Recovered paper — Import quantity in Northern Africa
Northern Africa: Recovered paper — Import quantity was 69,371 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Recovered paper — Import quantity in Northern Africa, 1970–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Northern Africa recorded 69,371 t for recovered paper — import quantity in 2024.
The figure is down 10.2% on the previous year and up 260.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, recovered paper — import quantity in Northern Africa peaked at 144,176 t in 2022 and was at its lowest, 12,299 t, in 1978.
That places Northern Africa 23rd out of 32 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 19,148 t | 12,299 t | 25,321 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 35,371 t | 24,371 t | 55,100 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 40,993 t | 25,251 t | 69,982 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 48,843 t | 20,708 t | 81,804 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 38,293 t | 15,180 t | 85,795 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 76,822 t | 33,402 t | 144,176 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Northern Africa
More environment data for Northern Africa
- Standard Deviation 0.281 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.61 °C (2025)
- Total fibre furnish — Production 864,000 t (2024)
- Recovered paper — Production 701,000 t (2024)
- Agricultural land — Share in Land area 27.72 % (2024)
- Nutrient potash K2O (total) — Use per area of cropland 4.57 kg/ha (2024)
- Nutrient potash K2O (total) — Use per capita 0.84 kg/cap (2024)
- Nutrient potash K2O (total) — Use per value of agricultural production 2.41 g/Int$ (2024)
- Country area — Area 789,689 1000 ha (2024)
- Land area — Area 787,239 1000 ha (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is recovered paper — import quantity in Northern Africa?
- Recovered paper — import quantity in Northern Africa was 69,371 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest recovered paper — import quantity recorded in Northern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 144,176 t in 2022.
- What is the lowest recovered paper — import quantity recorded in Northern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 12,299 t in 1978.
- How does Northern Africa rank for recovered paper — import quantity?
- Northern Africa ranks 23rd out of 32 groups with data for 2024.
- Is recovered paper — import quantity rising or falling in Northern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 260.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Northern 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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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