Other paper and paperboard — Import value in Northern America
Northern America: Other paper and paperboard — Import value was 7.86 million 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other paper and paperboard — Import value in Northern America, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
In 2024, other paper and paperboard — import value in Northern America stood at 7.86 million 1000 USD. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
That represents a change of up 8.4% on the previous year and up 42.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard — import value in Northern America peaked at 7.86 million 1000 USD in 2024 and was at its lowest, 57,669 1000 USD, in 1963.
Northern America ranks 6th of 29 groups on this measure, 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 Northern America, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 60,459 1000 USD | — |
| 1962 | 62,991 1000 USD | +4.2% |
| 1963 | 57,669 1000 USD | -8.4% |
| 1964 | 68,528 1000 USD | +18.8% |
| 1965 | 71,549 1000 USD | +4.4% |
| 1966 | 83,055 1000 USD | +16.1% |
| 1967 | 77,036 1000 USD | -7.2% |
| 1968 | 84,743 1000 USD | +10.0% |
| 1969 | 63,027 1000 USD | -25.6% |
| 1970 | 69,135 1000 USD | +9.7% |
| 1971 | 78,070 1000 USD | +12.9% |
| 1972 | 103,123 1000 USD | +32.1% |
| 1973 | 147,092 1000 USD | +42.6% |
| 1974 | 220,511 1000 USD | +49.9% |
| 1975 | 256,999 1000 USD | +16.5% |
| 1976 | 263,516 1000 USD | +2.5% |
| 1977 | 272,501 1000 USD | +3.4% |
| 1978 | 348,709 1000 USD | +28.0% |
| 1979 | 385,910 1000 USD | +10.7% |
| 1980 | 449,520 1000 USD | +16.5% |
| 1981 | 327,794 1000 USD | -27.1% |
| 1982 | 329,813 1000 USD | +0.6% |
| 1983 | 459,408 1000 USD | +39.3% |
| 1984 | 758,524 1000 USD | +65.1% |
| 1985 | 804,864 1000 USD | +6.1% |
| 1986 | 976,711 1000 USD | +21.4% |
| 1987 | 1.20 million 1000 USD | +22.4% |
| 1988 | 1.47 million 1000 USD | +23.4% |
| 1989 | 2.30 million 1000 USD | +56.1% |
| 1990 | 2.41 million 1000 USD | +4.7% |
| 1991 | 1.49 million 1000 USD | -38.2% |
| 1992 | 1.70 million 1000 USD | +14.4% |
| 1993 | 1.52 million 1000 USD | -10.5% |
| 1994 | 1.80 million 1000 USD | +18.2% |
| 1995 | 2.34 million 1000 USD | +29.7% |
| 1996 | 4.74 million 1000 USD | +102.8% |
| 1997 | 5.72 million 1000 USD | +20.8% |
| 1998 | 3.16 million 1000 USD | -44.8% |
| 1999 | 3.71 million 1000 USD | +17.5% |
| 2000 | 4.10 million 1000 USD | +10.4% |
| 2001 | 3.68 million 1000 USD | -10.1% |
| 2002 | 3.79 million 1000 USD | +2.8% |
| 2003 | 3.73 million 1000 USD | -1.5% |
| 2004 | 4.33 million 1000 USD | +16.1% |
| 2005 | 4.46 million 1000 USD | +3.0% |
| 2006 | 4.66 million 1000 USD | +4.4% |
| 2007 | 4.64 million 1000 USD | -0.4% |
| 2008 | 4.91 million 1000 USD | +5.8% |
| 2009 | 4.15 million 1000 USD | -15.4% |
| 2010 | 4.55 million 1000 USD | +9.7% |
| 2011 | 4.45 million 1000 USD | -2.3% |
| 2012 | 4.77 million 1000 USD | +7.1% |
| 2013 | 5.15 million 1000 USD | +8.2% |
| 2014 | 5.53 million 1000 USD | +7.3% |
| 2015 | 5.59 million 1000 USD | +1.0% |
| 2016 | 5.64 million 1000 USD | +0.9% |
| 2017 | 5.81 million 1000 USD | +3.0% |
| 2018 | 6.19 million 1000 USD | +6.7% |
| 2019 | 5.88 million 1000 USD | -5.1% |
| 2020 | 5.70 million 1000 USD | -3.1% |
| 2021 | 6.56 million 1000 USD | +15.3% |
| 2022 | 7.85 million 1000 USD | +19.5% |
| 2023 | 7.25 million 1000 USD | -7.6% |
| 2024 | 7.86 million 1000 USD | +8.4% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other paper and paperboard — Import value in Northern America 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | +102.8% | 2.34 million 1000 USD | 4.74 million 1000 USD |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 69,895 1000 USD | 57,669 1000 USD | 84,743 1000 USD | 9 |
| 1970s | 214,557 1000 USD | 69,135 1000 USD | 385,910 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1980s | 907,831 1000 USD | 327,794 1000 USD | 2.30 million 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.86 million 1000 USD | 1.49 million 1000 USD | 5.72 million 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.24 million 1000 USD | 3.68 million 1000 USD | 4.91 million 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.36 million 1000 USD | 4.45 million 1000 USD | 6.19 million 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.04 million 1000 USD | 5.70 million 1000 USD | 7.86 million 1000 USD | 5 |
Countries ranked near Northern America
- 3 China, mainland 5.08 million 1000 USD compare
- 4 Germany 4.99 million 1000 USD compare
- 5 Poland 3.37 million 1000 USD compare
- 6 Italy 3.21 million 1000 USD compare
- 7 Mexico 3.03 million 1000 USD compare
- 8 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 2.95 million 1000 USD compare
- 8 United Kingdom 2.95 million 1000 USD compare
More environment data for Northern America
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -3.25 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -2.23 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.466 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.49 °C (2025)
- Recovered paper — Production 43.74 million t (2024)
- Paper and paperboard — Production 70.81 million t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Production 60.43 million t (2024)
- Total fibre furnish — Production 92.54 million t (2024)
- Nutrient potash K2O (total) — Use per capita 13.25 kg/cap (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other paper and paperboard — import value in Northern America?
- Other paper and paperboard — import value in Northern America was 7.86 million 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 Northern America?
- The highest recorded value was 7.86 million 1000 USD in 2024.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard — import value recorded in Northern America?
- The lowest recorded value was 57,669 1000 USD in 1963.
- How does Northern America rank for other paper and paperboard — import value?
- Northern America ranks 6th out of 29 groups with data for 2024.
- Is other paper and paperboard — import value rising or falling in Northern America?
- Over the last ten years it is up 42.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Northern 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 value. 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