Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value in Zambia
Zambia: Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value was 952 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value in Zambia, 1970–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
Zambia recorded 952 1000 USD for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 20.4% on the previous year and down 68.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value in Zambia peaked at 8,227 1000 USD in 1979 and was at its lowest, 180 1000 USD, in 1997.
That places Zambia 147th out of 242 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value in Zambia, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1,394 1000 USD | — |
| 1971 | 1,571 1000 USD | +12.7% |
| 1972 | 1,434 1000 USD | -8.7% |
| 1973 | 1,587 1000 USD | +10.7% |
| 1974 | 2,841 1000 USD | +79.0% |
| 1975 | 2,936 1000 USD | +3.3% |
| 1976 | 4,034 1000 USD | +37.4% |
| 1977 | 6,738 1000 USD | +67.0% |
| 1978 | 5,756 1000 USD | -14.6% |
| 1979 | 8,227 1000 USD | +42.9% |
| 1980 | 4,882 1000 USD | -40.7% |
| 1981 | 1,000 1000 USD | -79.5% |
| 1982 | 740 1000 USD | -26.0% |
| 1983 | 740 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 740 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 740 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 808 1000 USD | +9.2% |
| 1987 | 808 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 808 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 808 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 3,315 1000 USD | +310.3% |
| 1991 | 3,315 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 1,673 1000 USD | -49.5% |
| 1993 | 1,673 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 455 1000 USD | -72.8% |
| 1995 | 1,763 1000 USD | +287.5% |
| 1996 | 1,763 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 180 1000 USD | -89.8% |
| 1998 | 3,150 1000 USD | +1650.0% |
| 1999 | 3,759 1000 USD | +19.3% |
| 2000 | 467 1000 USD | -87.6% |
| 2001 | 575 1000 USD | +23.1% |
| 2002 | 575 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 575 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 1,312 1000 USD | +128.2% |
| 2005 | 1,312 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 1,312 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 1,312 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 3,778 1000 USD | +188.0% |
| 2009 | 1,944 1000 USD | -48.5% |
| 2010 | 2,078 1000 USD | +6.9% |
| 2011 | 2,519 1000 USD | +21.2% |
| 2012 | 458 1000 USD | -81.8% |
| 2013 | 1,100 1000 USD | +140.2% |
| 2014 | 3,006 1000 USD | +173.3% |
| 2015 | 590 1000 USD | -80.4% |
| 2016 | 790 1000 USD | +33.9% |
| 2017 | 406 1000 USD | -48.6% |
| 2018 | 1,058 1000 USD | +160.6% |
| 2019 | 841 1000 USD | -20.5% |
| 2020 | 763 1000 USD | -9.3% |
| 2021 | 558 1000 USD | -26.9% |
| 2022 | 644 1000 USD | +15.4% |
| 2023 | 791 1000 USD | +22.8% |
| 2024 | 952 1000 USD | +20.4% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 952 1000 USD is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1,065 1000 USD, 89% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 952 1000 USD is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 386 1000 USD, 2.5× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value in Zambia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | +1650.0% | 180 1000 USD | 3,150 1000 USD |
| 1990 | +310.3% | 808 1000 USD | 3,315 1000 USD |
| 1995 | +287.5% | 455 1000 USD | 1,763 1000 USD |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3,652 1000 USD | 1,394 1000 USD | 8,227 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,207 1000 USD | 740 1000 USD | 4,882 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,105 1000 USD | 180 1000 USD | 3,759 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,316 1000 USD | 467 1000 USD | 3,778 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,285 1000 USD | 406 1000 USD | 3,006 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 741.6 1000 USD | 558 1000 USD | 952 1000 USD | 5 |
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More environment data for Zambia
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -2.98 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -3.03 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.265 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.11 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.74 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate 3.49 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value in Zambia?
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value in Zambia was 952 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 8,227 1000 USD in 1979.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 180 1000 USD in 1997.
- How does Zambia rank for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value?
- Zambia ranks 147th out of 242 countries with data for 2024.
- Is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 68.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The database contains data on the production and trade in roundwood and in primary wood and paper products for all countries and territories in the world.The main types of primary forest products included in this database are roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, pulp, and paper and paperboard. These products are detailed further and defined in the Joint Forest Sector Questionnaire (JFSQ) (https://www.fao.org/statistics/data-collection/forestry/en). The database contains details of the following topics: - roundwood removals (production) by coniferous and non-coniferous wood and assortments, - production and trade in industrial roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, wood charcoal, pulp, paper and paperboard, and other products. More detailed information on wood products, including definitions, can be found at: https://www.fao.org/statistics/data-collection/forestry/en