Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Export quantity in United States
United States: Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Export quantity was 244,655 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Export quantity in United States, 1967–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — export quantity in United States stood at 244,655 t.
That represents a change of up 5.6% on the previous year and down 33.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — export quantity in United States peaked at 939,000 t in 1992 and was at its lowest, 121,838 t, in 2001.
That places United States 3rd out of 213 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, not elsewhere specified — Export quantity in United States, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 140,000 t | — |
| 1968 | 122,000 t | -12.9% |
| 1969 | 160,000 t | +31.1% |
| 1970 | 152,000 t | -5.0% |
| 1971 | 160,000 t | +5.3% |
| 1972 | 180,000 t | +12.5% |
| 1973 | 201,000 t | +11.7% |
| 1974 | 306,000 t | +52.2% |
| 1975 | 263,000 t | -14.1% |
| 1976 | 309,000 t | +17.5% |
| 1977 | 260,000 t | -15.9% |
| 1978 | 156,200 t | -39.9% |
| 1979 | 351,400 t | +125.0% |
| 1980 | 394,800 t | +12.4% |
| 1981 | 295,100 t | -25.3% |
| 1982 | 243,300 t | -17.6% |
| 1983 | 168,200 t | -30.9% |
| 1984 | 198,800 t | +18.2% |
| 1985 | 332,000 t | +67.0% |
| 1986 | 326,400 t | -1.7% |
| 1987 | 350,300 t | +7.3% |
| 1988 | 401,500 t | +14.6% |
| 1989 | 800,800 t | +99.5% |
| 1990 | 741,300 t | -7.4% |
| 1991 | 820,000 t | +10.6% |
| 1992 | 939,000 t | +14.5% |
| 1993 | 201,000 t | -78.6% |
| 1994 | 174,000 t | -13.4% |
| 1995 | 174,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 548,000 t | +214.9% |
| 1997 | 699,000 t | +27.6% |
| 1998 | 221,000 t | -68.4% |
| 1999 | 240,000 t | +8.6% |
| 2000 | 340,000 t | +41.7% |
| 2001 | 121,838 t | -64.2% |
| 2002 | 137,573 t | +12.9% |
| 2003 | 140,387 t | +2.0% |
| 2004 | 183,806 t | +30.9% |
| 2005 | 199,860 t | +8.7% |
| 2006 | 244,286 t | +22.2% |
| 2007 | 192,314 t | -21.3% |
| 2008 | 214,048 t | +11.3% |
| 2009 | 145,543 t | -32.0% |
| 2010 | 129,727 t | -10.9% |
| 2011 | 156,035 t | +20.3% |
| 2012 | 424,900 t | +172.3% |
| 2013 | 369,000 t | -13.2% |
| 2014 | 370,000 t | +0.3% |
| 2015 | 415,401 t | +12.3% |
| 2016 | 361,599 t | -13.0% |
| 2017 | 410,299 t | +13.5% |
| 2018 | 443,320 t | +8.0% |
| 2019 | 382,610 t | -13.7% |
| 2020 | 288,087 t | -24.7% |
| 2021 | 306,143 t | +6.3% |
| 2022 | 365,887 t | +19.5% |
| 2023 | 231,662 t | -36.7% |
| 2024 | 244,655 t | +5.6% |
United States compared with similar countries
- United States's 244,655 t is above the median for high income countries, which is 216.5 t, 1130.0× the median. (60 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Export quantity 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 | +214.9% | 174,000 t | 548,000 t |
| 2012 | +172.3% | 156,035 t | 424,900 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 140,667 t | 122,000 t | 160,000 t | 3 |
| 1970s | 233,860 t | 152,000 t | 351,400 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 351,120 t | 168,200 t | 800,800 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 475,730 t | 174,000 t | 939,000 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 191,966 t | 121,838 t | 340,000 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 346,289 t | 129,727 t | 443,320 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 287,287 t | 231,662 t | 365,887 t | 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, not elsewhere specified — export quantity in United States?
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — export quantity in United States was 244,655 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — export quantity recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 939,000 t in 1992.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — export quantity recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 121,838 t in 2001.
- How does United States rank for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — export quantity?
- United States ranks 3rd out of 213 countries with data for 2024.
- Is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — export quantity rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.9%. 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, not elsewhere specified — Export quantity. 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