Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity in Europe

Europe: Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity was 33.58 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
33.58 million t
Change on year
up 7.9%
Rank
2nd
of 33 groups
All-time high
34.66 million t
in 2022
All-time low
2.72 million t
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity in Europe, 1961–2024

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for other paper and paperboard — import quantity in Europe is 33.58 million t, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 7.9% on the previous year and up 17.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard — import quantity in Europe peaked at 34.66 million t in 2022 and was at its lowest, 2.72 million t, in 1961.

Europe ranks 2nd of 33 groups on this measure, in the top 10%.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 4.15 million t 2.72 million t 6.33 million t 9
1970s 7.71 million t 6.22 million t 9.27 million t 10
1980s 10.97 million t 9.26 million t 14.09 million t 10
1990s 16.07 million t 13.90 million t 19.62 million t 10
2000s 23.24 million t 20.35 million t 27.76 million t 10
2010s 29.58 million t 26.59 million t 33.23 million t 10
2020s 33.42 million t 31.12 million t 34.66 million t 5

Countries ranked near Europe

  1. 1 China 10.36 million t compare
  2. 2 China, mainland 9.72 million t compare
  3. 3 Germany 5.60 million t compare
  4. 4 Poland 4.09 million t compare
  5. 5 Italy 3.51 million t compare

See the full ranking of 269 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is other paper and paperboard — import quantity in Europe?
Other paper and paperboard — import quantity in Europe was 33.58 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest other paper and paperboard — import quantity recorded in Europe?
The highest recorded value was 34.66 million t in 2022.
What is the lowest other paper and paperboard — import quantity recorded in Europe?
The lowest recorded value was 2.72 million t in 1961.
How does Europe rank for other paper and paperboard — import quantity?
Europe ranks 2nd out of 33 groups with data for 2024.
Is other paper and paperboard — import quantity rising or falling in Europe?
Over the last ten years it is up 17.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Europe data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
269 places, 13,550 data points, 1961–2024
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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