Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity in Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Democratic People's Republic of Korea: Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity was 1,678 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity in Democratic People's Republic of Korea, 2008–2024
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 Democratic People's Republic of Korea stood at 1,678 t.
The figure is down 16.4% on the previous year and down 52.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity in Democratic People's Republic of Korea peaked at 3,563 t in 2014 and was at its lowest, 287 t, in 2012.
That places Democratic People's Republic of Korea 8th out of 20 regions 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 Democratic People's Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3,163 t | — |
| 2009 | 3,165 t | +0.1% |
| 2010 | 2,919 t | -7.8% |
| 2011 | 1,823 t | -37.5% |
| 2012 | 287 t | -84.3% |
| 2013 | 388 t | +35.2% |
| 2014 | 3,563 t | +818.3% |
| 2015 | 303 t | -91.5% |
| 2016 | 3,173 t | +947.2% |
| 2017 | 1,927 t | -39.3% |
| 2018 | 1,927 t | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 3,443 t | +78.7% |
| 2020 | 1,436 t | -58.3% |
| 2021 | 979 t | -31.8% |
| 2022 | 2,024 t | +106.7% |
| 2023 | 2,006 t | -0.9% |
| 2024 | 1,678 t | -16.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3,164 t | 3,163 t | 3,165 t | 2 |
| 2010s | 1,975 t | 287 t | 3,563 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,625 t | 979 t | 2,024 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Democratic People's Republic of Korea
- 5 China 91,039 t compare
- 6 Bangladesh 67,238 t compare
- 7 Poland 60,237 t compare
- 8 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 59,717 t compare
- 9 China, mainland 57,426 t compare
- 10 Serbia and Montenegro 42,000 t
- 11 United Arab Emirates 40,552 t compare
More environment data for Democratic People's Republic of Korea
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.499 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.26 °C (2025)
- Nutrient potash K2O (total) — Use per capita 0.45 kg/cap (2024)
- Nutrient phosphate P2O5 (total) — Use per value of agricultural 1.35 g/Int$ (2024)
- Nutrient potash K2O (total) — Import quantity 0 t (2024)
- Nutrient potash K2O (total) — Agricultural Use 12,000 t (2024)
- Nutrient potash K2O (total) — Use per value of agricultural production 2.32 g/Int$ (2024)
- Land area equipped for irrigation — Area 1,460 1000 ha (2024)
- Land area equipped for irrigation — Share in Cropland 57.31 % (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity in Democratic People's Republic of Korea?
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity in Democratic People's Republic of Korea was 1,678 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 Democratic People's Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 3,563 t in 2014.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity recorded in Democratic People's Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 287 t in 2012.
- How does Democratic People's Republic of Korea rank for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity?
- Democratic People's Republic of Korea ranks 8th out of 20 regions with data for 2024.
- Is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity rising or falling in Democratic People's Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 52.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic People's Republic of Korea 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