Recovered paper — Import quantity in Northern Africa

Northern Africa: Recovered paper — Import quantity was 69,371 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
69,371 t
Change on year
down 10.2%
Rank
23rd
of 32 groups
All-time high
144,176 t
in 2022
All-time low
12,299 t
in 1978
Years of data
55
1970–2024

Recovered paper — Import quantity in Northern Africa, 1970–2024

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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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 20 China, mainland 585,897 t compare
  2. 21 Hungary 481,446 t compare
  3. 22 Poland 438,487 t compare
  4. 23 Sweden 314,140 t compare
  5. 24 Italy 289,800 t compare
  6. 25 Switzerland 227,452 t compare
  7. 26 Croatia 193,106 t compare

See the full ranking of 246 places →

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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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About this data

Indicator
Recovered paper — Import quantity
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
246 places, 9,163 data points, 1970–2024
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