Unspecified Area — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Unspecified Area — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import was 328 1000 USD in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Unspecified Area — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import in Saudi Arabia, 2000–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
Saudi Arabia recorded 328 1000 USD for unspecified area — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in 2018.
That represents a change of up 144.8% on the previous year and down 88.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unspecified area — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in Saudi Arabia peaked at 16,862 1000 USD in 2010 and was at its lowest, 134 1000 USD, in 2017.
Saudi Arabia ranks 50th of 124 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Unspecified Area — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 6,084 1000 USD | — |
| 2001 | 3,673 1000 USD | -39.6% |
| 2002 | 2,978 1000 USD | -18.9% |
| 2003 | 9,827 1000 USD | +230.0% |
| 2004 | 1,350 1000 USD | -86.3% |
| 2005 | 14,457 1000 USD | +970.9% |
| 2006 | 10,908 1000 USD | -24.5% |
| 2007 | 8,653 1000 USD | -20.7% |
| 2008 | 2,847 1000 USD | -67.1% |
| 2009 | 1,430 1000 USD | -49.8% |
| 2010 | 16,862 1000 USD | +1079.2% |
| 2011 | 497 1000 USD | -97.1% |
| 2012 | 592 1000 USD | +19.1% |
| 2013 | 1,665 1000 USD | +181.2% |
| 2014 | 6,804 1000 USD | +308.6% |
| 2015 | 5,683 1000 USD | -16.5% |
| 2016 | 6,956 1000 USD | +22.4% |
| 2017 | 134 1000 USD | -98.1% |
| 2018 | 328 1000 USD | +144.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6,221 1000 USD | 1,350 1000 USD | 14,457 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,391 1000 USD | 134 1000 USD | 16,862 1000 USD | 9 |
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More environment data for Saudi Arabia
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -52.52 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -27.86 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.424 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.58 °C (2025)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import 12.77 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import 0.0005 t per person (2024)
- Exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -8.23 Percentage change (2024)
- Exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -3.96 Percentage change (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value 24.17 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is unspecified area — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in Saudi Arabia?
- Unspecified area — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in Saudi Arabia was 328 1000 USD in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest unspecified area — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 16,862 1000 USD in 2010.
- What is the lowest unspecified area — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 134 1000 USD in 2017.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for unspecified area — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 50th out of 124 countries with data for 2018.
- Is unspecified area — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 88.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Unspecified Area — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — 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/