Paper and paperboard — Import quantity in Rwanda

Rwanda: Paper and paperboard — Import quantity was 18,967 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
18,967 t
Change on year
up 54.1%
World rank
143rd
of 236 countries
All-time high
42,090 t
in 2022
All-time low
700 t
in 1981
Years of data
44
1981–2024

Paper and paperboard — Import quantity in Rwanda, 1981–2024

010.0k20.0k30.0k40.0k1981200220241981: 700 t1982: 1.0k t1983: 800 t1984: 1.5k t1985: 1.1k t1986: 1.2k t1987: 2.3k t1988: 2.5k t1989: 4.7k t1990: 4.2k t1991: 5.2k t1992: 1.9k t1993: 831 t1994: 1.0k t1995: 1.4k t1996: 1.0k t1997: 2.0k t1998: 2.1k t1999: 1.3k t2000: 995 t2001: 995 t2002: 995 t2003: 995 t2004: 3.7k t2005: 3.7k t2006: 3.7k t2007: 3.7k t2008: 4.2k t2009: 4.2k t2010: 2.7k t2011: 6.3k t2012: 4.1k t2013: 4.5k t2014: 8.2k t2015: 10.2k t2016: 11.3k t2017: 9.7k t2018: 10.9k t2019: 22.2k t2020: 26.3k t2021: 24.0k t2022: 42.1k t2023: 12.3k t2024: 19.0k t

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.

Analysis

In 2024, paper and paperboard — import quantity in Rwanda stood at 18,967 t.

That represents a change of up 54.1% on the previous year and up 132.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, paper and paperboard — import quantity in Rwanda peaked at 42,090 t in 2022 and was at its lowest, 700 t, in 1981.

Rwanda ranks 143rd of 236 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 1,749 t 700 t 4,700 t 9
1990s 2,092 t 831 t 5,200 t 10
2000s 2,730 t 995 t 4,245 t 10
2010s 9,009 t 2,711 t 22,200 t 10
2020s 24,729 t 12,306 t 42,090 t 5

Countries ranked near Rwanda

  1. 140 Malta 22,333 t compare
  2. 141 Botswana 21,471 t compare
  3. 142 Eswatini 21,243 t compare
  4. 144 Afghanistan 17,321 t compare
  5. 145 Turkmenistan 14,447 t compare
  6. 146 Togo 13,849 t compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is paper and paperboard — import quantity in Rwanda?
Paper and paperboard — import quantity in Rwanda was 18,967 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest paper and paperboard — import quantity recorded in Rwanda?
The highest recorded value was 42,090 t in 2022.
What is the lowest paper and paperboard — import quantity recorded in Rwanda?
The lowest recorded value was 700 t in 1981.
How does Rwanda rank for paper and paperboard — import quantity?
Rwanda ranks 143rd out of 236 countries with data for 2024.
Is paper and paperboard — import quantity rising or falling in Rwanda?
Over the last ten years it is up 132.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Rwanda data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Paper and paperboard — Import quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Paper and paperboard — Import quantity
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
269 places, 13,716 data points, 1961–2024
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