Wood, pulp and paper products (export/import) — Import value in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Wood, pulp and paper products (export/import) — Import value was 205,231 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Wood, pulp and paper products (export/import) — Import value in Democratic Republic of the Congo, 2000–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
In 2024, wood, pulp and paper products (export/import) — import value in Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at 205,231 1000 USD. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
The figure is up 19.8% on the previous year and up 194.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wood, pulp and paper products (export/import) — import value in Democratic Republic of the Congo peaked at 205,231 1000 USD in 2024 and was at its lowest, 9,492 1000 USD, in 2002.
That places Democratic Republic of the Congo 14th out of 21 regions with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Wood, pulp and paper products (export/import) — Import value in Democratic Republic of the Congo, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 11,333 1000 USD | — |
| 2001 | 11,775 1000 USD | +3.9% |
| 2002 | 9,492 1000 USD | -19.4% |
| 2003 | 17,734 1000 USD | +86.8% |
| 2004 | 23,533 1000 USD | +32.7% |
| 2005 | 23,233 1000 USD | -1.3% |
| 2006 | 27,483 1000 USD | +18.3% |
| 2007 | 38,054 1000 USD | +38.5% |
| 2008 | 50,672 1000 USD | +33.2% |
| 2009 | 47,229 1000 USD | -6.8% |
| 2010 | 75,002 1000 USD | +58.8% |
| 2011 | 76,669 1000 USD | +2.2% |
| 2012 | 62,997 1000 USD | -17.8% |
| 2013 | 63,085 1000 USD | +0.1% |
| 2014 | 69,597 1000 USD | +10.3% |
| 2015 | 71,151 1000 USD | +2.2% |
| 2016 | 59,464 1000 USD | -16.4% |
| 2017 | 48,645 1000 USD | -18.2% |
| 2018 | 71,283 1000 USD | +46.5% |
| 2019 | 69,767 1000 USD | -2.1% |
| 2020 | 57,903 1000 USD | -17.0% |
| 2021 | 73,261 1000 USD | +26.5% |
| 2022 | 103,705 1000 USD | +41.6% |
| 2023 | 171,358 1000 USD | +65.2% |
| 2024 | 205,231 1000 USD | +19.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 26,054 1000 USD | 9,492 1000 USD | 50,672 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 66,766 1000 USD | 48,645 1000 USD | 76,669 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 122,292 1000 USD | 57,903 1000 USD | 205,231 1000 USD | 5 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of the Congo
- 11 Poland 10.35 million 1000 USD compare
- 12 Belgium 10.00 million 1000 USD compare
- 13 Spain 9.59 million 1000 USD compare
- 14 India 8.94 million 1000 USD compare
- 15 Republic of Korea 7.95 million 1000 USD compare
- 16 Australia and New Zealand 7.61 million 1000 USD compare
- 17 Austria 7.54 million 1000 USD compare
More environment data for Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -10.22 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -10.46 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.193 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.17 °C (2025)
- Cropland — Share in Agricultural land 50.42 % (2024)
- Agricultural land — Value of agricultural production (Int. $) per Area 361.16 USD_PPP/ha (2024)
- Cropland — Share in Land area 8.16 % (2024)
- Cropland — Area per capita 0.17 ha/cap (2024)
- Arable land — Area 16,516 1000 ha (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is wood, pulp and paper products (export/import) — import value in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- Wood, pulp and paper products (export/import) — import value in Democratic Republic of the Congo was 205,231 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest wood, pulp and paper products (export/import) — import value recorded in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 205,231 1000 USD in 2024.
- What is the lowest wood, pulp and paper products (export/import) — import value recorded in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,492 1000 USD in 2002.
- How does Democratic Republic of the Congo rank for wood, pulp and paper products (export/import) — import value?
- Democratic Republic of the Congo ranks 14th out of 21 regions with data for 2024.
- Is wood, pulp and paper products (export/import) — import value rising or falling in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 194.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of the Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Wood, pulp and paper 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 production and trade in roundwood and in primary wood and paper products for all countries and territories in the world.The main types of primary forest products included in this database are roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, pulp, and paper and paperboard. These products are detailed further and defined in the Joint Forest Sector Questionnaire (JFSQ) (https://www.fao.org/statistics/data-collection/forestry/en). The database contains details of the following topics: - roundwood removals (production) by coniferous and non-coniferous wood and assortments, - production and trade in industrial roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, wood charcoal, pulp, paper and paperboard, and other products. More detailed information on wood products, including definitions, can be found at: https://www.fao.org/statistics/data-collection/forestry/en