Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity in Americas
Americas: Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity was 119,305 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity in Americas, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity in Americas stood at 119,305 t.
That represents a change of down 13.3% on the previous year and down 54.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity in Americas peaked at 2.27 million t in 2000 and was at its lowest, 16,700 t, in 1961.
That places Americas 12th out of 29 groups with data for 2024, putting it 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, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity in Americas, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 16,700 t | — |
| 1962 | 18,900 t | +13.2% |
| 1963 | 26,900 t | +42.3% |
| 1964 | 39,700 t | +47.6% |
| 1965 | 43,100 t | +8.6% |
| 1966 | 60,300 t | +39.9% |
| 1967 | 115,200 t | +91.0% |
| 1968 | 249,800 t | +116.8% |
| 1969 | 251,000 t | +0.5% |
| 1970 | 275,300 t | +9.7% |
| 1971 | 335,200 t | +21.8% |
| 1972 | 412,500 t | +23.1% |
| 1973 | 386,900 t | -6.2% |
| 1974 | 580,600 t | +50.1% |
| 1975 | 471,200 t | -18.8% |
| 1976 | 349,000 t | -25.9% |
| 1977 | 399,500 t | +14.5% |
| 1978 | 515,200 t | +29.0% |
| 1979 | 570,200 t | +10.7% |
| 1980 | 791,500 t | +38.8% |
| 1981 | 521,500 t | -34.1% |
| 1982 | 622,400 t | +19.3% |
| 1983 | 702,500 t | +12.9% |
| 1984 | 833,700 t | +18.7% |
| 1985 | 856,115 t | +2.7% |
| 1986 | 1.10 million t | +28.8% |
| 1987 | 1.18 million t | +7.1% |
| 1988 | 1.37 million t | +16.1% |
| 1989 | 1.54 million t | +12.2% |
| 1990 | 1.63 million t | +6.1% |
| 1991 | 1.06 million t | -35.0% |
| 1992 | 1.47 million t | +38.4% |
| 1993 | 675,745 t | -53.9% |
| 1994 | 731,536 t | +8.3% |
| 1995 | 958,455 t | +31.0% |
| 1996 | 1.21 million t | +25.8% |
| 1997 | 1.93 million t | +60.1% |
| 1998 | 1.29 million t | -33.1% |
| 1999 | 1.29 million t | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 2.27 million t | +76.0% |
| 2001 | 895,924 t | -60.6% |
| 2002 | 872,827 t | -2.6% |
| 2003 | 728,747 t | -16.5% |
| 2004 | 878,254 t | +20.5% |
| 2005 | 895,439 t | +2.0% |
| 2006 | 832,238 t | -7.1% |
| 2007 | 864,409 t | +3.9% |
| 2008 | 705,832 t | -18.3% |
| 2009 | 343,137 t | -51.4% |
| 2010 | 374,533 t | +9.1% |
| 2011 | 332,910 t | -11.1% |
| 2012 | 304,670 t | -8.5% |
| 2013 | 283,257 t | -7.0% |
| 2014 | 260,858 t | -7.9% |
| 2015 | 213,004 t | -18.3% |
| 2016 | 255,115 t | +19.8% |
| 2017 | 248,186 t | -2.7% |
| 2018 | 207,555 t | -16.4% |
| 2019 | 166,455 t | -19.8% |
| 2020 | 155,677 t | -6.5% |
| 2021 | 189,990 t | +22.0% |
| 2022 | 193,301 t | +1.7% |
| 2023 | 137,653 t | -28.8% |
| 2024 | 119,305 t | -13.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 91,289 t | 16,700 t | 251,000 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 429,560 t | 275,300 t | 580,600 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 951,752 t | 521,500 t | 1.54 million t | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.22 million t | 675,745 t | 1.93 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 928,858 t | 343,137 t | 2.27 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 264,654 t | 166,455 t | 374,533 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 159,185 t | 119,305 t | 193,301 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Americas
- 10 China, mainland 57,426 t compare
- 11 Türkiye 48,078 t compare
- 11 Turkey 48,078 t compare
- 13 United States 42,243 t compare
- 14 Serbia and Montenegro 42,000 t compare
- 15 United Arab Emirates 40,552 t compare
More environment data for Americas
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Temperature change 1.95 °C (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.303 °C (2025)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Annual growth US$ 2.72 % (2024)
- Wood fuel, coniferous — Production 78.58 million m3 (2024)
- Wood fuel, non-coniferous — Production 263.00 million m3 (2024)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Share of GDP US$ 1.73 % (2024)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Value US$, 2015 525,862 million USD (2024)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Share of GDP US$ 1.74 % (2024)
- Wood fuel — Production 341.57 million m3 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity in Americas?
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity in Americas was 119,305 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity recorded in Americas?
- The highest recorded value was 2.27 million t in 2000.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity recorded in Americas?
- The lowest recorded value was 16,700 t in 1961.
- How does Americas rank for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity?
- Americas ranks 12th out of 29 groups with data for 2024.
- Is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity rising or falling in Americas?
- Over the last ten years it is down 54.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Americas 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 — Import quantity. 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