Secondary processed paper products (export/import) — Import value in Laos
Laos: Secondary processed paper products (export/import) — Import value was 56,735 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Secondary processed paper products (export/import) — Import value in Laos, 2000–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
Laos recorded 56,735 1000 USD for secondary processed paper products (export/import) — import value in 2024.
That represents a change of up 1.8% on the previous year and up 211.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, secondary processed paper products (export/import) — import value in Laos peaked at 78,661 1000 USD in 2021 and was at its lowest, 2,955 1000 USD, in 2000.
That places Laos 122nd out of 244 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.
Secondary processed paper products (export/import) — Import value in Laos, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2,955 1000 USD | — |
| 2001 | 3,401 1000 USD | +15.1% |
| 2002 | 3,353 1000 USD | -1.4% |
| 2003 | 4,055 1000 USD | +20.9% |
| 2004 | 6,012 1000 USD | +48.3% |
| 2005 | 6,472 1000 USD | +7.7% |
| 2006 | 8,563 1000 USD | +32.3% |
| 2007 | 8,297 1000 USD | -3.1% |
| 2008 | 13,285 1000 USD | +60.1% |
| 2009 | 15,053 1000 USD | +13.3% |
| 2010 | 20,505 1000 USD | +36.2% |
| 2011 | 18,211 1000 USD | -11.2% |
| 2012 | 18,211 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 18,211 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 18,211 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 18,211 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 18,211 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 51,085 1000 USD | +180.5% |
| 2018 | 52,841 1000 USD | +3.4% |
| 2019 | 69,355 1000 USD | +31.3% |
| 2020 | 70,061 1000 USD | +1.0% |
| 2021 | 78,661 1000 USD | +12.3% |
| 2022 | 60,954 1000 USD | -22.5% |
| 2023 | 55,735 1000 USD | -8.6% |
| 2024 | 56,735 1000 USD | +1.8% |
Laos compared with similar countries
- Laos's 56,735 1000 USD is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 47,688 1000 USD, 1.2× the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Laos's 56,735 1000 USD is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 21,652 1000 USD, 2.6× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Secondary processed paper products (export/import) — Import value in Laos 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +180.5% | 18,211 1000 USD | 51,085 1000 USD |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7,145 1000 USD | 2,955 1000 USD | 15,053 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 30,305 1000 USD | 18,211 1000 USD | 69,355 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 64,429 1000 USD | 55,735 1000 USD | 78,661 1000 USD | 5 |
Countries ranked near Laos
More environment data for Laos
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -1.77 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -1.51 Percentage change (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 0.9142 % 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 0.4183 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e), per unit of 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is secondary processed paper products (export/import) — import value in Laos?
- Secondary processed paper products (export/import) — import value in Laos was 56,735 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest secondary processed paper products (export/import) — import value recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 78,661 1000 USD in 2021.
- What is the lowest secondary processed paper products (export/import) — import value recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,955 1000 USD in 2000.
- How does Laos rank for secondary processed paper products (export/import) — import value?
- Laos ranks 122nd out of 244 countries with data for 2024.
- Is secondary processed paper products (export/import) — import value rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is up 211.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Laos data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Secondary processed paper products (export/import) — Import value. 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