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

Egypt ranks 28th out of 236 countries with data for 2024.

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

Over the last ten years it is down 17.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Egypt 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) — Import value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Import value in Egypt

Name: Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Import value in Egypt
Creator: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)

Egypt: Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Import value was 2.52 million 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

2.52 million 1000 USD

Change on year

up 14.7%

World rank

28th

of 236 countries

All-time high

3.05 million 1000 USD

in 2014

All-time low

30,129 1000 USD

in 1968

Years of data

1961–2024

Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Import value in Egypt, 1961–2024

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for primary wood and paper products (export/import) — import value in Egypt is 2.52 million 1000 USD, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 14.7% on the previous year and down 17.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, primary wood and paper products (export/import) — import value in Egypt peaked at 3.05 million 1000 USD in 2014 and was at its lowest, 30,129 1000 USD, in 1968.

That places Egypt 28th out of 236 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

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	47,642 1000 USD	30,129 1000 USD	68,758 1000 USD	9
1970s	181,899 1000 USD	50,669 1000 USD	403,857 1000 USD	10
1980s	803,517 1000 USD	404,703 1000 USD	1.79 million 1000 USD	10
1990s	1.06 million 1000 USD	745,567 1000 USD	2.44 million 1000 USD	10
2000s	1.22 million 1000 USD	554,970 1000 USD	2.01 million 1000 USD	10
2010s	2.52 million 1000 USD	2.24 million 1000 USD	3.05 million 1000 USD	10
2020s	2.52 million 1000 USD	2.20 million 1000 USD	2.83 million 1000 USD	5

Countries ranked near Egypt

25 China, Taiwan Province of 2.71 million 1000 USD compare
26 Australia and New Zealand 2.61 million 1000 USD compare
27 Saudi Arabia 2.58 million 1000 USD compare
29 Denmark 2.37 million 1000 USD compare
30 Czechia 2.34 million 1000 USD compare
31 Australia 2.01 million 1000 USD compare

See the full ranking of 269 places →

More environment data for Egypt

Standard Deviation 0.361 °C (2025)
Temperature change 1.4 °C (2025)
Recovered paper — Production 380,000 t (2024)
Total fibre furnish — Production 541,000 t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value 32,107 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity 9,567 t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Export value 207,061 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Export quantity 215,831 t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Import value 612,857 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity 564,538 t (2024)

All data for Egypt →

Frequently asked questions

What is primary wood and paper products (export/import) — import value in Egypt?: Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — import value in Egypt was 2.52 million 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) — import value recorded in Egypt?: The highest recorded value was 3.05 million 1000 USD in 2014.
What is the lowest primary wood and paper products (export/import) — import value recorded in Egypt?: The lowest recorded value was 30,129 1000 USD in 1968.
How does Egypt rank for primary wood and paper products (export/import) — import value?: Egypt ranks 28th out of 236 countries with data for 2024.
Is primary wood and paper products (export/import) — import value rising or falling in Egypt?: Over the last ten years it is down 17.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Egypt 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) — Import value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Import value
Unit: 1000 USD
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage: 269 places, 14,098 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