Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity in Northern Europe
Northern Europe: Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity was 81,548 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity in Northern Europe, 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 Northern Europe stood at 81,548 t.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.7% on the previous year and down 24.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity in Northern Europe peaked at 1.39 million t in 1979 and was at its lowest, 60,800 t, in 1962.
Northern Europe ranks 14th of 29 groups on this measure, 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 Northern Europe, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 66,400 t | — |
| 1962 | 60,800 t | -8.4% |
| 1963 | 65,500 t | +7.7% |
| 1964 | 81,000 t | +23.7% |
| 1965 | 91,300 t | +12.7% |
| 1966 | 136,900 t | +49.9% |
| 1967 | 173,300 t | +26.6% |
| 1968 | 216,500 t | +24.9% |
| 1969 | 264,500 t | +22.2% |
| 1970 | 287,500 t | +8.7% |
| 1971 | 825,200 t | +187.0% |
| 1972 | 882,300 t | +6.9% |
| 1973 | 1.02 million t | +15.6% |
| 1974 | 1.21 million t | +18.2% |
| 1975 | 598,900 t | -50.3% |
| 1976 | 1.15 million t | +92.5% |
| 1977 | 1.29 million t | +12.0% |
| 1978 | 1.30 million t | +0.6% |
| 1979 | 1.39 million t | +7.3% |
| 1980 | 701,700 t | -49.7% |
| 1981 | 646,000 t | -7.9% |
| 1982 | 804,600 t | +24.6% |
| 1983 | 831,100 t | +3.3% |
| 1984 | 884,900 t | +6.5% |
| 1985 | 813,200 t | -8.1% |
| 1986 | 896,900 t | +10.3% |
| 1987 | 1.30 million t | +45.1% |
| 1988 | 1.30 million t | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 1.22 million t | -6.6% |
| 1990 | 801,800 t | -34.1% |
| 1991 | 714,900 t | -10.8% |
| 1992 | 730,185 t | +2.1% |
| 1993 | 443,004 t | -39.3% |
| 1994 | 470,900 t | +6.3% |
| 1995 | 645,600 t | +37.1% |
| 1996 | 472,100 t | -26.9% |
| 1997 | 565,900 t | +19.9% |
| 1998 | 547,305 t | -3.3% |
| 1999 | 567,335 t | +3.7% |
| 2000 | 512,716 t | -9.6% |
| 2001 | 496,869 t | -3.1% |
| 2002 | 203,858 t | -59.0% |
| 2003 | 181,773 t | -10.8% |
| 2004 | 128,192 t | -29.5% |
| 2005 | 116,351 t | -9.2% |
| 2006 | 149,924 t | +28.9% |
| 2007 | 162,227 t | +8.2% |
| 2008 | 232,340 t | +43.2% |
| 2009 | 206,115 t | -11.3% |
| 2010 | 225,463 t | +9.4% |
| 2011 | 134,057 t | -40.5% |
| 2012 | 179,849 t | +34.2% |
| 2013 | 257,763 t | +43.3% |
| 2014 | 108,480 t | -57.9% |
| 2015 | 212,325 t | +95.7% |
| 2016 | 215,453 t | +1.5% |
| 2017 | 196,236 t | -8.9% |
| 2018 | 193,707 t | -1.3% |
| 2019 | 182,084 t | -6.0% |
| 2020 | 76,940 t | -57.7% |
| 2021 | 66,551 t | -13.5% |
| 2022 | 88,031 t | +32.3% |
| 2023 | 80,222 t | -8.9% |
| 2024 | 81,548 t | +1.7% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity in Northern Europe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | +187.0% | 287,500 t | 825,200 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 128,467 t | 60,800 t | 264,500 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 995,660 t | 287,500 t | 1.39 million t | 10 |
| 1980s | 939,670 t | 646,000 t | 1.30 million t | 10 |
| 1990s | 595,903 t | 443,004 t | 801,800 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 239,036 t | 116,351 t | 512,716 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 190,542 t | 108,480 t | 257,763 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 78,658 t | 66,551 t | 88,031 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Northern Europe
- 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
- 16 Indonesia 38,802 t compare
- 17 Italy 38,588 t compare
More environment data for Northern Europe
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 1.53 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -1.04 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.685 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.48 °C (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 1.14 Percentage change (2024)
- Exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -1.97 Percentage change (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value -0.9433 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total fibre furnish — Production, annual growth rate 0.7673 % change on previous year (2024)
- Roundwood — Import quantity, annual growth rate 13.76 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity in Northern Europe?
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity in Northern Europe was 81,548 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 Northern Europe?
- The highest recorded value was 1.39 million t in 1979.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity recorded in Northern Europe?
- The lowest recorded value was 60,800 t in 1962.
- How does Northern Europe rank for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity?
- Northern Europe ranks 14th out of 29 groups with data for 2024.
- Is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity rising or falling in Northern Europe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Northern Europe 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