How does Zambia rank for primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value?

Zambia ranks 130th out of 235 countries with data for 2024.

Is primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value rising or falling in Zambia?

Over the last ten years it is down 80.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Zambia data come from?

The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value in Zambia

Name: Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value in Zambia
Creator: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
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Zambia: Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value was 12,253 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

12,253 1000 USD

Change on year

up 8.2%

World rank

130th

of 235 countries

All-time high

136,801 1000 USD

in 2017

All-time low

0 1000 USD

in 1987

Years of data

1964–2024

Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value in Zambia, 1964–2024

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.

Analysis

In 2024, primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value in Zambia stood at 12,253 1000 USD.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.2% on the previous year and down 80.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value in Zambia peaked at 136,801 1000 USD in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0 1000 USD, in 1987.

That places Zambia 130th out of 235 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

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	999.17 1000 USD	837 1000 USD	1,255 1000 USD	6
1970s	364 1000 USD	31 1000 USD	699 1000 USD	4
1980s	0 1000 USD	0 1000 USD	0 1000 USD	1
1990s	789.38 1000 USD	284 1000 USD	1,276 1000 USD	8
2000s	3,360 1000 USD	570 1000 USD	9,664 1000 USD	10
2010s	53,774 1000 USD	12,013 1000 USD	136,801 1000 USD	10
2020s	20,644 1000 USD	11,323 1000 USD	41,093 1000 USD	5

Countries ranked near Zambia

127 Republic of Moldova 13,766 1000 USD compare
128 Nicaragua 12,555 1000 USD compare
129 Libya 12,348 1000 USD compare
131 Andorra 11,693 1000 USD compare
132 Guyana 10,814 1000 USD compare
133 Qatar 9,947 1000 USD compare

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More environment data for Zambia

Standard Deviation 0.265 °C (2025)
Temperature change 1.11 °C (2025)
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value 952 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity 292 t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Export value 128 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Export quantity 86 t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Import value 52,192 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity 51,634 t (2024)
Printing and writing papers — Import value 16,320 1000 USD (2024)
Printing and writing papers — Import quantity 14,215 t (2024)

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Frequently asked questions

What is primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value in Zambia?: Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value in Zambia was 12,253 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value recorded in Zambia?: The highest recorded value was 136,801 1000 USD in 2017.
What is the lowest primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value recorded in Zambia?: The lowest recorded value was 0 1000 USD in 1987.
How does Zambia rank for primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value?: Zambia ranks 130th out of 235 countries with data for 2024.
Is primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value rising or falling in Zambia?: Over the last ten years it is down 80.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Zambia data come from?: The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value
Unit: 1000 USD
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage: 268 places, 12,642 data points, 1961–2024
Last refreshed: 13 August 2026

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