How does Africa rank for printing and writing papers, coated — import value?

Africa ranks 16th out of 31 groups with data for 2024.

Is printing and writing papers, coated — import value rising or falling in Africa?

Over the last ten years it is up 3.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Africa data come from?

The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Printing and writing papers, coated — Import value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Printing and writing papers, coated — Import value in Africa

Name: Printing and writing papers, coated — Import value in Africa
Creator: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)

Africa: Printing and writing papers, coated — Import value was 620,282 1000 USD in 2024. ▲ Rising

Latest (2024)

620,282 1000 USD

Change on year

up 15.2%

Rank

16th

of 31 groups

All-time high

769,609 1000 USD

in 2022

All-time low

199,331 1000 USD

in 2002

Years of data

1998–2024

Printing and writing papers, coated — Import value in Africa, 1998–2024

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for printing and writing papers, coated — import value in Africa is 620,282 1000 USD, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 15.2% on the previous year and up 3.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, printing and writing papers, coated — import value in Africa peaked at 769,609 1000 USD in 2022 and was at its lowest, 199,331 1000 USD, in 2002.

Africa ranks 16th of 31 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 27 years of available data.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1990s	254,060 1000 USD	253,670 1000 USD	254,449 1000 USD	2
2000s	360,715 1000 USD	199,331 1000 USD	542,745 1000 USD	10
2010s	562,784 1000 USD	500,197 1000 USD	612,315 1000 USD	10
2020s	601,988 1000 USD	496,010 1000 USD	769,609 1000 USD	5

Countries ranked near Africa

13 China, mainland 282,202 1000 USD compare
14 United Arab Emirates 230,059 1000 USD compare
15 Malaysia 215,655 1000 USD compare
16 Viet Nam 205,533 1000 USD compare
17 Türkiye 205,366 1000 USD compare
18 Australia and New Zealand 203,952 1000 USD compare
19 China, Taiwan Province of 193,756 1000 USD compare

See the full ranking of 251 places →

More environment data for Africa

Temperature change 1.32 °C (2025)
Standard Deviation 0.213 °C (2025)
Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value 5.54 million 1000 USD (2024)
Roundwood, coniferous — Production 32.26 million m3 (2024)
Roundwood — Export value 714,851 1000 USD (2024)
Roundwood — Export quantity 3.78 million m3 (2024)
Roundwood — Import value 182,147 1000 USD (2024)
Roundwood — Import quantity 2.09 million m3 (2024)
Roundwood — Production 820.65 million m3 (2024)
Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Annual growth US$ -1.32 % (2024)

All data for Africa →

Frequently asked questions

What is printing and writing papers, coated — import value in Africa?: Printing and writing papers, coated — import value in Africa was 620,282 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest printing and writing papers, coated — import value recorded in Africa?: The highest recorded value was 769,609 1000 USD in 2022.
What is the lowest printing and writing papers, coated — import value recorded in Africa?: The lowest recorded value was 199,331 1000 USD in 2002.
How does Africa rank for printing and writing papers, coated — import value?: Africa ranks 16th out of 31 groups with data for 2024.
Is printing and writing papers, coated — import value rising or falling in Africa?: Over the last ten years it is up 3.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Africa data come from?: The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Printing and writing papers, coated — Import value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Printing and writing papers, coated — Import value
Unit: 1000 USD
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage: 251 places, 6,040 data points, 1998–2024
Last refreshed: 13 August 2026

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