Other paper and paperboard — Import value in South America
South America: Other paper and paperboard — Import value was 2.25 million 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other paper and paperboard — Import value in South America, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
South America recorded 2.25 million 1000 USD for other paper and paperboard — import value in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.6% on the previous year and up 10.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard — import value in South America peaked at 3.02 million 1000 USD in 2022 and was at its lowest, 26,715 1000 USD, in 1961.
South America ranks 18th of 29 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 value in South America, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 26,715 1000 USD | — |
| 1962 | 30,503 1000 USD | +14.2% |
| 1963 | 30,317 1000 USD | -0.6% |
| 1964 | 32,629 1000 USD | +7.6% |
| 1965 | 32,326 1000 USD | -0.9% |
| 1966 | 37,405 1000 USD | +15.7% |
| 1967 | 40,246 1000 USD | +7.6% |
| 1968 | 56,111 1000 USD | +39.4% |
| 1969 | 54,393 1000 USD | -3.1% |
| 1970 | 77,804 1000 USD | +43.0% |
| 1971 | 74,039 1000 USD | -4.8% |
| 1972 | 89,808 1000 USD | +21.3% |
| 1973 | 121,143 1000 USD | +34.9% |
| 1974 | 195,402 1000 USD | +61.3% |
| 1975 | 154,828 1000 USD | -20.8% |
| 1976 | 156,194 1000 USD | +0.9% |
| 1977 | 176,678 1000 USD | +13.1% |
| 1978 | 179,029 1000 USD | +1.3% |
| 1979 | 213,702 1000 USD | +19.4% |
| 1980 | 295,069 1000 USD | +38.1% |
| 1981 | 312,748 1000 USD | +6.0% |
| 1982 | 301,660 1000 USD | -3.5% |
| 1983 | 258,468 1000 USD | -14.3% |
| 1984 | 299,310 1000 USD | +15.8% |
| 1985 | 324,618 1000 USD | +8.5% |
| 1986 | 324,585 1000 USD | -0.0% |
| 1987 | 388,968 1000 USD | +19.8% |
| 1988 | 405,535 1000 USD | +4.3% |
| 1989 | 283,990 1000 USD | -30.0% |
| 1990 | 360,760 1000 USD | +27.0% |
| 1991 | 387,153 1000 USD | +7.3% |
| 1992 | 607,311 1000 USD | +56.9% |
| 1993 | 602,845 1000 USD | -0.7% |
| 1994 | 724,576 1000 USD | +20.2% |
| 1995 | 1.56 million 1000 USD | +114.9% |
| 1996 | 1.45 million 1000 USD | -6.7% |
| 1997 | 1.79 million 1000 USD | +23.0% |
| 1998 | 1.45 million 1000 USD | -18.9% |
| 1999 | 1.02 million 1000 USD | -29.5% |
| 2000 | 908,388 1000 USD | -11.2% |
| 2001 | 869,920 1000 USD | -4.2% |
| 2002 | 821,931 1000 USD | -5.5% |
| 2003 | 921,199 1000 USD | +12.1% |
| 2004 | 1.09 million 1000 USD | +18.5% |
| 2005 | 1.05 million 1000 USD | -4.1% |
| 2006 | 1.21 million 1000 USD | +15.4% |
| 2007 | 1.44 million 1000 USD | +19.0% |
| 2008 | 1.57 million 1000 USD | +9.3% |
| 2009 | 1.31 million 1000 USD | -16.5% |
| 2010 | 1.55 million 1000 USD | +17.9% |
| 2011 | 1.97 million 1000 USD | +27.6% |
| 2012 | 1.76 million 1000 USD | -10.8% |
| 2013 | 1.98 million 1000 USD | +12.6% |
| 2014 | 2.04 million 1000 USD | +3.0% |
| 2015 | 1.70 million 1000 USD | -16.6% |
| 2016 | 1.64 million 1000 USD | -3.7% |
| 2017 | 1.73 million 1000 USD | +5.1% |
| 2018 | 1.99 million 1000 USD | +15.4% |
| 2019 | 1.95 million 1000 USD | -1.9% |
| 2020 | 1.85 million 1000 USD | -5.6% |
| 2021 | 2.39 million 1000 USD | +29.4% |
| 2022 | 3.02 million 1000 USD | +26.4% |
| 2023 | 2.09 million 1000 USD | -30.7% |
| 2024 | 2.25 million 1000 USD | +7.6% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other paper and paperboard — Import value in South 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | +114.9% | 724,576 1000 USD | 1.56 million 1000 USD |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 37,849 1000 USD | 26,715 1000 USD | 56,111 1000 USD | 9 |
| 1970s | 143,863 1000 USD | 74,039 1000 USD | 213,702 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1980s | 319,495 1000 USD | 258,468 1000 USD | 405,535 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 995,170 1000 USD | 360,760 1000 USD | 1.79 million 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.12 million 1000 USD | 821,931 1000 USD | 1.57 million 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.83 million 1000 USD | 1.55 million 1000 USD | 2.04 million 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.32 million 1000 USD | 1.85 million 1000 USD | 3.02 million 1000 USD | 5 |
Countries ranked near South America
- 15 Türkiye 1.47 million 1000 USD compare
- 15 Turkey 1.47 million 1000 USD compare
- 17 Viet Nam 1.34 million 1000 USD compare
- 17 Vietnam 1.34 million 1000 USD compare
- 19 India 1.10 million 1000 USD compare
- 20 Belgium-Luxembourg 1.08 million 1000 USD compare
- 21 Republic of Korea 1.06 million 1000 USD compare
More environment data for South America
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -4.98 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -6.52 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.218 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.23 °C (2025)
- Roundwood — Production 477.72 million m3 (2024)
- Roundwood, non-coniferous — Production 379.32 million m3 (2024)
- Roundwood, coniferous — Production 98.40 million m3 (2024)
- Roundwood — Export value 589,290 1000 USD (2024)
- Roundwood — Export quantity 4.28 million m3 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other paper and paperboard — import value in South America?
- Other paper and paperboard — import value in South America was 2.25 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 South America?
- The highest recorded value was 3.02 million 1000 USD in 2022.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard — import value recorded in South America?
- The lowest recorded value was 26,715 1000 USD in 1961.
- How does South America rank for other paper and paperboard — import value?
- South America ranks 18th out of 29 groups with data for 2024.
- Is other paper and paperboard — import value rising or falling in South America?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South 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