Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity in France
France: Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity was 33,621 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity in France, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
France recorded 33,621 t for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity in 2024.
That represents a change of up 7.3% on the previous year and up 11.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity in France peaked at 940,100 t in 1990 and was at its lowest, 16,100 t, in 1961.
France ranks 21st of 242 countries on this measure, 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 — Import quantity in France, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 16,100 t | — |
| 1962 | 24,500 t | +52.2% |
| 1963 | 34,600 t | +41.2% |
| 1964 | 46,300 t | +33.8% |
| 1965 | 55,100 t | +19.0% |
| 1966 | 64,600 t | +17.2% |
| 1967 | 64,000 t | -0.9% |
| 1968 | 94,000 t | +46.9% |
| 1969 | 145,000 t | +54.3% |
| 1970 | 157,000 t | +8.3% |
| 1971 | 195,000 t | +24.2% |
| 1972 | 223,000 t | +14.4% |
| 1973 | 240,000 t | +7.6% |
| 1974 | 253,000 t | +5.4% |
| 1975 | 184,000 t | -27.3% |
| 1976 | 269,000 t | +46.2% |
| 1977 | 306,800 t | +14.1% |
| 1978 | 334,000 t | +8.9% |
| 1979 | 397,000 t | +18.9% |
| 1980 | 393,700 t | -0.8% |
| 1981 | 388,600 t | -1.3% |
| 1982 | 400,500 t | +3.1% |
| 1983 | 652,000 t | +62.8% |
| 1984 | 619,000 t | -5.1% |
| 1985 | 608,100 t | -1.8% |
| 1986 | 685,100 t | +12.7% |
| 1987 | 684,000 t | -0.2% |
| 1988 | 829,400 t | +21.3% |
| 1989 | 869,100 t | +4.8% |
| 1990 | 940,100 t | +8.2% |
| 1991 | 871,000 t | -7.4% |
| 1992 | 164,598 t | -81.1% |
| 1993 | 33,000 t | -80.0% |
| 1994 | 20,000 t | -39.4% |
| 1995 | 24,000 t | +20.0% |
| 1996 | 28,000 t | +16.7% |
| 1997 | 32,000 t | +14.3% |
| 1998 | 275,010 t | +759.4% |
| 1999 | 274,000 t | -0.4% |
| 2000 | 276,691 t | +1.0% |
| 2001 | 546,194 t | +97.4% |
| 2002 | 321,152 t | -41.2% |
| 2003 | 250,056 t | -22.1% |
| 2004 | 225,348 t | -9.9% |
| 2005 | 133,853 t | -40.6% |
| 2006 | 46,536 t | -65.2% |
| 2007 | 42,164 t | -9.4% |
| 2008 | 56,510 t | +34.0% |
| 2009 | 41,515 t | -26.5% |
| 2010 | 33,435 t | -19.5% |
| 2011 | 32,240 t | -3.6% |
| 2012 | 34,371 t | +6.6% |
| 2013 | 31,107 t | -9.5% |
| 2014 | 30,058 t | -3.4% |
| 2015 | 32,634 t | +8.6% |
| 2016 | 36,479 t | +11.8% |
| 2017 | 39,196 t | +7.4% |
| 2018 | 39,343 t | +0.4% |
| 2019 | 40,709 t | +3.5% |
| 2020 | 30,140 t | -26.0% |
| 2021 | 41,187 t | +36.7% |
| 2022 | 35,325 t | -14.2% |
| 2023 | 31,348 t | -11.3% |
| 2024 | 33,621 t | +7.3% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 33,621 t is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,215 t, 27.7× the median. (70 countries reporting)
- France's 33,621 t is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2,928 t, 11.5× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity in France 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | +759.4% | 32,000 t | 275,010 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 60,467 t | 16,100 t | 145,000 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 255,880 t | 157,000 t | 397,000 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 612,950 t | 388,600 t | 869,100 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 266,171 t | 20,000 t | 940,100 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 194,002 t | 41,515 t | 546,194 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 34,957 t | 30,058 t | 40,709 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 34,324 t | 30,140 t | 41,187 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near France
- 18 India 37,519 t compare
- 19 Czechia 37,192 t compare
- 20 Philippines 33,819 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
More environment data for France
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -2.44 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -3.44 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.427 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.31 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate -3.66 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -3.23 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate -0.1777 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity in France?
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity in France was 33,621 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 France?
- The highest recorded value was 940,100 t in 1990.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 16,100 t in 1961.
- How does France rank for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity?
- France ranks 21st out of 242 countries with data for 2024.
- Is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France 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