Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity was 874,809 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity in Republic of Korea, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, other paper and paperboard — import quantity in Republic of Korea stood at 874,809 t.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 16.1% on the previous year and up 46.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard — import quantity in Republic of Korea peaked at 922,410 t in 2021 and was at its lowest, 1,200 t, in 1967.
Republic of Korea ranks 19th of 220 countries 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 Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 9,500 t | — |
| 1962 | 9,900 t | +4.2% |
| 1963 | 5,200 t | -47.5% |
| 1964 | 1,300 t | -75.0% |
| 1965 | 3,300 t | +153.8% |
| 1966 | 3,800 t | +15.2% |
| 1967 | 1,200 t | -68.4% |
| 1968 | 7,000 t | +483.3% |
| 1969 | 11,000 t | +57.1% |
| 1970 | 17,400 t | +58.2% |
| 1971 | 23,000 t | +32.2% |
| 1972 | 28,700 t | +24.8% |
| 1973 | 23,300 t | -18.8% |
| 1974 | 25,100 t | +7.7% |
| 1975 | 17,900 t | -28.7% |
| 1976 | 23,100 t | +29.1% |
| 1977 | 19,000 t | -17.7% |
| 1978 | 23,500 t | +23.7% |
| 1979 | 29,600 t | +26.0% |
| 1980 | 31,100 t | +5.1% |
| 1981 | 35,100 t | +12.9% |
| 1982 | 36,800 t | +4.8% |
| 1983 | 50,700 t | +37.8% |
| 1984 | 60,900 t | +20.1% |
| 1985 | 89,800 t | +47.5% |
| 1986 | 120,400 t | +34.1% |
| 1987 | 153,700 t | +27.7% |
| 1988 | 171,100 t | +11.3% |
| 1989 | 187,200 t | +9.4% |
| 1990 | 199,400 t | +6.5% |
| 1991 | 214,100 t | +7.4% |
| 1992 | 256,877 t | +20.0% |
| 1993 | 299,604 t | +16.6% |
| 1994 | 356,600 t | +19.0% |
| 1995 | 396,300 t | +11.1% |
| 1996 | 435,000 t | +9.8% |
| 1997 | 379,000 t | -12.9% |
| 1998 | 233,000 t | -38.5% |
| 1999 | 352,000 t | +51.1% |
| 2000 | 352,000 t | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 337,000 t | -4.3% |
| 2002 | 463,000 t | +37.4% |
| 2003 | 437,000 t | -5.6% |
| 2004 | 496,000 t | +13.5% |
| 2005 | 444,473 t | -10.4% |
| 2006 | 461,000 t | +3.7% |
| 2007 | 506,000 t | +9.8% |
| 2008 | 471,000 t | -6.9% |
| 2009 | 392,746 t | -16.6% |
| 2010 | 492,491 t | +25.4% |
| 2011 | 537,203 t | +9.1% |
| 2012 | 534,085 t | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 539,515 t | +1.0% |
| 2014 | 598,850 t | +11.0% |
| 2015 | 581,797 t | -2.8% |
| 2016 | 776,000 t | +33.4% |
| 2017 | 759,196 t | -2.2% |
| 2018 | 800,146 t | +5.4% |
| 2019 | 745,980 t | -6.8% |
| 2020 | 803,455 t | +7.7% |
| 2021 | 922,410 t | +14.8% |
| 2022 | 772,832 t | -16.2% |
| 2023 | 753,225 t | -2.5% |
| 2024 | 874,809 t | +16.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5,800 t | 1,200 t | 11,000 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 23,060 t | 17,400 t | 29,600 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 93,680 t | 31,100 t | 187,200 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 312,188 t | 199,400 t | 435,000 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 436,022 t | 337,000 t | 506,000 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 636,526 t | 492,491 t | 800,146 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 825,346 t | 753,225 t | 922,410 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Korea
- 16 Saudi Arabia 1.05 million t compare
- 17 Philippines 1.00 million t compare
- 18 Thailand 911,625 t compare
- 20 United Arab Emirates 849,392 t compare
- 21 Morocco 836,530 t compare
- 22 Austria 799,801 t compare
More environment data for Republic of Korea
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.504 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.9 °C (2025)
- Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity, annual growth rate 16.14 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Import value, annual growth rate 2.1 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import 23.18 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value 8.76 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total fibre furnish — Production, annual growth rate 1.9 % change on previous year (2024)
- Recovered paper — Production 8.11 million t (2024)
- Total fibre furnish — Production 8.60 million t (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other paper and paperboard — import quantity in Republic of Korea?
- Other paper and paperboard — import quantity in Republic of Korea was 874,809 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 Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 922,410 t in 2021.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard — import quantity recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,200 t in 1967.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for other paper and paperboard — import quantity?
- Republic of Korea ranks 19th out of 220 countries with data for 2024.
- Is other paper and paperboard — import quantity rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 46.1%. 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 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