Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity in United States

United States: Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity was 42,243 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
42,243 t
Change on year
down 3.1%
World rank
13th
of 242 countries
All-time high
1.10 million t
in 1990
All-time low
17,500 t
in 1968
Years of data
58
1967–2024

Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity in United States, 1967–2024

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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 United States stood at 42,243 t.

The figure is down 3.1% on the previous year and down 23.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity in United States peaked at 1.10 million t in 1990 and was at its lowest, 17,500 t, in 1968.

United States ranks 13th of 242 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 United States, year by year

Annual values for Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity in United States, 1967 to 2024.
Year t Change
1967 28,500 t —
1968 17,500 t -38.6%
1969 20,600 t +17.7%
1970 25,700 t +24.8%
1971 53,200 t +107.0%
1972 76,500 t +43.8%
1973 63,500 t -17.0%
1974 79,800 t +25.7%
1975 91,000 t +14.0%
1976 109,000 t +19.8%
1977 169,000 t +55.0%
1978 300,700 t +77.9%
1979 306,000 t +1.8%
1980 436,000 t +42.5%
1981 221,300 t -49.2%
1982 290,300 t +31.2%
1983 418,700 t +44.2%
1984 536,100 t +28.0%
1985 528,200 t -1.5%
1986 695,700 t +31.7%
1987 797,100 t +14.6%
1988 828,400 t +3.9%
1989 1.05 million t +26.6%
1990 1.10 million t +5.3%
1991 560,000 t -49.3%
1992 697,000 t +24.5%
1993 144,000 t -79.3%
1994 292,000 t +102.8%
1995 379,000 t +29.8%
1996 482,000 t +27.2%
1997 554,000 t +14.9%
1998 597,000 t +7.8%
1999 668,000 t +11.9%
2000 738,780 t +10.6%
2001 449,090 t -39.2%
2002 338,589 t -24.6%
2003 295,024 t -12.9%
2004 313,312 t +6.2%
2005 290,983 t -7.1%
2006 245,927 t -15.5%
2007 171,172 t -30.4%
2008 115,331 t -32.6%
2009 115,227 t -0.1%
2010 126,098 t +9.4%
2011 105,000 t -16.7%
2012 96,000 t -8.6%
2013 79,000 t -17.7%
2014 55,000 t -30.4%
2015 58,238 t +5.9%
2016 54,380 t -6.6%
2017 52,403 t -3.6%
2018 50,000 t -4.6%
2019 40,000 t -20.0%
2020 42,068 t +5.2%
2021 55,387 t +31.7%
2022 53,108 t -4.1%
2023 43,615 t -17.9%
2024 42,243 t -3.1%

United States compared with similar countries

  • United States's 42,243 t is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,215 t, 34.8× the median. (70 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 22,200 t 17,500 t 28,500 t 3
1970s 127,440 t 25,700 t 306,000 t 10
1980s 580,050 t 221,300 t 1.05 million t 10
1990s 547,700 t 144,000 t 1.10 million t 10
2000s 307,344 t 115,227 t 738,780 t 10
2010s 71,612 t 40,000 t 126,098 t 10
2020s 47,284 t 42,068 t 55,387 t 5

Countries ranked near United States

  1. 10 China, mainland 57,426 t compare
  2. 11 Türkiye 48,078 t compare
  3. 11 Turkey 48,078 t compare
  4. 14 Serbia and Montenegro 42,000 t compare
  5. 15 United Arab Emirates 40,552 t compare
  6. 16 Indonesia 38,802 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 United States?
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity in United States was 42,243 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 States?
The highest recorded value was 1.10 million t in 1990.
What is the lowest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity recorded in United States?
The lowest recorded value was 17,500 t in 1968.
How does United States rank for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity?
United States ranks 13th out of 242 countries with data for 2024.
Is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity rising or falling in United States?
Over the last ten years it is down 23.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United States 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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