Paper and paperboard — Export quantity in Middle Africa
Middle Africa: Paper and paperboard — Export quantity was 1,577 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Paper and paperboard — Export quantity in Middle Africa, 1965–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, paper and paperboard — export quantity in Middle Africa stood at 1,577 t.
That represents a change of up 8.2% on the previous year and down 83.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, paper and paperboard — export quantity in Middle Africa peaked at 12,348 t in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0 t, in 1987.
That places Middle Africa 29th out of 29 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Paper and paperboard — Export quantity in Middle Africa, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 600 t | — |
| 1966 | 800 t | +33.3% |
| 1967 | 1,300 t | +62.5% |
| 1968 | 1,000 t | -23.1% |
| 1969 | 1,900 t | +90.0% |
| 1970 | 1,200 t | -36.8% |
| 1971 | 900 t | -25.0% |
| 1972 | 1,000 t | +11.1% |
| 1973 | 1,800 t | +80.0% |
| 1974 | 1,800 t | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 0 t | -100.0% |
| 1992 | 8,164 t | — |
| 1993 | 432 t | -94.7% |
| 1994 | 432 t | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 16 t | -96.3% |
| 1996 | 16 t | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 1,049 t | +6456.2% |
| 1998 | 407 t | -61.2% |
| 1999 | 240 t | -41.0% |
| 2000 | 238 t | -0.8% |
| 2001 | 238 t | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 240 t | +0.8% |
| 2003 | 347 t | +44.6% |
| 2004 | 550 t | +58.5% |
| 2005 | 550 t | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 645 t | +17.3% |
| 2007 | 691 t | +7.1% |
| 2008 | 4,845 t | +601.2% |
| 2009 | 4,154 t | -14.3% |
| 2010 | 10,262 t | +147.0% |
| 2011 | 9,814 t | -4.4% |
| 2012 | 12,348 t | +25.8% |
| 2013 | 8,158 t | -33.9% |
| 2014 | 9,426 t | +15.5% |
| 2015 | 4,297 t | -54.4% |
| 2016 | 5,409 t | +25.9% |
| 2017 | 4,964 t | -8.2% |
| 2018 | 4,635 t | -6.6% |
| 2019 | 2,689 t | -42.0% |
| 2020 | 2,057 t | -23.5% |
| 2021 | 1,712 t | -16.8% |
| 2022 | 1,967 t | +14.9% |
| 2023 | 1,458 t | -25.9% |
| 2024 | 1,577 t | +8.2% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Paper and paperboard — Export quantity in Middle Africa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | +6456.2% | 16 t | 1,049 t |
| 2008 | +601.2% | 691 t | 4,845 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,120 t | 600 t | 1,900 t | 5 |
| 1970s | 1,340 t | 900 t | 1,800 t | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 t | 0 t | 0 t | 1 |
| 1990s | 1,344 t | 16 t | 8,164 t | 8 |
| 2000s | 1,250 t | 238 t | 4,845 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 7,200 t | 2,689 t | 12,348 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,754 t | 1,458 t | 2,057 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Middle Africa
- 27 China, Taiwan Province of 1.39 million t compare
- 28 Australia and New Zealand 1.17 million t compare
- 29 Türkiye 1.12 million t compare
- 29 Turkey 1.12 million t compare
- 31 Thailand 1.06 million t compare
- 32 Lao People's Democratic Republic 981,284 t compare
- 32 Laos 981,284 t compare
More environment data for Middle Africa
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -9.38 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -9.88 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.198 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.13 °C (2025)
- Industrial roundwood — Import quantity 3,754 m3 (2024)
- Wood fuel, coniferous — Production 0 m3 (2024)
- Wood fuel, non-coniferous — Production 122.87 million m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Production 16.92 million m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Export value 354,880 1000 USD (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is paper and paperboard — export quantity in Middle Africa?
- Paper and paperboard — export quantity in Middle Africa was 1,577 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest paper and paperboard — export quantity recorded in Middle Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 12,348 t in 2012.
- What is the lowest paper and paperboard — export quantity recorded in Middle Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 t in 1987.
- How does Middle Africa rank for paper and paperboard — export quantity?
- Middle Africa ranks 29th out of 29 groups with data for 2024.
- Is paper and paperboard — export quantity rising or falling in Middle Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 83.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Middle Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Paper and paperboard — Export quantity. 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