Cartonboard — Import quantity in Republic of Korea

Republic of Korea: Cartonboard — Import quantity was 253,120 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
253,120 t
Change on year
up 5.4%
World rank
25th
of 216 countries
All-time high
292,344 t
in 2022
All-time low
3,000 t
in 1998
Years of data
27
1998–2024

Cartonboard — Import quantity in Republic of Korea, 1998–2024

0100.0k200.0k300.0k1998201120241998: 3.0k t1999: 9.0k t2000: 122.0k t2001: 124.0k t2002: 19.0k t2003: 20.0k t2004: 23.0k t2005: 131.0k t2006: 148.0k t2007: 151.0k t2008: 163.0k t2009: 156.6k t2010: 186.8k t2011: 208.4k t2012: 199.6k t2013: 199.8k t2014: 226.2k t2015: 196.6k t2016: 275.0k t2017: 285.2k t2018: 279.3k t2019: 290.1k t2020: 286.1k t2021: 282.1k t2022: 292.3k t2023: 240.0k t2024: 253.1k t

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.

Analysis

Republic of Korea recorded 253,120 t for cartonboard — import quantity in 2024.

That represents a change of up 5.4% on the previous year and up 11.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, cartonboard — import quantity in Republic of Korea peaked at 292,344 t in 2022 and was at its lowest, 3,000 t, in 1998.

That places Republic of Korea 25th out of 216 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 6,000 t 3,000 t 9,000 t 2
2000s 105,756 t 19,000 t 163,000 t 10
2010s 234,705 t 186,802 t 290,135 t 10
2020s 270,737 t 240,044 t 292,344 t 5

Countries ranked near Republic of Korea

  1. 22 Philippines 271,997 t compare
  2. 23 United Arab Emirates 260,644 t compare
  3. 24 Australia and New Zealand 253,753 t compare
  4. 26 Malaysia 207,723 t compare
  5. 27 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 203,748 t compare
  6. 28 Egypt 203,291 t compare

See the full ranking of 247 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is cartonboard — import quantity in Republic of Korea?
Cartonboard — import quantity in Republic of Korea was 253,120 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest cartonboard — import quantity recorded in Republic of Korea?
The highest recorded value was 292,344 t in 2022.
What is the lowest cartonboard — import quantity recorded in Republic of Korea?
The lowest recorded value was 3,000 t in 1998.
How does Republic of Korea rank for cartonboard — import quantity?
Republic of Korea ranks 25th out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
Is cartonboard — import quantity rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
Over the last ten years it is up 11.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Republic of Korea data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Cartonboard — Import quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Cartonboard — Import quantity
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
247 places, 5,830 data points, 1998–2024
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