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

Latest (2024)
2.25 million 1000 USD
Change on year
up 7.6%
Rank
18th
of 33 groups
All-time high
3.02 million 1000 USD
in 2022
All-time low
26,715 1000 USD
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

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

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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 33 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 15 India 1.10 million 1000 USD compare
  2. 16 Belgium-Luxembourg 1.08 million 1000 USD compare
  3. 17 Republic of Korea 1.06 million 1000 USD compare
  4. 18 Thailand 898,512 1000 USD compare
  5. 19 Czechia 892,670 1000 USD compare
  6. 20 Australia and New Zealand 868,069 1000 USD compare
  7. 21 Saudi Arabia 818,937 1000 USD compare

See the full ranking of 269 places →

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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 33 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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Indicator
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
269 places, 13,550 data points, 1961–2024
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