Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity in Europe
Europe: Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity was 33.58 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity in Europe, 1961–2024
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 29 groups on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity in Europe, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2.72 million t | — |
| 1962 | 2.90 million t | +6.7% |
| 1963 | 3.30 million t | +13.8% |
| 1964 | 3.73 million t | +13.1% |
| 1965 | 4.01 million t | +7.4% |
| 1966 | 4.43 million t | +10.6% |
| 1967 | 4.66 million t | +5.0% |
| 1968 | 5.26 million t | +12.9% |
| 1969 | 6.33 million t | +20.4% |
| 1970 | 6.42 million t | +1.4% |
| 1971 | 6.92 million t | +7.8% |
| 1972 | 7.43 million t | +7.2% |
| 1973 | 8.02 million t | +8.0% |
| 1974 | 8.56 million t | +6.7% |
| 1975 | 6.22 million t | -27.3% |
| 1976 | 7.90 million t | +27.1% |
| 1977 | 7.97 million t | +0.8% |
| 1978 | 8.43 million t | +5.9% |
| 1979 | 9.27 million t | +9.9% |
| 1980 | 9.29 million t | +0.2% |
| 1981 | 9.26 million t | -0.2% |
| 1982 | 9.29 million t | +0.3% |
| 1983 | 10.08 million t | +8.5% |
| 1984 | 10.54 million t | +4.5% |
| 1985 | 10.48 million t | -0.5% |
| 1986 | 11.58 million t | +10.5% |
| 1987 | 12.23 million t | +5.6% |
| 1988 | 12.88 million t | +5.3% |
| 1989 | 14.09 million t | +9.4% |
| 1990 | 14.43 million t | +2.4% |
| 1991 | 14.65 million t | +1.5% |
| 1992 | 14.74 million t | +0.6% |
| 1993 | 13.90 million t | -5.7% |
| 1994 | 15.23 million t | +9.6% |
| 1995 | 15.13 million t | -0.7% |
| 1996 | 16.12 million t | +6.6% |
| 1997 | 17.76 million t | +10.1% |
| 1998 | 19.07 million t | +7.4% |
| 1999 | 19.62 million t | +2.8% |
| 2000 | 20.36 million t | +3.8% |
| 2001 | 20.35 million t | -0.1% |
| 2002 | 20.82 million t | +2.3% |
| 2003 | 21.99 million t | +5.6% |
| 2004 | 22.36 million t | +1.7% |
| 2005 | 22.71 million t | +1.6% |
| 2006 | 24.89 million t | +9.6% |
| 2007 | 27.76 million t | +11.5% |
| 2008 | 26.25 million t | -5.4% |
| 2009 | 24.88 million t | -5.2% |
| 2010 | 26.74 million t | +7.5% |
| 2011 | 26.59 million t | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 26.88 million t | +1.1% |
| 2013 | 27.63 million t | +2.8% |
| 2014 | 28.68 million t | +3.8% |
| 2015 | 30.10 million t | +4.9% |
| 2016 | 30.89 million t | +2.6% |
| 2017 | 32.18 million t | +4.2% |
| 2018 | 33.23 million t | +3.3% |
| 2019 | 32.89 million t | -1.0% |
| 2020 | 33.19 million t | +0.9% |
| 2021 | 34.55 million t | +4.1% |
| 2022 | 34.66 million t | +0.3% |
| 2023 | 31.12 million t | -10.2% |
| 2024 | 33.58 million t | +7.9% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity in Europe changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | -27.3% | 8.56 million t | 6.22 million t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 China 10.36 million t compare
- 2 China, mainland 9.72 million t compare
- 3 Germany 5.60 million t compare
- 4 Poland 4.09 million t compare
- 5 United States 3.93 million t compare
More environment data for Europe
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -1.75 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -3.33 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.435 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.71 °C (2025)
- Total fibre furnish — Production 101.18 million t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Production 73.33 million t (2024)
- Paper and paperboard — Production 94.14 million t (2024)
- Recovered paper — Production 57.94 million t (2024)
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Use per area of cropland 49.53 kg/ha (2024)
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 29 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
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