Other paper and paperboard — Import value in United States
United States: Other paper and paperboard — Import value was 5.26 million 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other paper and paperboard — Import value in United States, 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 United States stood at 5.26 million 1000 USD.
The figure is up 8.5% on the previous year and up 39.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard — import value in United States peaked at 5.35 million 1000 USD in 2022 and was at its lowest, 22,628 1000 USD, in 1963.
That places United States 2nd out of 255 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other paper and paperboard — Import value in United States, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 24,964 1000 USD | — |
| 1962 | 26,406 1000 USD | +5.8% |
| 1963 | 22,628 1000 USD | -14.3% |
| 1964 | 26,434 1000 USD | +16.8% |
| 1965 | 26,426 1000 USD | -0.0% |
| 1966 | 37,055 1000 USD | +40.2% |
| 1967 | 29,363 1000 USD | -20.8% |
| 1968 | 33,720 1000 USD | +14.8% |
| 1969 | 31,311 1000 USD | -7.1% |
| 1970 | 36,739 1000 USD | +17.3% |
| 1971 | 39,571 1000 USD | +7.7% |
| 1972 | 57,013 1000 USD | +44.1% |
| 1973 | 89,405 1000 USD | +56.8% |
| 1974 | 125,980 1000 USD | +40.9% |
| 1975 | 83,410 1000 USD | -33.8% |
| 1976 | 113,756 1000 USD | +36.4% |
| 1977 | 155,835 1000 USD | +37.0% |
| 1978 | 233,123 1000 USD | +49.6% |
| 1979 | 290,450 1000 USD | +24.6% |
| 1980 | 337,360 1000 USD | +16.2% |
| 1981 | 201,732 1000 USD | -40.2% |
| 1982 | 201,807 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 303,255 1000 USD | +50.3% |
| 1984 | 571,959 1000 USD | +88.6% |
| 1985 | 614,277 1000 USD | +7.4% |
| 1986 | 769,017 1000 USD | +25.2% |
| 1987 | 956,535 1000 USD | +24.4% |
| 1988 | 1.04 million 1000 USD | +8.8% |
| 1989 | 1.82 million 1000 USD | +74.4% |
| 1990 | 1.91 million 1000 USD | +5.0% |
| 1991 | 871,597 1000 USD | -54.3% |
| 1992 | 1.16 million 1000 USD | +33.2% |
| 1993 | 1.06 million 1000 USD | -8.5% |
| 1994 | 1.27 million 1000 USD | +19.5% |
| 1995 | 1.67 million 1000 USD | +31.9% |
| 1996 | 3.82 million 1000 USD | +128.0% |
| 1997 | 4.09 million 1000 USD | +7.2% |
| 1998 | 2.14 million 1000 USD | -47.7% |
| 1999 | 2.51 million 1000 USD | +17.4% |
| 2000 | 2.80 million 1000 USD | +11.4% |
| 2001 | 2.46 million 1000 USD | -12.3% |
| 2002 | 2.59 million 1000 USD | +5.4% |
| 2003 | 2.61 million 1000 USD | +0.7% |
| 2004 | 3.08 million 1000 USD | +18.2% |
| 2005 | 3.17 million 1000 USD | +2.7% |
| 2006 | 3.41 million 1000 USD | +7.6% |
| 2007 | 3.41 million 1000 USD | -0.0% |
| 2008 | 3.45 million 1000 USD | +1.2% |
| 2009 | 2.78 million 1000 USD | -19.3% |
| 2010 | 3.05 million 1000 USD | +9.5% |
| 2011 | 2.93 million 1000 USD | -3.9% |
| 2012 | 3.21 million 1000 USD | +9.6% |
| 2013 | 3.51 million 1000 USD | +9.4% |
| 2014 | 3.78 million 1000 USD | +7.6% |
| 2015 | 3.83 million 1000 USD | +1.2% |
| 2016 | 3.66 million 1000 USD | -4.2% |
| 2017 | 3.91 million 1000 USD | +6.6% |
| 2018 | 4.25 million 1000 USD | +8.7% |
| 2019 | 3.99 million 1000 USD | -6.1% |
| 2020 | 3.84 million 1000 USD | -3.7% |
| 2021 | 4.40 million 1000 USD | +14.4% |
| 2022 | 5.35 million 1000 USD | +21.7% |
| 2023 | 4.85 million 1000 USD | -9.3% |
| 2024 | 5.26 million 1000 USD | +8.5% |
United States compared with similar countries
- United States's 5.26 million 1000 USD is above the median for high income countries, which is 117,310 1000 USD, 44.9× the median. (74 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other paper and paperboard — Import value in United States 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 | +128.0% | 1.67 million 1000 USD | 3.82 million 1000 USD |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 28,701 1000 USD | 22,628 1000 USD | 37,055 1000 USD | 9 |
| 1970s | 122,528 1000 USD | 36,739 1000 USD | 290,450 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1980s | 681,310 1000 USD | 201,732 1000 USD | 1.82 million 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.05 million 1000 USD | 871,597 1000 USD | 4.09 million 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.98 million 1000 USD | 2.46 million 1000 USD | 3.45 million 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.61 million 1000 USD | 2.93 million 1000 USD | 4.25 million 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.74 million 1000 USD | 3.84 million 1000 USD | 5.35 million 1000 USD | 5 |
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More environment data for United States
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -2.64 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -2.16 Percentage change (2025)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 0.2197 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) 1.39 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e), per 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e), per 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual 0.1952 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other paper and paperboard — import value in United States?
- Other paper and paperboard — import value in United States was 5.26 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 United States?
- The highest recorded value was 5.35 million 1000 USD in 2022.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard — import value recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 22,628 1000 USD in 1963.
- How does United States rank for other paper and paperboard — import value?
- United States ranks 2nd out of 255 countries with data for 2024.
- Is other paper and paperboard — import value rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States 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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About this data
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