Paper and paperboard — Import quantity in Uganda

Uganda: Paper and paperboard — Import quantity was 150,380 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
150,380 t
Change on year
up 47.5%
World rank
87th
of 236 countries
All-time high
150,380 t
in 2024
All-time low
600 t
in 1982
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Paper and paperboard — Import quantity in Uganda, 1961–2024

050.0k100.0k150.0k196119922024

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

Analysis

In 2024, paper and paperboard — import quantity in Uganda stood at 150,380 t. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 47.5% on the previous year and up 71.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, paper and paperboard — import quantity in Uganda peaked at 150,380 t in 2024 and was at its lowest, 600 t, in 1982.

That places Uganda 87th out of 236 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 4,989 t 1,700 t 11,900 t 9
1970s 5,540 t 2,900 t 12,900 t 10
1980s 2,022 t 600 t 5,168 t 10
1990s 5,214 t 1,090 t 23,401 t 10
2000s 41,154 t 19,965 t 67,412 t 10
2010s 102,617 t 71,909 t 144,409 t 10
2020s 102,072 t 47,773 t 150,380 t 5

Countries ranked near Uganda

  1. 84 United Republic of Tanzania 156,466 t compare
  2. 85 Lebanon 153,320 t compare
  3. 86 Luxembourg 152,390 t compare
  4. 88 Latvia 142,351 t compare
  5. 89 Paraguay 135,948 t compare
  6. 90 Kuwait 126,663 t compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is paper and paperboard — import quantity in Uganda?
Paper and paperboard — import quantity in Uganda was 150,380 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest paper and paperboard — import quantity recorded in Uganda?
The highest recorded value was 150,380 t in 2024.
What is the lowest paper and paperboard — import quantity recorded in Uganda?
The lowest recorded value was 600 t in 1982.
How does Uganda rank for paper and paperboard — import quantity?
Uganda ranks 87th out of 236 countries with data for 2024.
Is paper and paperboard — import quantity rising or falling in Uganda?
Over the last ten years it is up 71.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Uganda 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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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