Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity in Western Asia
Western Asia: Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity was 129,038 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity in Western Asia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Western Asia recorded 129,038 t for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity in 2024.
That represents a change of up 0.9% on the previous year and down 7.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity in Western Asia peaked at 902,993 t in 2007 and was at its lowest, 32,900 t, in 1961.
That places Western Asia 10th out of 29 groups with data for 2024, putting it 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 Western Asia, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 32,900 t | — |
| 1962 | 37,000 t | +12.5% |
| 1963 | 39,400 t | +6.5% |
| 1964 | 46,800 t | +18.8% |
| 1965 | 46,100 t | -1.5% |
| 1966 | 52,200 t | +13.2% |
| 1967 | 70,700 t | +35.4% |
| 1968 | 90,700 t | +28.3% |
| 1969 | 76,900 t | -15.2% |
| 1970 | 58,900 t | -23.4% |
| 1971 | 75,700 t | +28.5% |
| 1972 | 66,900 t | -11.6% |
| 1973 | 69,400 t | +3.7% |
| 1974 | 70,400 t | +1.4% |
| 1975 | 34,800 t | -50.6% |
| 1976 | 38,000 t | +9.2% |
| 1977 | 55,800 t | +46.8% |
| 1978 | 74,700 t | +33.9% |
| 1979 | 84,200 t | +12.7% |
| 1980 | 88,400 t | +5.0% |
| 1981 | 94,000 t | +6.3% |
| 1982 | 92,600 t | -1.5% |
| 1983 | 70,000 t | -24.4% |
| 1984 | 79,800 t | +14.0% |
| 1985 | 87,800 t | +10.0% |
| 1986 | 97,700 t | +11.3% |
| 1987 | 125,700 t | +28.7% |
| 1988 | 122,000 t | -2.9% |
| 1989 | 112,100 t | -8.1% |
| 1990 | 98,000 t | -12.6% |
| 1991 | 79,500 t | -18.9% |
| 1992 | 140,289 t | +76.5% |
| 1993 | 206,072 t | +46.9% |
| 1994 | 195,378 t | -5.2% |
| 1995 | 174,031 t | -10.9% |
| 1996 | 186,410 t | +7.1% |
| 1997 | 254,904 t | +36.7% |
| 1998 | 322,343 t | +26.5% |
| 1999 | 344,113 t | +6.8% |
| 2000 | 197,431 t | -42.6% |
| 2001 | 172,094 t | -12.8% |
| 2002 | 158,898 t | -7.7% |
| 2003 | 159,330 t | +0.3% |
| 2004 | 170,889 t | +7.3% |
| 2005 | 304,105 t | +78.0% |
| 2006 | 312,616 t | +2.8% |
| 2007 | 902,993 t | +188.9% |
| 2008 | 699,501 t | -22.5% |
| 2009 | 698,006 t | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 184,668 t | -73.5% |
| 2011 | 179,522 t | -2.8% |
| 2012 | 147,491 t | -17.8% |
| 2013 | 109,692 t | -25.6% |
| 2014 | 138,786 t | +26.5% |
| 2015 | 83,185 t | -40.1% |
| 2016 | 131,947 t | +58.6% |
| 2017 | 120,101 t | -9.0% |
| 2018 | 111,156 t | -7.4% |
| 2019 | 106,893 t | -3.8% |
| 2020 | 117,734 t | +10.1% |
| 2021 | 102,197 t | -13.2% |
| 2022 | 141,546 t | +38.5% |
| 2023 | 127,935 t | -9.6% |
| 2024 | 129,038 t | +0.9% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity in Western Asia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | +188.9% | 312,616 t | 902,993 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 54,744 t | 32,900 t | 90,700 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 62,880 t | 34,800 t | 84,200 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 97,010 t | 70,000 t | 125,700 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 200,104 t | 79,500 t | 344,113 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 377,586 t | 158,898 t | 902,993 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 131,344 t | 83,185 t | 184,668 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 123,690 t | 102,197 t | 141,546 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Western Asia
- 7 Poland 60,237 t compare
- 8 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 59,717 t compare
- 8 United Kingdom 59,717 t compare
- 10 China, mainland 57,426 t compare
- 11 Türkiye 48,078 t compare
- 11 Turkey 48,078 t compare
- 13 United States 42,243 t compare
More environment data for Western Asia
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.404 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.7 °C (2025)
- Other paper and paperboard — Production 4.72 million t (2024)
- Total fibre furnish — Production 5.65 million t (2024)
- Paper and paperboard — Production 5.12 million t (2024)
- Recovered paper — Production 5.50 million t (2024)
- Nutrient phosphate P2O5 (total) — Use per area of cropland 23.62 kg/ha (2024)
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Use per capita 8.47 kg/cap (2024)
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Use per value of agricultural production 20.01 g/Int$ (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity in Western Asia?
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity in Western Asia was 129,038 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 Western Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 902,993 t in 2007.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity recorded in Western Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 32,900 t in 1961.
- How does Western Asia rank for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity?
- Western Asia ranks 10th out of 29 groups with data for 2024.
- Is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity rising or falling in Western Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Western Asia 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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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