Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value was 4,587 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value in Zimbabwe, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
The most recent figure for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value in Zimbabwe is 4,587 1000 USD, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 51.1% on the previous year and up 21.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value in Zimbabwe peaked at 59,693 1000 USD in 2022 and was at its lowest, 769 1000 USD, in 2015.
That places Zimbabwe 97th 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 Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 3,743 1000 USD | — |
| 1962 | 3,990 1000 USD | +6.6% |
| 1963 | 3,961 1000 USD | -0.7% |
| 1964 | 4,249 1000 USD | +7.3% |
| 1965 | 4,200 1000 USD | -1.2% |
| 1966 | 4,200 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 4,200 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 4,200 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 4,200 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 4,200 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 4,200 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 4,200 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 4,200 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 4,200 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 4,200 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 4,789 1000 USD | +14.0% |
| 1977 | 4,947 1000 USD | +3.3% |
| 1978 | 3,653 1000 USD | -26.2% |
| 1979 | 5,185 1000 USD | +41.9% |
| 1980 | 8,053 1000 USD | +55.3% |
| 1981 | 10,211 1000 USD | +26.8% |
| 1982 | 7,104 1000 USD | -30.4% |
| 1983 | 6,387 1000 USD | -10.1% |
| 1984 | 6,109 1000 USD | -4.4% |
| 1985 | 6,109 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 4,306 1000 USD | -29.5% |
| 1987 | 11,716 1000 USD | +172.1% |
| 1988 | 2,170 1000 USD | -81.5% |
| 1989 | 2,170 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 2,170 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 2,170 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 17,047 1000 USD | +685.6% |
| 1993 | 2,341 1000 USD | -86.3% |
| 1994 | 2,561 1000 USD | +9.4% |
| 1995 | 14,221 1000 USD | +455.3% |
| 1996 | 18,649 1000 USD | +31.1% |
| 1997 | 18,649 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 14,827 1000 USD | -20.5% |
| 1999 | 13,078 1000 USD | -11.8% |
| 2000 | 13,078 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 13,078 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 13,078 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 13,078 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 3,844 1000 USD | -70.6% |
| 2005 | 3,844 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 3,844 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 3,844 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 1,435 1000 USD | -62.7% |
| 2009 | 4,641 1000 USD | +223.4% |
| 2010 | 9,142 1000 USD | +97.0% |
| 2011 | 4,090 1000 USD | -55.3% |
| 2012 | 2,612 1000 USD | -36.1% |
| 2013 | 1,032 1000 USD | -60.5% |
| 2014 | 3,778 1000 USD | +266.1% |
| 2015 | 769 1000 USD | -79.6% |
| 2016 | 2,005 1000 USD | +160.7% |
| 2017 | 1,139 1000 USD | -43.2% |
| 2018 | 2,838 1000 USD | +149.2% |
| 2019 | 2,070 1000 USD | -27.1% |
| 2020 | 2,197 1000 USD | +6.1% |
| 2021 | 2,719 1000 USD | +23.8% |
| 2022 | 59,693 1000 USD | +2095.4% |
| 2023 | 9,379 1000 USD | -84.3% |
| 2024 | 4,587 1000 USD | -51.1% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 4,587 1000 USD is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1,065 1000 USD, 4.3× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 4,587 1000 USD is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 386 1000 USD, 11.9× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value in Zimbabwe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | +2095.4% | 2,719 1000 USD | 59,693 1000 USD |
| 1992 | +685.6% | 2,170 1000 USD | 17,047 1000 USD |
| 1995 | +455.3% | 2,561 1000 USD | 14,221 1000 USD |
| 2014 | +266.1% | 1,032 1000 USD | 3,778 1000 USD |
| 2009 | +223.4% | 1,435 1000 USD | 4,641 1000 USD |
| 1987 | +172.1% | 4,306 1000 USD | 11,716 1000 USD |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4,105 1000 USD | 3,743 1000 USD | 4,249 1000 USD | 9 |
| 1970s | 4,377 1000 USD | 3,653 1000 USD | 5,185 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1980s | 6,434 1000 USD | 2,170 1000 USD | 11,716 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 10,571 1000 USD | 2,170 1000 USD | 18,649 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 7,376 1000 USD | 1,435 1000 USD | 13,078 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,948 1000 USD | 769 1000 USD | 9,142 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 15,715 1000 USD | 2,197 1000 USD | 59,693 1000 USD | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
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- 99 Slovenia 4,441 1000 USD compare
- 100 United Republic of Tanzania 4,434 1000 USD compare
More environment data for Zimbabwe
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 2.93 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 3.29 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.311 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.06 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.19 % 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 1.53 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value in Zimbabwe?
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value in Zimbabwe was 4,587 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 Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 59,693 1000 USD in 2022.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 769 1000 USD in 2015.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value?
- Zimbabwe ranks 97th out of 242 countries with data for 2024.
- Is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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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About this data
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