Printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — Import quantity in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)

Least Developed Countries (LDCs): Printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — Import quantity was 24,615 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
24,615 t
Change on year
down 40.7%
Rank
24th
of 29 groups
All-time high
134,016 t
in 2017
All-time low
9,829 t
in 2001
Years of data
27
1998–2024

Printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — Import quantity in Least Developed Countries (LDCs), 1998–2024

025.0k50.0k75.0k100.0k125.0k1998201120241998: 12.6k t1999: 14.0k t2000: 12.5k t2001: 9.8k t2002: 10.6k t2003: 22.9k t2004: 44.3k t2005: 43.9k t2006: 28.7k t2007: 28.9k t2008: 51.8k t2009: 37.1k t2010: 51.4k t2011: 48.6k t2012: 64.1k t2013: 71.9k t2014: 108.7k t2015: 115.8k t2016: 107.7k t2017: 134.0k t2018: 109.6k t2019: 86.0k t2020: 46.0k t2021: 44.7k t2022: 32.8k t2023: 41.5k t2024: 24.6k t

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — import quantity in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) is 24,615 t, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of down 40.7% on the previous year and down 77.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — import quantity in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) peaked at 134,016 t in 2017 and was at its lowest, 9,829 t, in 2001.

That places Least Developed Countries (LDCs) 24th out of 29 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — Import quantity in Least Developed Countries (LDCs), year by year

Annual values for Printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — Import quantity in Least Developed Countries (LDCs), 1998 to 2024.
Year t Change
1998 12,649 t —
1999 14,001 t +10.7%
2000 12,482 t -10.8%
2001 9,829 t -21.3%
2002 10,637 t +8.2%
2003 22,935 t +115.6%
2004 44,279 t +93.1%
2005 43,900 t -0.9%
2006 28,681 t -34.7%
2007 28,869 t +0.7%
2008 51,772 t +79.3%
2009 37,092 t -28.4%
2010 51,400 t +38.6%
2011 48,560 t -5.5%
2012 64,069 t +31.9%
2013 71,883 t +12.2%
2014 108,681 t +51.2%
2015 115,829 t +6.6%
2016 107,725 t -7.0%
2017 134,016 t +24.4%
2018 109,614 t -18.2%
2019 85,985 t -21.6%
2020 45,961 t -46.5%
2021 44,720 t -2.7%
2022 32,805 t -26.6%
2023 41,517 t +26.6%
2024 24,615 t -40.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 13,325 t 12,649 t 14,001 t 2
2000s 29,048 t 9,829 t 51,772 t 10
2010s 89,776 t 48,560 t 134,016 t 10
2020s 37,924 t 24,615 t 45,961 t 5

Countries ranked near Least Developed Countries (LDCs)

  1. 21 South Africa 46,961 t compare
  2. 22 Canada 45,070 t compare
  3. 23 United Arab Emirates 41,599 t compare
  4. 24 Slovenia 39,535 t compare
  5. 25 Slovakia 37,996 t compare
  6. 26 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 34,638 t compare
  7. 27 Viet Nam 34,139 t compare
  8. 27 Vietnam 34,139 t compare

See the full ranking of 261 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — import quantity in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
Printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — import quantity in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) was 24,615 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — import quantity recorded in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
The highest recorded value was 134,016 t in 2017.
What is the lowest printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — import quantity recorded in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
The lowest recorded value was 9,829 t in 2001.
How does Least Developed Countries (LDCs) rank for printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — import quantity?
Least Developed Countries (LDCs) ranks 24th out of 29 groups with data for 2024.
Is printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — import quantity rising or falling in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
Over the last ten years it is down 77.4%. 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 Printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — Import quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — Import quantity
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
261 places, 6,231 data points, 1998–2024
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