Other paper and paperboard — Import value in Malaysia

Malaysia: Other paper and paperboard — Import value was 650,242 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
650,242 1000 USD
Change on year
up 3.1%
World rank
32nd
of 255 countries
All-time high
982,057 1000 USD
in 2021
All-time low
4,084 1000 USD
in 1964
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Other paper and paperboard — Import value in Malaysia, 1961–2024

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Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.

Analysis

The most recent figure for other paper and paperboard — import value in Malaysia is 650,242 1000 USD, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 3.1% on the previous year and down 19.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard — import value in Malaysia peaked at 982,057 1000 USD in 2021 and was at its lowest, 4,084 1000 USD, in 1964.

That places Malaysia 32nd out of 255 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

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

Other paper and paperboard — Import value in Malaysia, year by year

Annual values for Other paper and paperboard — Import value in Malaysia, 1961 to 2024.
Year 1000 USD Change
1961 6,812 1000 USD —
1962 8,423 1000 USD +23.6%
1963 8,595 1000 USD +2.0%
1964 4,084 1000 USD -52.5%
1965 4,948 1000 USD +21.2%
1966 5,509 1000 USD +11.3%
1967 6,949 1000 USD +26.1%
1968 7,997 1000 USD +15.1%
1969 9,119 1000 USD +14.0%
1970 15,559 1000 USD +70.6%
1971 14,772 1000 USD -5.1%
1972 18,042 1000 USD +22.1%
1973 31,247 1000 USD +73.2%
1974 56,794 1000 USD +81.8%
1975 34,904 1000 USD -38.5%
1976 54,011 1000 USD +54.7%
1977 54,424 1000 USD +0.8%
1978 54,424 1000 USD +0.0%
1979 54,424 1000 USD +0.0%
1980 73,100 1000 USD +34.3%
1981 81,976 1000 USD +12.1%
1982 81,976 1000 USD +0.0%
1983 81,976 1000 USD +0.0%
1984 91,400 1000 USD +11.5%
1985 91,300 1000 USD -0.1%
1986 95,900 1000 USD +5.0%
1987 143,900 1000 USD +50.1%
1988 163,300 1000 USD +13.5%
1989 230,000 1000 USD +40.8%
1990 230,000 1000 USD +0.0%
1991 294,642 1000 USD +28.1%
1992 334,375 1000 USD +13.5%
1993 173,163 1000 USD -48.2%
1994 304,962 1000 USD +76.1%
1995 327,445 1000 USD +7.4%
1996 433,190 1000 USD +32.3%
1997 351,108 1000 USD -18.9%
1998 293,439 1000 USD -16.4%
1999 406,587 1000 USD +38.6%
2000 389,539 1000 USD -4.2%
2001 418,789 1000 USD +7.5%
2002 403,488 1000 USD -3.7%
2003 398,413 1000 USD -1.3%
2004 534,030 1000 USD +34.0%
2005 524,381 1000 USD -1.8%
2006 593,134 1000 USD +13.1%
2007 660,608 1000 USD +11.4%
2008 746,269 1000 USD +13.0%
2009 531,725 1000 USD -28.7%
2010 758,208 1000 USD +42.6%
2011 766,272 1000 USD +1.1%
2012 730,635 1000 USD -4.7%
2013 791,743 1000 USD +8.4%
2014 807,753 1000 USD +2.0%
2015 573,653 1000 USD -29.0%
2016 790,009 1000 USD +37.7%
2017 809,150 1000 USD +2.4%
2018 928,820 1000 USD +14.8%
2019 846,336 1000 USD -8.9%
2020 806,671 1000 USD -4.7%
2021 982,057 1000 USD +21.7%
2022 822,776 1000 USD -16.2%
2023 630,754 1000 USD -23.3%
2024 650,242 1000 USD +3.1%

Malaysia compared with similar countries

  • Malaysia's 650,242 1000 USD is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 59,951 1000 USD, 10.8× the median. (55 countries reporting)
  • Malaysia's 650,242 1000 USD is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 11,048 1000 USD, 58.9× the median. (32 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 6,937 1000 USD 4,084 1000 USD 9,119 1000 USD 9
1970s 38,860 1000 USD 14,772 1000 USD 56,794 1000 USD 10
1980s 113,483 1000 USD 73,100 1000 USD 230,000 1000 USD 10
1990s 314,891 1000 USD 173,163 1000 USD 433,190 1000 USD 10
2000s 520,038 1000 USD 389,539 1000 USD 746,269 1000 USD 10
2010s 780,258 1000 USD 573,653 1000 USD 928,820 1000 USD 10
2020s 778,500 1000 USD 630,754 1000 USD 982,057 1000 USD 5

Countries ranked near Malaysia

  1. 29 Philippines 719,572 1000 USD compare
  2. 30 Morocco 712,772 1000 USD compare
  3. 31 Portugal 659,862 1000 USD compare
  4. 33 Japan 645,005 1000 USD compare
  5. 34 Russian Federation 632,013 1000 USD compare
  6. 34 Russia 632,013 1000 USD compare

See the full ranking of 284 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is other paper and paperboard — import value in Malaysia?
Other paper and paperboard — import value in Malaysia was 650,242 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest other paper and paperboard — import value recorded in Malaysia?
The highest recorded value was 982,057 1000 USD in 2021.
What is the lowest other paper and paperboard — import value recorded in Malaysia?
The lowest recorded value was 4,084 1000 USD in 1964.
How does Malaysia rank for other paper and paperboard — import value?
Malaysia ranks 32nd out of 255 countries with data for 2024.
Is other paper and paperboard — import value rising or falling in Malaysia?
Over the last ten years it is down 19.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Malaysia data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Other paper and paperboard — Import value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Other paper and paperboard — Import value
Unit
1000 USD
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
284 places, 14,253 data points, 1961–2024
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