Paper and paperboard β€” Import quantity in Sao Tome and Principe

Sao Tome and Principe: Paper and paperboard β€” Import quantity was 255 t in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
255 t
Change on year
up 54.5%
World rank
215th
of 236 countries
All-time high
7,803 t
in 2008
All-time low
17 t
in 1996
Years of data
33
1992–2024

Paper and paperboard β€” Import quantity in Sao Tome and Principe, 1992–2024

02.0k4.0k6.0k8.0k1992200820241992: 132 t1993: 76 t1994: 45 t1995: 30 t1996: 17 t1997: 48 t1998: 48 t1999: 613 t2000: 613 t2001: 613 t2002: 247 t2003: 251 t2004: 408 t2005: 408 t2006: 133 t2007: 402 t2008: 7.8k t2009: 3.7k t2010: 146 t2011: 153 t2012: 162 t2013: 223 t2014: 191 t2015: 153 t2016: 136 t2017: 155 t2018: 202 t2019: 149 t2020: 123 t2021: 164 t2022: 169 t2023: 165 t2024: 255 t

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

Analysis

In 2024, paper and paperboard β€” import quantity in Sao Tome and Principe stood at 255 t.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 54.5% on the previous year and up 33.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, paper and paperboard β€” import quantity in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 7,803 t in 2008 and was at its lowest, 17 t, in 1996.

Sao Tome and Principe ranks 215th of 236 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 126.12 t 17 t 613 t 8
2000s 1,461 t 133 t 7,803 t 10
2010s 167 t 136 t 223 t 10
2020s 175.2 t 123 t 255 t 5

Countries ranked near Sao Tome and Principe

  1. 212 Anguilla 397 t compare
  2. 213 Northern Mariana Islands 389 t compare
  3. 214 Saint Kitts and Nevis 284 t compare
  4. 216 French Guiana 239 t compare
  5. 217 Tonga 233 t compare
  6. 218 Comoros 193 t compare

See the full ranking of 269 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is paper and paperboard β€” import quantity in Sao Tome and Principe?
Paper and paperboard β€” import quantity in Sao Tome and Principe was 255 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest paper and paperboard β€” import quantity recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
The highest recorded value was 7,803 t in 2008.
What is the lowest paper and paperboard β€” import quantity recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
The lowest recorded value was 17 t in 1996.
How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for paper and paperboard β€” import quantity?
Sao Tome and Principe ranks 215th out of 236 countries with data for 2024.
Is paper and paperboard β€” import quantity rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
Over the last ten years it is up 33.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Sao Tome and Principe data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Paper and paperboard β€” Import quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Paper and paperboard β€” 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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