Printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — Import value in Africa
Africa: Printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — Import value was 113,677 1000 USD in 2024. ▲ Rising
Printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — Import value in Africa, 1998–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
Africa recorded 113,677 1000 USD for printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — import value in 2024.
That represents a change of up 10.2% on the previous year and down 22.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — import value in Africa peaked at 215,501 1000 USD in 2018 and was at its lowest, 40,190 1000 USD, in 2000.
That places Africa 14th out of 29 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 27 years of available data.
Printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — Import value in Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 55,778 1000 USD | — |
| 1999 | 54,233 1000 USD | -2.8% |
| 2000 | 40,190 1000 USD | -25.9% |
| 2001 | 43,513 1000 USD | +8.3% |
| 2002 | 59,427 1000 USD | +36.6% |
| 2003 | 74,768 1000 USD | +25.8% |
| 2004 | 97,066 1000 USD | +29.8% |
| 2005 | 97,362 1000 USD | +0.3% |
| 2006 | 133,245 1000 USD | +36.9% |
| 2007 | 152,736 1000 USD | +14.6% |
| 2008 | 143,841 1000 USD | -5.8% |
| 2009 | 115,359 1000 USD | -19.8% |
| 2010 | 121,850 1000 USD | +5.6% |
| 2011 | 128,051 1000 USD | +5.1% |
| 2012 | 151,431 1000 USD | +18.3% |
| 2013 | 146,707 1000 USD | -3.1% |
| 2014 | 145,838 1000 USD | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 146,250 1000 USD | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 119,196 1000 USD | -18.5% |
| 2017 | 132,775 1000 USD | +11.4% |
| 2018 | 215,501 1000 USD | +62.3% |
| 2019 | 131,584 1000 USD | -38.9% |
| 2020 | 72,253 1000 USD | -45.1% |
| 2021 | 104,126 1000 USD | +44.1% |
| 2022 | 135,107 1000 USD | +29.8% |
| 2023 | 103,119 1000 USD | -23.7% |
| 2024 | 113,677 1000 USD | +10.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 55,006 1000 USD | 54,233 1000 USD | 55,778 1000 USD | 2 |
| 2000s | 95,751 1000 USD | 40,190 1000 USD | 152,736 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 143,918 1000 USD | 119,196 1000 USD | 215,501 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 105,656 1000 USD | 72,253 1000 USD | 135,107 1000 USD | 5 |
Countries ranked near Africa
More environment data for Africa
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -7.93 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -7.12 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Temperature change 1.32 °C (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.213 °C (2025)
- Other industrial roundwood, non-coniferous (production) — Production 26.92 million m3 (2024)
- Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Import value 11.21 million 1000 USD (2024)
- Industrial roundwood, non-coniferous — Production 66.41 million m3 (2024)
- Sawlogs and veneer logs — Production 39.12 million m3 (2024)
- Sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — Production 9.31 million m3 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — import value in Africa?
- Printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — import value in Africa was 113,677 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — import value recorded in Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 215,501 1000 USD in 2018.
- What is the lowest printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — import value recorded in Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 40,190 1000 USD in 2000.
- How does Africa rank for printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — import value?
- Africa ranks 14th out of 29 groups with data for 2024.
- Is printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — import value rising or falling in Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.1%. 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, uncoated, mechanical — 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