Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity in Germany

Germany: Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity was 5.60 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
5.60 million t
Change on year
up 6.0%
World rank
3rd
of 236 countries
All-time high
6.41 million t
in 2018
All-time low
704,600 t
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

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

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

Analysis

In 2024, other paper and paperboard — import quantity in Germany stood at 5.60 million t.

The figure is up 6.0% on the previous year and up 9.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard — import quantity in Germany peaked at 6.41 million t in 2018 and was at its lowest, 704,600 t, in 1961.

Germany ranks 3rd of 236 countries 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 1.05 million t 704,600 t 1.60 million t 9
1970s 1.78 million t 1.43 million t 2.06 million t 10
1980s 2.37 million t 2.00 million t 2.78 million t 10
1990s 3.04 million t 2.78 million t 3.35 million t 10
2000s 4.14 million t 3.50 million t 4.82 million t 10
2010s 5.59 million t 4.78 million t 6.41 million t 10
2020s 5.79 million t 5.28 million t 6.29 million t 5

Countries ranked near Germany

  1. 1 China 10.36 million t compare
  2. 2 China, mainland 9.72 million t compare
  3. 4 Poland 4.09 million t compare
  4. 5 Italy 3.51 million t compare
  5. 6 Mexico 3.09 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 Germany?
Other paper and paperboard — import quantity in Germany was 5.60 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 Germany?
The highest recorded value was 6.41 million t in 2018.
What is the lowest other paper and paperboard — import quantity recorded in Germany?
The lowest recorded value was 704,600 t in 1961.
How does Germany rank for other paper and paperboard — import quantity?
Germany ranks 3rd out of 236 countries with data for 2024.
Is other paper and paperboard — import quantity rising or falling in Germany?
Over the last ten years it is up 9.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Germany 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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