Recovered paper — Import quantity in Africa
Africa: Recovered paper — Import quantity was 196,935 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Recovered paper — Import quantity in Africa, 1970–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for recovered paper — import quantity in Africa is 196,935 t, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 2.2% on the previous year and up 34.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, recovered paper — import quantity in Africa peaked at 303,576 t in 2022 and was at its lowest, 15,000 t, in 1971.
That places Africa 20th out of 29 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.
Recovered paper — Import quantity in Africa, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 22,000 t | — |
| 1971 | 15,000 t | -31.8% |
| 1972 | 17,000 t | +13.3% |
| 1973 | 23,000 t | +35.3% |
| 1974 | 26,231 t | +14.0% |
| 1975 | 18,431 t | -29.7% |
| 1976 | 21,085 t | +14.4% |
| 1977 | 22,930 t | +8.8% |
| 1978 | 16,218 t | -29.3% |
| 1979 | 21,744 t | +34.1% |
| 1980 | 31,871 t | +46.6% |
| 1981 | 39,218 t | +23.1% |
| 1982 | 49,318 t | +25.8% |
| 1983 | 47,600 t | -3.5% |
| 1984 | 32,200 t | -32.4% |
| 1985 | 38,345 t | +19.1% |
| 1986 | 46,394 t | +21.0% |
| 1987 | 61,981 t | +33.6% |
| 1988 | 83,896 t | +35.4% |
| 1989 | 59,010 t | -29.7% |
| 1990 | 63,358 t | +7.4% |
| 1991 | 56,558 t | -10.7% |
| 1992 | 64,378 t | +13.8% |
| 1993 | 79,889 t | +24.1% |
| 1994 | 65,334 t | -18.2% |
| 1995 | 89,278 t | +36.6% |
| 1996 | 84,784 t | -5.0% |
| 1997 | 82,665 t | -2.5% |
| 1998 | 108,110 t | +30.8% |
| 1999 | 57,258 t | -47.0% |
| 2000 | 72,893 t | +27.3% |
| 2001 | 53,467 t | -26.7% |
| 2002 | 76,689 t | +43.4% |
| 2003 | 94,969 t | +23.8% |
| 2004 | 134,366 t | +41.5% |
| 2005 | 138,055 t | +2.7% |
| 2006 | 111,327 t | -19.4% |
| 2007 | 91,988 t | -17.4% |
| 2008 | 100,311 t | +9.0% |
| 2009 | 80,733 t | -19.5% |
| 2010 | 73,930 t | -8.4% |
| 2011 | 72,337 t | -2.2% |
| 2012 | 113,869 t | +57.4% |
| 2013 | 103,848 t | -8.8% |
| 2014 | 145,990 t | +40.6% |
| 2015 | 156,532 t | +7.2% |
| 2016 | 217,736 t | +39.1% |
| 2017 | 221,836 t | +1.9% |
| 2018 | 167,584 t | -24.5% |
| 2019 | 205,217 t | +22.5% |
| 2020 | 143,520 t | -30.1% |
| 2021 | 178,349 t | +24.3% |
| 2022 | 303,576 t | +70.2% |
| 2023 | 201,414 t | -33.7% |
| 2024 | 196,935 t | -2.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 20,364 t | 15,000 t | 26,231 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 48,983 t | 31,871 t | 83,896 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 75,161 t | 56,558 t | 108,110 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 95,480 t | 53,467 t | 138,055 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 147,888 t | 72,337 t | 221,836 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 204,759 t | 143,520 t | 303,576 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Africa
- 17 China, Taiwan Province of 1.18 million t compare
- 18 France 1.05 million t compare
- 19 United States 996,419 t compare
- 20 Belgium 919,092 t compare
- 21 Canada 889,690 t compare
- 22 Republic of Korea 821,635 t compare
- 23 Belgium-Luxembourg 678,000 t compare
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 recovered paper — import quantity in Africa?
- Recovered paper — import quantity in Africa was 196,935 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest recovered paper — import quantity recorded in Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 303,576 t in 2022.
- What is the lowest recovered paper — import quantity recorded in Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 15,000 t in 1971.
- How does Africa rank for recovered paper — import quantity?
- Africa ranks 20th out of 29 groups with data for 2024.
- Is recovered paper — import quantity rising or falling in Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 34.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Recovered paper — Import quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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