Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity was 59,717 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity in United Kingdom, 1971–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
United Kingdom recorded 59,717 t for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity in 2024.
The figure is up 6.3% on the previous year and up 15.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity in United Kingdom peaked at 911,100 t in 1979 and was at its lowest, 43,000 t, in 1994.
That places United Kingdom 8th out of 242 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 543,300 t | — |
| 1972 | 577,400 t | +6.3% |
| 1973 | 647,200 t | +12.1% |
| 1974 | 815,000 t | +25.9% |
| 1975 | 280,600 t | -65.6% |
| 1976 | 754,800 t | +169.0% |
| 1977 | 894,600 t | +18.5% |
| 1978 | 863,300 t | -3.5% |
| 1979 | 911,100 t | +5.5% |
| 1980 | 277,200 t | -69.6% |
| 1981 | 263,400 t | -5.0% |
| 1982 | 286,500 t | +8.8% |
| 1983 | 283,000 t | -1.2% |
| 1984 | 311,000 t | +9.9% |
| 1985 | 274,000 t | -11.9% |
| 1986 | 307,000 t | +12.0% |
| 1987 | 690,700 t | +125.0% |
| 1988 | 652,900 t | -5.5% |
| 1989 | 575,300 t | -11.9% |
| 1990 | 139,200 t | -75.8% |
| 1991 | 125,500 t | -9.8% |
| 1992 | 148,700 t | +18.5% |
| 1993 | 72,000 t | -51.6% |
| 1994 | 43,000 t | -40.3% |
| 1995 | 287,000 t | +567.4% |
| 1996 | 360,000 t | +25.4% |
| 1997 | 381,000 t | +5.8% |
| 1998 | 278,200 t | -27.0% |
| 1999 | 299,500 t | +7.7% |
| 2000 | 295,400 t | -1.4% |
| 2001 | 260,600 t | -11.8% |
| 2002 | 90,500 t | -65.3% |
| 2003 | 86,218 t | -4.7% |
| 2004 | 78,321 t | -9.2% |
| 2005 | 68,579 t | -12.4% |
| 2006 | 71,445 t | +4.2% |
| 2007 | 88,028 t | +23.2% |
| 2008 | 170,859 t | +94.1% |
| 2009 | 151,130 t | -11.5% |
| 2010 | 166,530 t | +10.2% |
| 2011 | 74,247 t | -55.4% |
| 2012 | 120,000 t | +61.6% |
| 2013 | 187,000 t | +55.8% |
| 2014 | 51,648 t | -72.4% |
| 2015 | 145,000 t | +180.7% |
| 2016 | 152,509 t | +5.2% |
| 2017 | 136,395 t | -10.6% |
| 2018 | 138,000 t | +1.2% |
| 2019 | 126,000 t | -8.7% |
| 2020 | 49,000 t | -61.1% |
| 2021 | 47,000 t | -4.1% |
| 2022 | 56,000 t | +19.1% |
| 2023 | 56,168 t | +0.3% |
| 2024 | 59,717 t | +6.3% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 59,717 t is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,215 t, 49.1× the median. (70 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 59,717 t is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2,928 t, 20.4× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity in United Kingdom 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | +567.4% | 43,000 t | 287,000 t |
| 2015 | +180.7% | 51,648 t | 145,000 t |
| 1976 | +169.0% | 280,600 t | 754,800 t |
| 1987 | +125.0% | 307,000 t | 690,700 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 698,589 t | 280,600 t | 911,100 t | 9 |
| 1980s | 392,100 t | 263,400 t | 690,700 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 213,410 t | 43,000 t | 381,000 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 136,108 t | 68,579 t | 295,400 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 129,733 t | 51,648 t | 187,000 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 53,577 t | 47,000 t | 59,717 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
- 5 China 91,039 t compare
- 6 Bangladesh 67,238 t compare
- 7 Poland 60,237 t compare
- 8 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 59,717 t compare
- 10 China, mainland 57,426 t compare
- 11 Türkiye 48,078 t compare
- 11 Turkey 48,078 t compare
More environment data for United Kingdom
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -3.13 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -7.25 Percentage change (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate -2.38 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -3.47 % 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 -0.8735 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual -1.29 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity in United Kingdom?
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity in United Kingdom was 59,717 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 United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 911,100 t in 1979.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 43,000 t in 1994.
- How does United Kingdom rank for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity?
- United Kingdom ranks 8th out of 242 countries with data for 2024.
- Is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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