Paper and paperboard — Export quantity in Northern Africa
Northern Africa: Paper and paperboard — Export quantity was 354,553 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Paper and paperboard — Export quantity in Northern Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Northern Africa recorded 354,553 t for paper and paperboard — export quantity in 2024.
That represents a change of up 1.9% on the previous year and up 201.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, paper and paperboard — export quantity in Northern Africa peaked at 402,818 t in 2022 and was at its lowest, 50 t, in 1978.
That places Northern Africa 25th out of 33 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 24,700 t | 15,700 t | 33,900 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 8,035 t | 50 t | 18,500 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 505 t | 50 t | 600 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 12,446 t | 600 t | 24,545 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 89,886 t | 37,287 t | 119,535 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 132,673 t | 57,280 t | 201,822 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 327,928 t | 206,053 t | 402,818 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Northern Africa
- 22 India 1.64 million t compare
- 23 Viet Nam 1.62 million t compare
- 24 China, Taiwan Province of 1.39 million t compare
- 25 Australia and New Zealand 1.17 million t compare
- 26 Türkiye 1.12 million t compare
- 27 Thailand 1.06 million t compare
- 28 Lao People's Democratic Republic 981,284 t compare
More environment data for Northern Africa
- Standard Deviation 0.281 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.61 °C (2025)
- Total fibre furnish — Production 864,000 t (2024)
- Recovered paper — Production 701,000 t (2024)
- Agricultural land — Share in Land area 27.72 % (2024)
- Nutrient potash K2O (total) — Use per area of cropland 4.57 kg/ha (2024)
- Nutrient potash K2O (total) — Use per capita 0.84 kg/cap (2024)
- Nutrient potash K2O (total) — Use per value of agricultural production 2.41 g/Int$ (2024)
- Country area — Area 789,689 1000 ha (2024)
- Land area — Area 787,239 1000 ha (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is paper and paperboard — export quantity in Northern Africa?
- Paper and paperboard — export quantity in Northern Africa was 354,553 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest paper and paperboard — export quantity recorded in Northern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 402,818 t in 2022.
- What is the lowest paper and paperboard — export quantity recorded in Northern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 50 t in 1978.
- How does Northern Africa rank for paper and paperboard — export quantity?
- Northern Africa ranks 25th out of 33 groups with data for 2024.
- Is paper and paperboard — export quantity rising or falling in Northern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 201.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Northern 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