Graphic papers — Import value in Australia

Australia: Graphic papers — Import value was 362,659 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
362,659 1000 USD
Change on year
down 3.1%
World rank
31st
of 252 countries
All-time high
1.22 million 1000 USD
in 2011
All-time low
40,362 1000 USD
in 1962
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Graphic papers — Import value in Australia, 1961–2024

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Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.

Analysis

Australia recorded 362,659 1000 USD for graphic papers — import value in 2024.

The figure is down 3.1% on the previous year and down 57.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, graphic papers — import value in Australia peaked at 1.22 million 1000 USD in 2011 and was at its lowest, 40,362 1000 USD, in 1962.

That places Australia 31st out of 252 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.

Graphic papers — Import value in Australia, year by year

Annual values for Graphic papers — Import value in Australia, 1961 to 2024.
Year 1000 USD Change
1961 57,286 1000 USD —
1962 40,362 1000 USD -29.5%
1963 47,949 1000 USD +18.8%
1964 53,280 1000 USD +11.1%
1965 56,880 1000 USD +6.8%
1966 55,992 1000 USD -1.6%
1967 58,976 1000 USD +5.3%
1968 63,518 1000 USD +7.7%
1969 62,682 1000 USD -1.3%
1970 64,965 1000 USD +3.6%
1971 71,302 1000 USD +9.8%
1972 72,275 1000 USD +1.4%
1973 95,382 1000 USD +32.0%
1974 117,199 1000 USD +22.9%
1975 160,084 1000 USD +36.6%
1976 111,691 1000 USD -30.2%
1977 172,356 1000 USD +54.3%
1978 156,900 1000 USD -9.0%
1979 202,420 1000 USD +29.0%
1980 260,745 1000 USD +28.8%
1981 268,242 1000 USD +2.9%
1982 307,962 1000 USD +14.8%
1983 187,753 1000 USD -39.0%
1984 234,063 1000 USD +24.7%
1985 288,627 1000 USD +23.3%
1986 249,923 1000 USD -13.4%
1987 308,454 1000 USD +23.4%
1988 376,467 1000 USD +22.0%
1989 668,576 1000 USD +77.6%
1990 648,463 1000 USD -3.0%
1991 541,926 1000 USD -16.4%
1992 527,820 1000 USD -2.6%
1993 563,739 1000 USD +6.8%
1994 640,290 1000 USD +13.6%
1995 854,764 1000 USD +33.5%
1996 959,767 1000 USD +12.3%
1997 733,598 1000 USD -23.6%
1998 630,543 1000 USD -14.0%
1999 695,253 1000 USD +10.3%
2000 735,924 1000 USD +5.8%
2001 565,364 1000 USD -23.2%
2002 689,030 1000 USD +21.9%
2003 773,282 1000 USD +12.2%
2004 938,000 1000 USD +21.3%
2005 1.03 million 1000 USD +9.9%
2006 982,000 1000 USD -4.7%
2007 951,635 1000 USD -3.1%
2008 1.18 million 1000 USD +24.1%
2009 879,541 1000 USD -25.6%
2010 1.19 million 1000 USD +34.8%
2011 1.22 million 1000 USD +2.8%
2012 1.06 million 1000 USD -13.0%
2013 905,866 1000 USD -14.6%
2014 851,412 1000 USD -6.0%
2015 662,070 1000 USD -22.2%
2016 614,496 1000 USD -7.2%
2017 525,878 1000 USD -14.4%
2018 467,753 1000 USD -11.1%
2019 432,594 1000 USD -7.5%
2020 384,058 1000 USD -11.2%
2021 390,854 1000 USD +1.8%
2022 421,674 1000 USD +7.9%
2023 374,237 1000 USD -11.2%
2024 362,659 1000 USD -3.1%

Australia compared with similar countries

  • Australia's 362,659 1000 USD is above the median for high income countries, which is 62,134 1000 USD, 5.8× the median. (74 countries reporting)
  • Australia's 362,659 1000 USD is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 5,857 1000 USD, 61.9× the median. (32 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 55,214 1000 USD 40,362 1000 USD 63,518 1000 USD 9
1970s 122,457 1000 USD 64,965 1000 USD 202,420 1000 USD 10
1980s 315,081 1000 USD 187,753 1000 USD 668,576 1000 USD 10
1990s 679,616 1000 USD 527,820 1000 USD 959,767 1000 USD 10
2000s 872,709 1000 USD 565,364 1000 USD 1.18 million 1000 USD 10
2010s 792,565 1000 USD 432,594 1000 USD 1.22 million 1000 USD 10
2020s 386,696 1000 USD 362,659 1000 USD 421,674 1000 USD 5

Countries ranked near Australia

  1. 28 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 387,554 1000 USD compare
  2. 29 Switzerland 371,066 1000 USD compare
  3. 30 Philippines 363,661 1000 USD compare
  4. 32 Republic of Korea 358,100 1000 USD compare
  5. 33 Austria 328,287 1000 USD compare
  6. 34 Thailand 326,479 1000 USD compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is graphic papers — import value in Australia?
Graphic papers — import value in Australia was 362,659 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest graphic papers — import value recorded in Australia?
The highest recorded value was 1.22 million 1000 USD in 2011.
What is the lowest graphic papers — import value recorded in Australia?
The lowest recorded value was 40,362 1000 USD in 1962.
How does Australia rank for graphic papers — import value?
Australia ranks 31st out of 252 countries with data for 2024.
Is graphic papers — import value rising or falling in Australia?
Over the last ten years it is down 57.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Australia data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Graphic papers — Import value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Graphic papers — Import value
Unit
1000 USD
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
281 places, 13,814 data points, 1961–2024
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