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
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity in United States, 1967–2024
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
- 10 China, mainland 57,426 t compare
- 11 Türkiye 48,078 t compare
- 11 Turkey 48,078 t compare
- 14 Serbia and Montenegro 42,000 t compare
- 15 United Arab Emirates 40,552 t compare
- 16 Indonesia 38,802 t compare
More environment data for United States
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -2.64 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -2.16 Percentage change (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 3.36 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 0.3672 % 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 -0.624 % 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 0.1269 % change on previous year (2024)
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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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