Paper and paperboard — Import value, annual growth rate in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka: Paper and paperboard — Import value, annual growth rate was 2.74 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
2.74 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 127.5%
World rank
94th
of 220 countries
All-time high
169.29 % change on previous year
in 1994
All-time low
-56.69 % change on previous year
in 1976
Years of data
63
1962–2024

Paper and paperboard — Import value, annual growth rate in Sri Lanka, 1962–2024

-50050100150196219932024

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for paper and paperboard — import value, annual growth rate in Sri Lanka is 2.74 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 127.5% on the previous year and down 89.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, paper and paperboard — import value, annual growth rate in Sri Lanka peaked at 169.29 % change on previous year in 1994 and was at its lowest, -56.69 % change on previous year, in 1976.

Sri Lanka ranks 94th of 220 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.

Paper and paperboard — Import value, annual growth rate in Sri Lanka, year by year

Annual values for Paper and paperboard — Import value, annual growth rate in Sri Lanka, 1962 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1962 1.03 % change on previous year
1963 -16.42 % change on previous year -1695.3%
1964 31.59 % change on previous year -292.4%
1965 -20.69 % change on previous year -165.5%
1966 78.47 % change on previous year -479.4%
1967 -15.46 % change on previous year -119.7%
1968 -31.3 % change on previous year +102.4%
1969 25.42 % change on previous year -181.2%
1970 32.6 % change on previous year +28.3%
1971 1.1 % change on previous year -96.6%
1972 -14.52 % change on previous year -1425.7%
1973 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1974 37.57 % change on previous year
1975 -9.69 % change on previous year -125.8%
1976 -56.69 % change on previous year +485.3%
1977 55.81 % change on previous year -198.5%
1978 46.96 % change on previous year -15.9%
1979 44.04 % change on previous year -6.2%
1980 71.35 % change on previous year +62.0%
1981 25.1 % change on previous year -64.8%
1982 0.4773 % change on previous year -98.1%
1983 -18.53 % change on previous year -3982.9%
1984 -30.88 % change on previous year +66.6%
1985 27.33 % change on previous year -188.5%
1986 -24.75 % change on previous year -190.6%
1987 125.92 % change on previous year -608.8%
1988 62.78 % change on previous year -50.1%
1989 -13.64 % change on previous year -121.7%
1990 23.61 % change on previous year -273.1%
1991 -3.89 % change on previous year -116.5%
1992 8.28 % change on previous year -313.1%
1993 -56.29 % change on previous year -779.6%
1994 169.29 % change on previous year -400.8%
1995 -14.27 % change on previous year -108.4%
1996 3.06 % change on previous year -121.5%
1997 -16.14 % change on previous year -626.6%
1998 9.89 % change on previous year -161.3%
1999 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
2000 0 % change on previous year
2001 95.18 % change on previous year
2002 -23.29 % change on previous year -124.5%
2003 35.28 % change on previous year -251.5%
2004 39.03 % change on previous year +10.6%
2005 0.2229 % change on previous year -99.4%
2006 -44.47 % change on previous year -20054.7%
2007 74.02 % change on previous year -266.4%
2008 56.65 % change on previous year -23.5%
2009 -17.44 % change on previous year -130.8%
2010 50.12 % change on previous year -387.4%
2011 22.04 % change on previous year -56.0%
2012 -22 % change on previous year -199.8%
2013 7.48 % change on previous year -134.0%
2014 26.65 % change on previous year +256.1%
2015 -10.16 % change on previous year -138.1%
2016 2.67 % change on previous year -126.3%
2017 -2.32 % change on previous year -186.8%
2018 -3.06 % change on previous year +32.1%
2019 -3.16 % change on previous year +3.2%
2020 -16.84 % change on previous year +432.6%
2021 32.56 % change on previous year -293.3%
2022 -5.43 % change on previous year -116.7%
2023 -9.95 % change on previous year +83.3%
2024 2.74 % change on previous year -127.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 6.58 % change on previous year -31.3 % change on previous year 78.47 % change on previous year 8
1970s 13.72 % change on previous year -56.69 % change on previous year 55.81 % change on previous year 10
1980s 22.52 % change on previous year -30.88 % change on previous year 125.92 % change on previous year 10
1990s 12.36 % change on previous year -56.29 % change on previous year 169.29 % change on previous year 10
2000s 21.52 % change on previous year -44.47 % change on previous year 95.18 % change on previous year 10
2010s 6.83 % change on previous year -22 % change on previous year 50.12 % change on previous year 10
2020s 0.6153 % change on previous year -16.84 % change on previous year 32.56 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Sri Lanka

  1. 91 Albania 3.59 % change on previous year compare
  2. 92 Portugal 3.35 % change on previous year compare
  3. 93 South Africa 3.25 % change on previous year compare
  4. 95 Vanuatu 2.39 % change on previous year compare
  5. 96 Israel 2.35 % change on previous year compare
  6. 97 Slovenia 2.33 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is paper and paperboard — import value, annual growth rate in Sri Lanka?
Paper and paperboard — import value, annual growth rate in Sri Lanka was 2.74 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest paper and paperboard — import value, annual growth rate recorded in Sri Lanka?
The highest recorded value was 169.29 % change on previous year in 1994.
What is the lowest paper and paperboard — import value, annual growth rate recorded in Sri Lanka?
The lowest recorded value was -56.69 % change on previous year in 1976.
How does Sri Lanka rank for paper and paperboard — import value, annual growth rate?
Sri Lanka ranks 94th out of 220 countries with data for 2024.
Is paper and paperboard — import value, annual growth rate rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
Over the last ten years it is down 89.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Sri Lanka data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Paper and paperboard — Import value, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Paper and paperboard — Import value. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Paper and paperboard — Import value, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
269 places, 13,368 data points, 1962–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Paper and paperboard — Import value. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.