United States of America — Newsprint — Import Quantity in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: United States of America — Newsprint — Import Quantity was 289 t in 2018. ◆ Volatile
United States of America — Newsprint — Import Quantity in Sri Lanka, 1998–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2018, united states of america — newsprint — import quantity in Sri Lanka stood at 289 t.
The figure is up 542.2% on the previous year and down 79.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, united states of america — newsprint — import quantity in Sri Lanka peaked at 3,965 t in 2014 and was at its lowest, 19 t, in 2003.
That places Sri Lanka 48th out of 86 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 — Newsprint — Import Quantity in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 21 t | — |
| 1999 | 1,286 t | +6023.8% |
| 2000 | 1,030 t | -19.9% |
| 2001 | 117 t | -88.6% |
| 2002 | 68 t | -41.9% |
| 2003 | 19 t | -72.1% |
| 2004 | 2,092 t | +10910.5% |
| 2008 | 1,439 t | -31.2% |
| 2009 | 3,340 t | +132.1% |
| 2010 | 926 t | -72.3% |
| 2011 | 228 t | -75.4% |
| 2012 | 1,340 t | +487.7% |
| 2013 | 3,457 t | +158.0% |
| 2014 | 3,965 t | +14.7% |
| 2015 | 348 t | -91.2% |
| 2016 | 49 t | -85.9% |
| 2017 | 45 t | -8.2% |
| 2018 | 289 t | +542.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 653.5 t | 21 t | 1,286 t | 2 |
| 2000s | 1,158 t | 19 t | 3,340 t | 7 |
| 2010s | 1,183 t | 45 t | 3,965 t | 9 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is united states of america — newsprint — import quantity in Sri Lanka?
- United states of america — newsprint — import quantity in Sri Lanka was 289 t in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest united states of america — newsprint — import quantity recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 3,965 t in 2014.
- What is the lowest united states of america — newsprint — import quantity recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 19 t in 2003.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for united states of america — newsprint — import quantity?
- Sri Lanka ranks 48th out of 86 countries with data for 2018.
- Is united states of america — newsprint — import quantity rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is down 79.9%. 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 — Newsprint — Import Quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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/