United States of America — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: United States of America — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint was 15 1000 USD 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 1000 USD.
Analysis
In 2018, united states of america — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in Afghanistan stood at 15 1000 USD.
The figure is down 91.5% on the previous year and up 7.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, united states of america — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in Afghanistan peaked at 2,018 1000 USD in 2015 and was at its lowest, 3 1000 USD, in 2002.
That places Afghanistan 132nd out of 150 countries with data for 2018, putting it 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 | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 30 1000 USD | — |
| 1999 | 21 1000 USD | -30.0% |
| 2000 | 5 1000 USD | -76.2% |
| 2002 | 3 1000 USD | -40.0% |
| 2003 | 14 1000 USD | +366.7% |
| 2005 | 3 1000 USD | -78.6% |
| 2006 | 27 1000 USD | +800.0% |
| 2007 | 3 1000 USD | -88.9% |
| 2008 | 14 1000 USD | +366.7% |
| 2009 | 42 1000 USD | +200.0% |
| 2010 | 418 1000 USD | +895.2% |
| 2011 | 139 1000 USD | -66.7% |
| 2012 | 263 1000 USD | +89.2% |
| 2013 | 73 1000 USD | -72.2% |
| 2014 | 72 1000 USD | -1.4% |
| 2015 | 2,018 1000 USD | +2702.8% |
| 2016 | 372 1000 USD | -81.6% |
| 2017 | 176 1000 USD | -52.7% |
| 2018 | 15 1000 USD | -91.5% |
Afghanistan compared with similar countries
- Afghanistan's 15 1000 USD is below the median for low income countries, which is 25 1000 USD, 60% of the median. (15 countries reporting)
- Afghanistan's 15 1000 USD is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 4,474 1000 USD, 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 | +2702.8% | 72 1000 USD | 2,018 1000 USD |
| 2010 | +895.2% | 42 1000 USD | 418 1000 USD |
| 2006 | +800.0% | 3 1000 USD | 27 1000 USD |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 25.5 1000 USD | 21 1000 USD | 30 1000 USD | 2 |
| 2000s | 13.88 1000 USD | 3 1000 USD | 42 1000 USD | 8 |
| 2010s | 394 1000 USD | 15 1000 USD | 2,018 1000 USD | 9 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
- 130 Kyrgyzstan 17 1000 USD compare
- 130 Nepal 17 1000 USD compare
- 132 Samoa 15 1000 USD compare
- 132 Sudan (former) 15 1000 USD compare
- 135 Azerbaijan 14 1000 USD compare
- 135 Niger 14 1000 USD compare
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)
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Export quantity, gaps filled 0 t (2024)
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Agricultural Use, gaps filled 101,417 t (2024)
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Agricultural Use, annual growth rate 183.91 % change on previous year (2024)
- Nutrient phosphate P2O5 (total) — Import quantity, gaps filled 37,414 t (2024)
- Nutrient phosphate P2O5 (total) — Import quantity, annual growth rate 150.38 % change on previous year (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 15 1000 USD 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 2,018 1000 USD in 2015.
- What is the lowest united states of america — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 3 1000 USD in 2002.
- How does Afghanistan rank for united states of america — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint?
- Afghanistan ranks 132nd 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 7.1%. 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 Value. 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/