Printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — Import quantity in Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa: Printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — Import quantity was 290,828 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — Import quantity in Eastern Africa, 1998–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — import quantity in Eastern Africa is 290,828 t, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 10.7% on the previous year and up 36.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — import quantity in Eastern Africa peaked at 312,133 t in 2019 and was at its lowest, 28,555 t, in 1998.
That places Eastern Africa 21st out of 28 groups 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, woodfree — Import quantity in Eastern Africa, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 28,555 t | — |
| 1999 | 64,554 t | +126.1% |
| 2000 | 34,936 t | -45.9% |
| 2001 | 45,516 t | +30.3% |
| 2002 | 32,799 t | -27.9% |
| 2003 | 65,909 t | +100.9% |
| 2004 | 101,036 t | +53.3% |
| 2005 | 112,473 t | +11.3% |
| 2006 | 96,743 t | -14.0% |
| 2007 | 114,627 t | +18.5% |
| 2008 | 115,345 t | +0.6% |
| 2009 | 114,299 t | -0.9% |
| 2010 | 152,794 t | +33.7% |
| 2011 | 162,113 t | +6.1% |
| 2012 | 124,019 t | -23.5% |
| 2013 | 133,107 t | +7.3% |
| 2014 | 213,849 t | +60.7% |
| 2015 | 170,095 t | -20.5% |
| 2016 | 215,106 t | +26.5% |
| 2017 | 222,757 t | +3.6% |
| 2018 | 247,689 t | +11.2% |
| 2019 | 312,133 t | +26.0% |
| 2020 | 220,515 t | -29.4% |
| 2021 | 220,997 t | +0.2% |
| 2022 | 242,280 t | +9.6% |
| 2023 | 262,715 t | +8.4% |
| 2024 | 290,828 t | +10.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 46,554 t | 28,555 t | 64,554 t | 2 |
| 2000s | 83,368 t | 32,799 t | 115,345 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 195,366 t | 124,019 t | 312,133 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 247,467 t | 220,515 t | 290,828 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Eastern Africa
- 18 Australia and New Zealand 179,059 t compare
- 19 United Arab Emirates 177,430 t compare
- 20 Belgium 175,527 t compare
- 21 China, Taiwan Province of 170,781 t compare
- 22 Nigeria 166,902 t compare
- 23 Algeria 157,398 t compare
- 24 Australia 154,282 t compare
More environment data for Eastern Africa
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -5.98 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -7.18 Percentage change (2025)
- Temperature change 1.28 °C (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.229 °C (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -5.99 Percentage change (2024)
- Exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -5.69 Percentage change (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value -0.3367 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total fibre furnish — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import -0.5287 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — import quantity in Eastern Africa?
- Printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — import quantity in Eastern Africa was 290,828 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — import quantity recorded in Eastern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 312,133 t in 2019.
- What is the lowest printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — import quantity recorded in Eastern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 28,555 t in 1998.
- How does Eastern Africa rank for printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — import quantity?
- Eastern Africa ranks 21st out of 28 groups with data for 2024.
- Is printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — import quantity rising or falling in Eastern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eastern 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, woodfree — Import 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