Recovered paper — Import value in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Recovered paper — Import value was 652 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Recovered paper — Import value in Zimbabwe, 1978–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
Zimbabwe recorded 652 1000 USD for recovered paper — import value in 2024.
That represents a change of up 82.6% on the previous year and up 87.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, recovered paper — import value in Zimbabwe peaked at 1,647 1000 USD in 1996 and was at its lowest, 0 1000 USD, in 1988.
That places Zimbabwe 94th out of 231 countries 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 value in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 289 1000 USD | — |
| 1979 | 372 1000 USD | +28.7% |
| 1980 | 711 1000 USD | +91.1% |
| 1981 | 1,006 1000 USD | +41.5% |
| 1982 | 543 1000 USD | -46.0% |
| 1983 | 540 1000 USD | -0.6% |
| 1984 | 148 1000 USD | -72.6% |
| 1985 | 556 1000 USD | +275.7% |
| 1986 | 1,328 1000 USD | +138.8% |
| 1987 | 1,190 1000 USD | -10.4% |
| 1988 | 0 1000 USD | -100.0% |
| 1989 | 0 1000 USD | — |
| 1990 | 603 1000 USD | — |
| 1991 | 603 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 580 1000 USD | -3.8% |
| 1993 | 6 1000 USD | -99.0% |
| 1994 | 6 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 1,481 1000 USD | +24583.3% |
| 1996 | 1,647 1000 USD | +11.2% |
| 1997 | 1,647 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 621 1000 USD | -62.3% |
| 1999 | 851 1000 USD | +37.0% |
| 2000 | 1,450 1000 USD | +70.4% |
| 2001 | 1,450 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 1,450 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 1,450 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 918 1000 USD | -36.7% |
| 2005 | 918 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 918 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 800 1000 USD | -12.9% |
| 2008 | 660 1000 USD | -17.5% |
| 2009 | 162 1000 USD | -75.5% |
| 2010 | 145 1000 USD | -10.5% |
| 2011 | 233 1000 USD | +60.7% |
| 2012 | 285 1000 USD | +22.3% |
| 2013 | 199 1000 USD | -30.2% |
| 2014 | 348 1000 USD | +74.9% |
| 2015 | 303 1000 USD | -12.9% |
| 2016 | 215 1000 USD | -29.0% |
| 2017 | 285 1000 USD | +32.6% |
| 2018 | 410 1000 USD | +43.9% |
| 2019 | 384 1000 USD | -6.3% |
| 2020 | 340 1000 USD | -11.5% |
| 2021 | 424 1000 USD | +24.7% |
| 2022 | 470 1000 USD | +10.8% |
| 2023 | 357 1000 USD | -24.0% |
| 2024 | 652 1000 USD | +82.6% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 652 1000 USD is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 132 1000 USD, 4.9× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 652 1000 USD is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 25 1000 USD, 26.1× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Recovered paper — Import value in Zimbabwe changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | +24583.3% | 6 1000 USD | 1,481 1000 USD |
| 1985 | +275.7% | 148 1000 USD | 556 1000 USD |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 330.5 1000 USD | 289 1000 USD | 372 1000 USD | 2 |
| 1980s | 602.2 1000 USD | 0 1000 USD | 1,328 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 804.5 1000 USD | 6 1000 USD | 1,647 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,018 1000 USD | 162 1000 USD | 1,450 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 280.7 1000 USD | 145 1000 USD | 410 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 448.6 1000 USD | 340 1000 USD | 652 1000 USD | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
- 91 Australia 854 1000 USD compare
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More environment data for Zimbabwe
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 2.93 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 3.29 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.311 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.06 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.19 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate 1.53 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is recovered paper — import value in Zimbabwe?
- Recovered paper — import value in Zimbabwe was 652 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest recovered paper — import value recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 1,647 1000 USD in 1996.
- What is the lowest recovered paper — import value recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 1000 USD in 1988.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for recovered paper — import value?
- Zimbabwe ranks 94th out of 231 countries with data for 2024.
- Is recovered paper — import value rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 87.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Recovered paper — Import value. 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