Paper and paperboard — Import value in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)
Least Developed Countries (LDCs): Paper and paperboard — Import value was 2.10 million 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Paper and paperboard — Import value in Least Developed Countries (LDCs), 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
In 2024, paper and paperboard — import value in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) stood at 2.10 million 1000 USD.
That represents a change of down 8.2% on the previous year and up 23.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, paper and paperboard — import value in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) peaked at 2.32 million 1000 USD in 2022 and was at its lowest, 17,240 1000 USD, in 1961.
Least Developed Countries (LDCs) ranks 20th of 29 groups 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 in Least Developed Countries (LDCs), year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 17,240 1000 USD | — |
| 1962 | 18,205 1000 USD | +5.6% |
| 1963 | 20,419 1000 USD | +12.2% |
| 1964 | 30,498 1000 USD | +49.4% |
| 1965 | 34,829 1000 USD | +14.2% |
| 1966 | 35,778 1000 USD | +2.7% |
| 1967 | 33,767 1000 USD | -5.6% |
| 1968 | 40,826 1000 USD | +20.9% |
| 1969 | 41,938 1000 USD | +2.7% |
| 1970 | 43,133 1000 USD | +2.8% |
| 1971 | 52,226 1000 USD | +21.1% |
| 1972 | 53,633 1000 USD | +2.7% |
| 1973 | 64,004 1000 USD | +19.3% |
| 1974 | 85,777 1000 USD | +34.0% |
| 1975 | 94,699 1000 USD | +10.4% |
| 1976 | 87,664 1000 USD | -7.4% |
| 1977 | 95,538 1000 USD | +9.0% |
| 1978 | 94,342 1000 USD | -1.3% |
| 1979 | 105,202 1000 USD | +11.5% |
| 1980 | 132,393 1000 USD | +25.8% |
| 1981 | 148,759 1000 USD | +12.4% |
| 1982 | 132,280 1000 USD | -11.1% |
| 1983 | 128,199 1000 USD | -3.1% |
| 1984 | 121,306 1000 USD | -5.4% |
| 1985 | 133,561 1000 USD | +10.1% |
| 1986 | 136,245 1000 USD | +2.0% |
| 1987 | 173,569 1000 USD | +27.4% |
| 1988 | 181,416 1000 USD | +4.5% |
| 1989 | 129,220 1000 USD | -28.8% |
| 1990 | 143,841 1000 USD | +11.3% |
| 1991 | 143,054 1000 USD | -0.5% |
| 1992 | 110,591 1000 USD | -22.7% |
| 1993 | 132,609 1000 USD | +19.9% |
| 1994 | 141,497 1000 USD | +6.7% |
| 1995 | 160,579 1000 USD | +13.5% |
| 1996 | 174,050 1000 USD | +8.4% |
| 1997 | 211,583 1000 USD | +21.6% |
| 1998 | 265,892 1000 USD | +25.7% |
| 1999 | 289,238 1000 USD | +8.8% |
| 2000 | 260,913 1000 USD | -9.8% |
| 2001 | 334,526 1000 USD | +28.2% |
| 2002 | 274,537 1000 USD | -17.9% |
| 2003 | 454,189 1000 USD | +65.4% |
| 2004 | 559,311 1000 USD | +23.1% |
| 2005 | 567,262 1000 USD | +1.4% |
| 2006 | 524,012 1000 USD | -7.6% |
| 2007 | 699,848 1000 USD | +33.6% |
| 2008 | 822,543 1000 USD | +17.5% |
| 2009 | 893,687 1000 USD | +8.6% |
| 2010 | 1.11 million 1000 USD | +23.9% |
| 2011 | 1.26 million 1000 USD | +13.9% |
| 2012 | 1.17 million 1000 USD | -7.2% |
| 2013 | 1.29 million 1000 USD | +10.5% |
| 2014 | 1.70 million 1000 USD | +31.4% |
| 2015 | 1.40 million 1000 USD | -17.5% |
| 2016 | 1.62 million 1000 USD | +15.3% |
| 2017 | 1.74 million 1000 USD | +7.8% |
| 2018 | 1.87 million 1000 USD | +7.1% |
| 2019 | 2.11 million 1000 USD | +12.8% |
| 2020 | 1.88 million 1000 USD | -11.0% |
| 2021 | 2.07 million 1000 USD | +10.6% |
| 2022 | 2.32 million 1000 USD | +11.8% |
| 2023 | 2.29 million 1000 USD | -1.2% |
| 2024 | 2.10 million 1000 USD | -8.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 30,389 1000 USD | 17,240 1000 USD | 41,938 1000 USD | 9 |
| 1970s | 77,622 1000 USD | 43,133 1000 USD | 105,202 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1980s | 141,695 1000 USD | 121,306 1000 USD | 181,416 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 177,293 1000 USD | 110,591 1000 USD | 289,238 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 539,083 1000 USD | 260,913 1000 USD | 893,687 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.53 million 1000 USD | 1.11 million 1000 USD | 2.11 million 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.13 million 1000 USD | 1.88 million 1000 USD | 2.32 million 1000 USD | 5 |
Countries ranked near Least Developed Countries (LDCs)
- 17 Türkiye 2.29 million 1000 USD compare
- 17 Turkey 2.29 million 1000 USD compare
- 19 Viet Nam 1.83 million 1000 USD compare
- 19 Vietnam 1.83 million 1000 USD compare
- 21 Republic of Korea 1.42 million 1000 USD compare
- 22 Czechia 1.31 million 1000 USD compare
- 23 Australia and New Zealand 1.31 million 1000 USD compare
More environment data for Least Developed Countries (LDCs)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.229 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.29 °C (2025)
- Agriculture — Area 836,181 1000 ha (2024)
- Nutrient potash K2O (total) — Use per capita 0.82 kg/cap (2024)
- Nutrient potash K2O (total) — Use per value of agricultural production 3.21 g/Int$ (2024)
- Country area — Area 2.08 million 1000 ha (2024)
- Land area — Area 2.04 million 1000 ha (2024)
- Cropland — Share in Land area 11 % (2024)
- Cropland — Share in Agricultural land 26.79 % (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is paper and paperboard — import value in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
- Paper and paperboard — import value in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) was 2.10 million 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest paper and paperboard — import value recorded in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
- The highest recorded value was 2.32 million 1000 USD in 2022.
- What is the lowest paper and paperboard — import value recorded in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
- The lowest recorded value was 17,240 1000 USD in 1961.
- How does Least Developed Countries (LDCs) rank for paper and paperboard — import value?
- Least Developed Countries (LDCs) ranks 20th out of 29 groups with data for 2024.
- Is paper and paperboard — import value rising or falling in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Least Developed Countries (LDCs) data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Paper and paperboard — Import value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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