United States of America — Forest products (export/import) — Import in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: United States of America — Forest products (export/import) — Import was 19,579 1000 USD in 2018. ◆ Volatile
United States of America — Forest products (export/import) — Import in Sri Lanka, 1997–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
Sri Lanka recorded 19,579 1000 USD for united states of america — forest products (export/import) — import in 2018. That is the highest value across all 22 years on record.
The figure is up 32.8% on the previous year and up 91.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, united states of america — forest products (export/import) — import in Sri Lanka peaked at 19,579 1000 USD in 2018 and was at its lowest, 1,782 1000 USD, in 2002.
That places Sri Lanka 59th out of 154 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
United States of America — Forest products (export/import) — Import in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 5,328 1000 USD | — |
| 1998 | 4,804 1000 USD | -9.8% |
| 1999 | 2,775 1000 USD | -42.2% |
| 2000 | 3,286 1000 USD | +18.4% |
| 2001 | 2,614 1000 USD | -20.5% |
| 2002 | 1,782 1000 USD | -31.8% |
| 2003 | 4,137 1000 USD | +132.2% |
| 2004 | 5,935 1000 USD | +43.5% |
| 2005 | 5,795 1000 USD | -2.4% |
| 2006 | 6,703 1000 USD | +15.7% |
| 2007 | 7,719 1000 USD | +15.2% |
| 2008 | 10,207 1000 USD | +32.2% |
| 2009 | 5,860 1000 USD | -42.6% |
| 2010 | 6,369 1000 USD | +8.7% |
| 2011 | 9,265 1000 USD | +45.5% |
| 2012 | 7,254 1000 USD | -21.7% |
| 2013 | 8,579 1000 USD | +18.3% |
| 2014 | 9,828 1000 USD | +14.6% |
| 2015 | 11,111 1000 USD | +13.1% |
| 2016 | 10,243 1000 USD | -7.8% |
| 2017 | 14,748 1000 USD | +44.0% |
| 2018 | 19,579 1000 USD | +32.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4,302 1000 USD | 2,775 1000 USD | 5,328 1000 USD | 3 |
| 2000s | 5,404 1000 USD | 1,782 1000 USD | 10,207 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 10,775 1000 USD | 6,369 1000 USD | 19,579 1000 USD | 9 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is united states of america — forest products (export/import) — import in Sri Lanka?
- United states of america — forest products (export/import) — import in Sri Lanka was 19,579 1000 USD in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest united states of america — forest products (export/import) — import recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 19,579 1000 USD in 2018.
- What is the lowest united states of america — forest products (export/import) — import recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,782 1000 USD in 2002.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for united states of america — forest products (export/import) — import?
- Sri Lanka ranks 59th out of 154 countries with data for 2018.
- Is united states of america — forest products (export/import) — import rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is up 91.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sri Lanka data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of United States of America — Forest products (export/import) — Import Value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The database contains data on the bilateral trade flows in roundwood, primary wood and paper products for all countries and territories in the world. The main types of primary forest products included in are: roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, pulp, and paper and paperboard. These products are detailed further. The definitions are available. More detailed information on wood products, including definitions, can be found at: https://www.fao.org/forestry/statistics/80572/en/