United States of America — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: United States of America — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint was 6 t in 2018. ◆ Volatile
United States of America — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in Afghanistan, 1998–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2018, united states of america — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in Afghanistan stood at 6 t.
The figure is down 97.5% on the previous year and up 50.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, united states of america — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in Afghanistan peaked at 1,293 t in 2015 and was at its lowest, 1 t, in 2005.
Afghanistan ranks 133rd of 150 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
United States of America — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 18 t | — |
| 1999 | 25 t | +38.9% |
| 2000 | 6 t | -76.0% |
| 2002 | 3 t | -50.0% |
| 2003 | 3 t | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 1 t | -66.7% |
| 2006 | 32 t | +3100.0% |
| 2007 | 1 t | -96.9% |
| 2008 | 4 t | +300.0% |
| 2009 | 24 t | +500.0% |
| 2010 | 170 t | +608.3% |
| 2011 | 84 t | -50.6% |
| 2012 | 100 t | +19.0% |
| 2013 | 46 t | -54.0% |
| 2014 | 20 t | -56.5% |
| 2015 | 1,293 t | +6365.0% |
| 2016 | 255 t | -80.3% |
| 2017 | 238 t | -6.7% |
| 2018 | 6 t | -97.5% |
Afghanistan compared with similar countries
- Afghanistan's 6 t is below the median for low income countries, which is 15 t, 40% of the median. (15 countries reporting)
- Afghanistan's 6 t is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 4,596 t, 0% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where United States of America — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in Afghanistan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | +6365.0% | 20 t | 1,293 t |
| 2006 | +3100.0% | 1 t | 32 t |
| 2010 | +608.3% | 24 t | 170 t |
| 2009 | +500.0% | 4 t | 24 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 21.5 t | 18 t | 25 t | 2 |
| 2000s | 9.25 t | 1 t | 32 t | 8 |
| 2010s | 245.78 t | 6 t | 1,293 t | 9 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
More environment data for Afghanistan
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -19.95 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -17.12 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.547 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.96 °C (2025)
- Cropland — Area, annual growth rate -0.4189 % change on previous year (2024)
- Cropland — Area, per unit of GDP 0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Cropland — Area, per capita 0.0002 1000 ha per person (2024)
- Arable land — Area, annual growth rate -0.4461 % change on previous year (2024)
- Arable land — Area, per unit of GDP 0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is united states of america — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in Afghanistan?
- United states of america — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in Afghanistan was 6 t in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest united states of america — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 1,293 t in 2015.
- What is the lowest united states of america — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 t in 2005.
- How does Afghanistan rank for united states of america — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint?
- Afghanistan ranks 133rd out of 150 countries with data for 2018.
- Is united states of america — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 50.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of United States of America — Paper and paperboard, excluding 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/