Printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — Import value in Zambia
Zambia: Printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — Import value was 345 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — Import value in Zambia, 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, uncoated, mechanical — import value in Zambia is 345 1000 USD, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 48.3% on the previous year and down 81.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — import value in Zambia peaked at 2,448 1000 USD in 2004 and was at its lowest, 63 1000 USD, in 1999.
That places Zambia 140th out of 232 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.
Printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — Import value in Zambia, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 65 1000 USD | — |
| 1999 | 63 1000 USD | -3.1% |
| 2000 | 63 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 63 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 63 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 63 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 2,448 1000 USD | +3785.7% |
| 2005 | 2,448 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 2,448 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 2,448 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 237 1000 USD | -90.3% |
| 2009 | 250 1000 USD | +5.5% |
| 2010 | 283 1000 USD | +13.2% |
| 2011 | 330 1000 USD | +16.6% |
| 2012 | 334 1000 USD | +1.2% |
| 2013 | 1,029 1000 USD | +208.1% |
| 2014 | 1,834 1000 USD | +78.2% |
| 2015 | 1,876 1000 USD | +2.3% |
| 2016 | 1,733 1000 USD | -7.6% |
| 2017 | 1,790 1000 USD | +3.3% |
| 2018 | 1,790 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 1,410 1000 USD | -21.2% |
| 2020 | 1,423 1000 USD | +0.9% |
| 2021 | 1,501 1000 USD | +5.5% |
| 2022 | 1,140 1000 USD | -24.1% |
| 2023 | 667 1000 USD | -41.5% |
| 2024 | 345 1000 USD | -48.3% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 345 1000 USD is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 345 1000 USD, 1.0× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 345 1000 USD is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 164 1000 USD, 2.1× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — Import value in Zambia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | +3785.7% | 63 1000 USD | 2,448 1000 USD |
| 2013 | +208.1% | 334 1000 USD | 1,029 1000 USD |
| 2008 | -90.3% | 2,448 1000 USD | 237 1000 USD |
| 2014 | +78.2% | 1,029 1000 USD | 1,834 1000 USD |
| 2024 | -48.3% | 667 1000 USD | 345 1000 USD |
| 2023 | -41.5% | 1,140 1000 USD | 667 1000 USD |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 64 1000 USD | 63 1000 USD | 65 1000 USD | 2 |
| 2000s | 1,053 1000 USD | 63 1000 USD | 2,448 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,241 1000 USD | 283 1000 USD | 1,876 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,015 1000 USD | 345 1000 USD | 1,501 1000 USD | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 137 Netherlands Antilles (former) 388 1000 USD compare
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More environment data for Zambia
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -2.98 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -3.03 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.265 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.11 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.74 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate 3.49 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — import value in Zambia?
- Printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — import value in Zambia was 345 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 Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 2,448 1000 USD in 2004.
- What is the lowest printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — import value recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 63 1000 USD in 1999.
- How does Zambia rank for printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — import value?
- Zambia ranks 140th out of 232 countries with data for 2024.
- Is printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — import value rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 81.2%. 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 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