Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity in United States of America
United States of America: Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity was 3.93 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity in United States of America, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, other paper and paperboard — import quantity in United States of America stood at 3.93 million t. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
The figure is up 14.3% on the previous year and up 34.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard — import quantity in United States of America peaked at 3.93 million t in 2024 and was at its lowest, 85,700 t, in 1965.
United States of America ranks 15th of 28 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity in United States of America, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 104,800 t | — |
| 1962 | 124,700 t | +19.0% |
| 1963 | 107,800 t | -13.6% |
| 1964 | 93,000 t | -13.7% |
| 1965 | 85,700 t | -7.8% |
| 1966 | 145,700 t | +70.0% |
| 1967 | 96,400 t | -33.8% |
| 1968 | 95,100 t | -1.3% |
| 1969 | 93,500 t | -1.7% |
| 1970 | 92,300 t | -1.3% |
| 1971 | 147,000 t | +59.3% |
| 1972 | 218,400 t | +48.6% |
| 1973 | 283,300 t | +29.7% |
| 1974 | 240,000 t | -15.3% |
| 1975 | 139,000 t | -42.1% |
| 1976 | 161,000 t | +15.8% |
| 1977 | 242,000 t | +50.3% |
| 1978 | 423,900 t | +75.2% |
| 1979 | 429,000 t | +1.2% |
| 1980 | 612,000 t | +42.7% |
| 1981 | 325,200 t | -46.9% |
| 1982 | 373,500 t | +14.9% |
| 1983 | 530,700 t | +42.1% |
| 1984 | 677,900 t | +27.7% |
| 1985 | 675,100 t | -0.4% |
| 1986 | 904,800 t | +34.0% |
| 1987 | 1.06 million t | +17.1% |
| 1988 | 1.09 million t | +3.3% |
| 1989 | 1.98 million t | +81.1% |
| 1990 | 2.12 million t | +7.2% |
| 1991 | 1.14 million t | -46.2% |
| 1992 | 1.33 million t | +16.3% |
| 1993 | 1.40 million t | +5.3% |
| 1994 | 1.77 million t | +26.8% |
| 1995 | 1.95 million t | +9.9% |
| 1996 | 2.76 million t | +41.8% |
| 1997 | 3.11 million t | +12.6% |
| 1998 | 2.85 million t | -8.3% |
| 1999 | 3.34 million t | +17.2% |
| 2000 | 3.35 million t | +0.2% |
| 2001 | 3.13 million t | -6.5% |
| 2002 | 3.19 million t | +1.9% |
| 2003 | 2.99 million t | -6.1% |
| 2004 | 3.38 million t | +13.0% |
| 2005 | 3.27 million t | -3.4% |
| 2006 | 3.40 million t | +4.1% |
| 2007 | 3.13 million t | -7.9% |
| 2008 | 2.90 million t | -7.4% |
| 2009 | 2.41 million t | -16.9% |
| 2010 | 2.34 million t | -3.0% |
| 2011 | 1.96 million t | -16.2% |
| 2012 | 2.43 million t | +23.9% |
| 2013 | 2.73 million t | +12.2% |
| 2014 | 2.92 million t | +6.9% |
| 2015 | 3.00 million t | +2.8% |
| 2016 | 3.15 million t | +5.2% |
| 2017 | 3.39 million t | +7.5% |
| 2018 | 3.52 million t | +3.9% |
| 2019 | 3.34 million t | -5.0% |
| 2020 | 3.43 million t | +2.7% |
| 2021 | 3.61 million t | +5.3% |
| 2022 | 3.67 million t | +1.5% |
| 2023 | 3.43 million t | -6.3% |
| 2024 | 3.93 million t | +14.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 105,189 t | 85,700 t | 145,700 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 237,590 t | 92,300 t | 429,000 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 823,480 t | 325,200 t | 1.98 million t | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.18 million t | 1.14 million t | 3.34 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.12 million t | 2.41 million t | 3.40 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.88 million t | 1.96 million t | 3.52 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.61 million t | 3.43 million t | 3.93 million t | 5 |
Countries ranked near United States of America
- 12 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 1.67 million t compare
- 13 Belgium-Luxembourg 1.52 million t compare
- 14 India 1.34 million t compare
- 15 Czechia 1.16 million t compare
- 15 Democratic Republic of the Congo 14,357 t compare
- 16 Saudi Arabia 1.05 million t compare
- 17 Philippines 1.00 million t compare
- 18 Thailand 911,625 t compare
More environment data for United States of America
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.306 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.76 °C (2025)
- Paper and paperboard — Import quantity, annual growth rate 11.42 % change on previous year (2024)
- Paper and paperboard — Import value, annual growth rate 5.42 % change on previous year (2024)
- Graphic papers — Import quantity, annual growth rate 8.58 % change on previous year (2024)
- Graphic papers — Import value, annual growth rate 1.54 % change on previous year (2024)
- Newsprint — Import quantity, gaps filled 728,131 t (2024)
- Newsprint — Import quantity, annual growth rate -4.47 % change on previous year (2024)
- Newsprint — Import value, gaps filled 434,660 1000 USD (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other paper and paperboard — import quantity in United States of America?
- Other paper and paperboard — import quantity in United States of America was 3.93 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 United States of America?
- The highest recorded value was 3.93 million t in 2024.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard — import quantity recorded in United States of America?
- The lowest recorded value was 85,700 t in 1965.
- How does United States of America rank for other paper and paperboard — import quantity?
- United States of America ranks 15th out of 28 groups with data for 2024.
- Is other paper and paperboard — import quantity rising or falling in United States of America?
- Over the last ten years it is up 34.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States of America 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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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