Printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — Export quantity in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — Export quantity was 20 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — Export quantity in Sierra Leone, 1998–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — export quantity in Sierra Leone stood at 20 t.
That represents a change of down 4.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — export quantity in Sierra Leone peaked at 250 t in 2017 and was at its lowest, 3 t, in 2007.
Sierra Leone ranks 126th of 206 countries on this measure, 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, woodfree — Export quantity in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 100 t | — |
| 1999 | 44 t | -56.0% |
| 2000 | 44 t | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 44 t | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 11 t | -75.0% |
| 2003 | 24 t | +118.2% |
| 2004 | 141 t | +487.5% |
| 2005 | 141 t | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 141 t | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 3 t | -97.9% |
| 2008 | 32 t | +966.7% |
| 2009 | 185 t | +478.1% |
| 2010 | 230 t | +24.3% |
| 2011 | 230 t | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 20 t | -91.3% |
| 2013 | 57 t | +185.0% |
| 2014 | 21 t | -63.2% |
| 2015 | 21 t | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 222 t | +957.1% |
| 2017 | 250 t | +12.6% |
| 2018 | 22 t | -91.2% |
| 2019 | 69 t | +213.6% |
| 2020 | 33 t | -52.2% |
| 2021 | 4 t | -87.9% |
| 2022 | 20 t | +400.0% |
| 2023 | 20 t | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 20 t | +0.0% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 20 t is above the median for low income countries, which is 2 t, 10.0× the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 20 t is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 10 t, 2.0× the median. (39 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — Export quantity in Sierra Leone 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | +966.7% | 3 t | 32 t |
| 2016 | +957.1% | 21 t | 222 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 72 t | 44 t | 100 t | 2 |
| 2000s | 76.6 t | 3 t | 185 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 114.2 t | 20 t | 250 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 19.4 t | 4 t | 33 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
More environment data for Sierra Leone
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -5.4 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -5.39 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.232 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.28 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 1.72 % 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 1.11 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — export quantity in Sierra Leone?
- Printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — export quantity in Sierra Leone was 20 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — export quantity recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 250 t in 2017.
- What is the lowest printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — export quantity recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 3 t in 2007.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — export quantity?
- Sierra Leone ranks 126th out of 206 countries with data for 2024.
- Is printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — export quantity rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — Export quantity. 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