Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity in Central America
Central America: Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity was 15,710 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity in Central America, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity in Central America is 15,710 t, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 53.1% on the previous year and down 17.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity in Central America peaked at 348,496 t in 2006 and was at its lowest, 6,100 t, in 1961.
That places Central America 24th out of 29 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
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 Central America, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 6,100 t | — |
| 1962 | 8,800 t | +44.3% |
| 1963 | 14,200 t | +61.4% |
| 1964 | 19,000 t | +33.8% |
| 1965 | 21,200 t | +11.6% |
| 1966 | 23,200 t | +9.4% |
| 1967 | 26,800 t | +15.5% |
| 1968 | 86,100 t | +221.3% |
| 1969 | 75,100 t | -12.8% |
| 1970 | 71,700 t | -4.5% |
| 1971 | 77,300 t | +7.8% |
| 1972 | 85,400 t | +10.5% |
| 1973 | 76,600 t | -10.3% |
| 1974 | 66,900 t | -12.7% |
| 1975 | 40,900 t | -38.9% |
| 1976 | 64,700 t | +58.2% |
| 1977 | 62,800 t | -2.9% |
| 1978 | 57,500 t | -8.4% |
| 1979 | 93,800 t | +63.1% |
| 1980 | 135,600 t | +44.6% |
| 1981 | 73,700 t | -45.6% |
| 1982 | 73,500 t | -0.3% |
| 1983 | 52,800 t | -28.2% |
| 1984 | 39,100 t | -25.9% |
| 1985 | 55,900 t | +43.0% |
| 1986 | 140,100 t | +150.6% |
| 1987 | 115,500 t | -17.6% |
| 1988 | 113,300 t | -1.9% |
| 1989 | 89,100 t | -21.4% |
| 1990 | 125,700 t | +41.1% |
| 1991 | 151,500 t | +20.5% |
| 1992 | 185,510 t | +22.4% |
| 1993 | 226,537 t | +22.1% |
| 1994 | 114,000 t | -49.7% |
| 1995 | 119,500 t | +4.8% |
| 1996 | 254,600 t | +113.1% |
| 1997 | 339,800 t | +33.5% |
| 1998 | 195,769 t | -42.4% |
| 1999 | 110,368 t | -43.6% |
| 2000 | 110,094 t | -0.2% |
| 2001 | 68,724 t | -37.6% |
| 2002 | 143,534 t | +108.9% |
| 2003 | 187,956 t | +30.9% |
| 2004 | 238,229 t | +26.7% |
| 2005 | 246,868 t | +3.6% |
| 2006 | 348,496 t | +41.2% |
| 2007 | 296,973 t | -14.8% |
| 2008 | 286,827 t | -3.4% |
| 2009 | 33,796 t | -88.2% |
| 2010 | 36,732 t | +8.7% |
| 2011 | 29,586 t | -19.5% |
| 2012 | 29,955 t | +1.2% |
| 2013 | 33,584 t | +12.1% |
| 2014 | 18,959 t | -43.5% |
| 2015 | 17,396 t | -8.2% |
| 2016 | 45,641 t | +162.4% |
| 2017 | 60,965 t | +33.6% |
| 2018 | 66,268 t | +8.7% |
| 2019 | 45,040 t | -32.0% |
| 2020 | 46,052 t | +2.2% |
| 2021 | 51,268 t | +11.3% |
| 2022 | 54,830 t | +6.9% |
| 2023 | 33,530 t | -38.8% |
| 2024 | 15,710 t | -53.1% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity in Central 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | +221.3% | 26,800 t | 86,100 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 31,167 t | 6,100 t | 86,100 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 69,760 t | 40,900 t | 93,800 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 88,860 t | 39,100 t | 140,100 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 182,328 t | 110,368 t | 339,800 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 196,150 t | 33,796 t | 348,496 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 38,413 t | 17,396 t | 66,268 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 40,278 t | 15,710 t | 54,830 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Central America
- 21 France 33,621 t compare
- 22 Republic of Korea 33,185 t compare
- 23 Yugoslav SFR 32,400 t compare
- 24 China, Taiwan Province of 31,800 t compare
- 25 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 29,857 t compare
- 26 Russian Federation 28,273 t compare
- 26 Russia 28,273 t compare
More environment data for Central America
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -1.47 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -4.47 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.211 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.58 °C (2025)
- Industrial roundwood — Import value 24,240 1000 USD (2024)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Value US$, 2015 61,301 million USD (2024)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Value US$ 95,489 million USD (2024)
- Sawlogs and veneer logs — Production 14.37 million m3 (2024)
- Sawlogs and veneer logs, non-coniferous — Production 4.46 million m3 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity in Central America?
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity in Central America was 15,710 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 Central America?
- The highest recorded value was 348,496 t in 2006.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity recorded in Central America?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,100 t in 1961.
- How does Central America rank for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity?
- Central America ranks 24th out of 29 groups with data for 2024.
- Is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity rising or falling in Central America?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central America 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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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