Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity in South America
South America: Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity was 36,292 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity in South 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 South America is 36,292 t, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.6% on the previous year and down 52.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity in South America peaked at 491,700 t in 1997 and was at its lowest, 4,300 t, in 1961.
South America ranks 19th of 31 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 20,378 t | 4,300 t | 48,400 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 101,260 t | 71,400 t | 223,100 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 108,760 t | 93,500 t | 123,300 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 260,519 t | 113,800 t | 491,700 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 113,758 t | 67,063 t | 153,230 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 60,974 t | 45,001 t | 80,420 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 36,837 t | 34,055 t | 39,501 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near South America
- 16 Czechia 37,192 t compare
- 17 Philippines 33,819 t compare
- 18 France 33,621 t compare
- 19 Republic of Korea 33,185 t compare
- 20 Yugoslav SFR 32,400 t compare
- 21 China, Taiwan Province of 31,800 t compare
- 22 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 29,857 t compare
More environment data for South America
- Standard Deviation 0.218 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.23 °C (2025)
- Roundwood — Production 477.72 million m3 (2024)
- Roundwood, non-coniferous — Production 379.32 million m3 (2024)
- Roundwood, coniferous — Production 98.40 million m3 (2024)
- Roundwood — Export value 589,290 1000 USD (2024)
- Roundwood — Export quantity 4.28 million m3 (2024)
- Roundwood — Import value 18,446 1000 USD (2024)
- Roundwood — Import quantity 62,493 m3 (2024)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Annual growth US$ -0.9414 % (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity in South America?
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity in South America was 36,292 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 South America?
- The highest recorded value was 491,700 t in 1997.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity recorded in South America?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,300 t in 1961.
- How does South America rank for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity?
- South America ranks 19th out of 31 groups with data for 2024.
- Is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity rising or falling in South America?
- Over the last ten years it is down 52.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South 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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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