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

Latest (2024)
36,292 t
Change on year
up 6.6%
Rank
19th
of 29 groups
All-time high
491,700 t
in 1997
All-time low
4,300 t
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity in South America, 1961–2024

0100.0k200.0k300.0k400.0k500.0k196119922024

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 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 South America, year by year

Annual values for Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity in South America, 1961 to 2024.
Year t Change
1961 4,300 t —
1962 4,400 t +2.3%
1963 5,900 t +34.1%
1964 7,000 t +18.6%
1965 7,900 t +12.9%
1966 21,200 t +168.4%
1967 40,600 t +91.5%
1968 43,700 t +7.6%
1969 48,400 t +10.8%
1970 71,400 t +47.5%
1971 83,100 t +16.4%
1972 89,900 t +8.2%
1973 100,000 t +11.2%
1974 223,100 t +123.1%
1975 101,200 t -54.6%
1976 90,800 t -10.3%
1977 87,700 t -3.4%
1978 81,500 t -7.1%
1979 83,900 t +2.9%
1980 104,200 t +24.2%
1981 123,300 t +18.3%
1982 121,500 t -1.5%
1983 109,600 t -9.8%
1984 98,200 t -10.4%
1985 100,900 t +2.7%
1986 106,100 t +5.2%
1987 111,700 t +5.3%
1988 118,600 t +6.2%
1989 93,500 t -21.2%
1990 113,800 t +21.7%
1991 151,100 t +32.8%
1992 200,738 t +32.9%
1993 226,207 t +12.7%
1994 261,672 t +15.7%
1995 400,961 t +53.2%
1996 407,000 t +1.5%
1997 491,700 t +20.8%
1998 201,764 t -59.0%
1999 150,248 t -25.5%
2000 153,230 t +2.0%
2001 87,293 t -43.0%
2002 89,442 t +2.5%
2003 95,235 t +6.5%
2004 124,150 t +30.4%
2005 120,588 t -2.9%
2006 140,607 t +16.6%
2007 135,715 t -3.5%
2008 124,253 t -8.4%
2009 67,063 t -46.0%
2010 76,102 t +13.5%
2011 80,420 t +5.7%
2012 67,069 t -16.6%
2013 66,519 t -0.8%
2014 75,708 t +13.8%
2015 45,001 t -40.6%
2016 49,923 t +10.9%
2017 48,705 t -2.4%
2018 49,827 t +2.3%
2019 50,463 t +1.3%
2020 35,885 t -28.9%
2021 39,501 t +10.1%
2022 38,450 t -2.7%
2023 34,055 t -11.4%
2024 36,292 t +6.6%

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity in South America 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.

YearChange FromTo
1966 +168.4% 7,900 t 21,200 t
1974 +123.1% 100,000 t 223,100 t

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 16 Indonesia 38,802 t compare
  2. 17 Italy 38,588 t compare
  3. 18 India 37,519 t compare
  4. 19 Czechia 37,192 t compare
  5. 20 Philippines 33,819 t compare
  6. 21 France 33,621 t compare
  7. 22 Republic of Korea 33,185 t compare

See the full ranking of 271 places →

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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 29 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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Indicator
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
271 places, 11,577 data points, 1961–2024
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