Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity was 33,185 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity in Republic of Korea, 1973–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Republic of Korea recorded 33,185 t for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity in 2024.
That represents a change of up 23.2% on the previous year and down 57.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity in Republic of Korea peaked at 282,000 t in 2002 and was at its lowest, 6,400 t, in 1973.
Republic of Korea ranks 18th of 210 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 Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 6,400 t | — |
| 1974 | 7,900 t | +23.4% |
| 1975 | 8,600 t | +8.9% |
| 1976 | 17,300 t | +101.2% |
| 1977 | 16,200 t | -6.4% |
| 1978 | 9,200 t | -43.2% |
| 1979 | 17,800 t | +93.5% |
| 1980 | 16,200 t | -9.0% |
| 1981 | 19,700 t | +21.6% |
| 1982 | 23,400 t | +18.8% |
| 1983 | 31,800 t | +35.9% |
| 1984 | 38,300 t | +20.4% |
| 1985 | 63,100 t | +64.8% |
| 1986 | 82,700 t | +31.1% |
| 1987 | 102,400 t | +23.8% |
| 1988 | 115,000 t | +12.3% |
| 1989 | 121,000 t | +5.2% |
| 1990 | 128,700 t | +6.4% |
| 1991 | 137,700 t | +7.0% |
| 1992 | 163,777 t | +18.9% |
| 1993 | 165,704 t | +1.2% |
| 1994 | 178,200 t | +7.5% |
| 1995 | 199,800 t | +12.1% |
| 1996 | 206,400 t | +3.3% |
| 1997 | 93,000 t | -54.9% |
| 1998 | 132,000 t | +41.9% |
| 1999 | 196,000 t | +48.5% |
| 2000 | 55,000 t | -71.9% |
| 2001 | 65,000 t | +18.2% |
| 2002 | 282,000 t | +333.8% |
| 2003 | 270,000 t | -4.3% |
| 2004 | 276,000 t | +2.2% |
| 2005 | 58,473 t | -78.8% |
| 2006 | 46,000 t | -21.3% |
| 2007 | 46,000 t | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 55,000 t | +19.6% |
| 2009 | 52,288 t | -4.9% |
| 2010 | 57,160 t | +9.3% |
| 2011 | 64,932 t | +13.6% |
| 2012 | 65,140 t | +0.3% |
| 2013 | 68,686 t | +5.4% |
| 2014 | 77,576 t | +12.9% |
| 2015 | 67,670 t | -12.8% |
| 2016 | 70,000 t | +3.4% |
| 2017 | 76,335 t | +9.0% |
| 2018 | 62,118 t | -18.6% |
| 2019 | 48,546 t | -21.8% |
| 2020 | 43,824 t | -9.7% |
| 2021 | 30,291 t | -30.9% |
| 2022 | 33,586 t | +10.9% |
| 2023 | 26,941 t | -19.8% |
| 2024 | 33,185 t | +23.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 11,914 t | 6,400 t | 17,800 t | 7 |
| 1980s | 61,360 t | 16,200 t | 121,000 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 160,128 t | 93,000 t | 206,400 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 120,576 t | 46,000 t | 282,000 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 65,816 t | 48,546 t | 77,576 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 33,565 t | 26,941 t | 43,824 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Korea
- 15 Czechia 37,192 t compare
- 16 Philippines 33,819 t compare
- 17 France 33,621 t compare
- 19 Yugoslav SFR 32,400 t compare
- 20 China, Taiwan Province of 31,800 t compare
- 21 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 29,857 t compare
More environment data for Republic of Korea
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.504 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.9 °C (2025)
- Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity, annual growth rate 16.14 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Import value, annual growth rate 2.1 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import 23.18 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value 8.76 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total fibre furnish — Production, annual growth rate 1.9 % change on previous year (2024)
- Recovered paper — Production 8.11 million t (2024)
- Total fibre furnish — Production 8.60 million t (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity in Republic of Korea?
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity in Republic of Korea was 33,185 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 Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 282,000 t in 2002.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,400 t in 1973.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity?
- Republic of Korea ranks 18th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 57.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this 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