Printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — Import quantity in Middle Africa
Middle Africa: Printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — Import quantity was 65,740 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — Import quantity in Middle 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 Middle Africa is 65,740 t, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 6.6% on the previous year and up 58.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — import quantity in Middle Africa peaked at 70,389 t in 2023 and was at its lowest, 4,318 t, in 2002.
Middle Africa ranks 7th of 21 regions 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 — Import quantity in Middle Africa, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 4,373 t | — |
| 1999 | 4,326 t | -1.1% |
| 2000 | 5,009 t | +15.8% |
| 2001 | 6,289 t | +25.6% |
| 2002 | 4,318 t | -31.3% |
| 2003 | 15,243 t | +253.0% |
| 2004 | 20,618 t | +35.3% |
| 2005 | 20,618 t | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 11,645 t | -43.5% |
| 2007 | 11,049 t | -5.1% |
| 2008 | 39,301 t | +255.7% |
| 2009 | 23,851 t | -39.3% |
| 2010 | 28,253 t | +18.5% |
| 2011 | 39,409 t | +39.5% |
| 2012 | 40,754 t | +3.4% |
| 2013 | 40,704 t | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 41,400 t | +1.7% |
| 2015 | 28,964 t | -30.0% |
| 2016 | 47,145 t | +62.8% |
| 2017 | 55,348 t | +17.4% |
| 2018 | 47,554 t | -14.1% |
| 2019 | 50,599 t | +6.4% |
| 2020 | 36,638 t | -27.6% |
| 2021 | 49,010 t | +33.8% |
| 2022 | 49,702 t | +1.4% |
| 2023 | 70,389 t | +41.6% |
| 2024 | 65,740 t | -6.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4,350 t | 4,326 t | 4,373 t | 2 |
| 2000s | 15,794 t | 4,318 t | 39,301 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 42,013 t | 28,253 t | 55,348 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 54,296 t | 36,638 t | 70,389 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Middle Africa
More environment data for Middle Africa
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -9.38 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -9.88 Percentage change (2025)
- Temperature change 1.13 °C (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.198 °C (2025)
- Industrial roundwood — Export quantity 1.37 million m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood, non-coniferous — Production 16.92 million m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Import value 1,530 1000 USD (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Import quantity 3,754 m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Production 16.92 million m3 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — import quantity in Middle Africa?
- Printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — import quantity in Middle Africa was 65,740 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 Middle Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 70,389 t in 2023.
- What is the lowest printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — import quantity recorded in Middle Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,318 t in 2002.
- How does Middle Africa rank for printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — import quantity?
- Middle Africa ranks 7th out of 21 regions with data for 2024.
- Is printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — import quantity rising or falling in Middle Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 58.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Middle 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