Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value in Western Asia
Western Asia: Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value was 364,949 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value in Western Asia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
In 2024, other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value in Western Asia stood at 364,949 1000 USD.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.9% on the previous year and up 34.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value in Western Asia peaked at 1.18 million 1000 USD in 2007 and was at its lowest, 5,932 1000 USD, in 1961.
That places Western Asia 9th 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 value in Western Asia, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 5,932 1000 USD | — |
| 1962 | 6,148 1000 USD | +3.6% |
| 1963 | 9,302 1000 USD | +51.3% |
| 1964 | 11,678 1000 USD | +25.5% |
| 1965 | 12,399 1000 USD | +6.2% |
| 1966 | 15,342 1000 USD | +23.7% |
| 1967 | 20,413 1000 USD | +33.1% |
| 1968 | 21,274 1000 USD | +4.2% |
| 1969 | 19,221 1000 USD | -9.7% |
| 1970 | 13,326 1000 USD | -30.7% |
| 1971 | 16,887 1000 USD | +26.7% |
| 1972 | 16,308 1000 USD | -3.4% |
| 1973 | 18,863 1000 USD | +15.7% |
| 1974 | 25,318 1000 USD | +34.2% |
| 1975 | 28,600 1000 USD | +13.0% |
| 1976 | 28,343 1000 USD | -0.9% |
| 1977 | 38,870 1000 USD | +37.1% |
| 1978 | 52,435 1000 USD | +34.9% |
| 1979 | 54,633 1000 USD | +4.2% |
| 1980 | 80,332 1000 USD | +47.0% |
| 1981 | 84,679 1000 USD | +5.4% |
| 1982 | 89,685 1000 USD | +5.9% |
| 1983 | 68,273 1000 USD | -23.9% |
| 1984 | 70,221 1000 USD | +2.9% |
| 1985 | 73,198 1000 USD | +4.2% |
| 1986 | 82,193 1000 USD | +12.3% |
| 1987 | 101,544 1000 USD | +23.5% |
| 1988 | 100,592 1000 USD | -0.9% |
| 1989 | 78,145 1000 USD | -22.3% |
| 1990 | 75,571 1000 USD | -3.3% |
| 1991 | 66,308 1000 USD | -12.3% |
| 1992 | 84,154 1000 USD | +26.9% |
| 1993 | 128,157 1000 USD | +52.3% |
| 1994 | 141,622 1000 USD | +10.5% |
| 1995 | 134,077 1000 USD | -5.3% |
| 1996 | 130,876 1000 USD | -2.4% |
| 1997 | 206,389 1000 USD | +57.7% |
| 1998 | 283,973 1000 USD | +37.6% |
| 1999 | 283,470 1000 USD | -0.2% |
| 2000 | 253,300 1000 USD | -10.6% |
| 2001 | 210,030 1000 USD | -17.1% |
| 2002 | 220,206 1000 USD | +4.8% |
| 2003 | 222,231 1000 USD | +0.9% |
| 2004 | 235,534 1000 USD | +6.0% |
| 2005 | 573,339 1000 USD | +143.4% |
| 2006 | 573,886 1000 USD | +0.1% |
| 2007 | 1.18 million 1000 USD | +105.2% |
| 2008 | 758,229 1000 USD | -35.6% |
| 2009 | 797,000 1000 USD | +5.1% |
| 2010 | 302,414 1000 USD | -62.1% |
| 2011 | 298,293 1000 USD | -1.4% |
| 2012 | 227,847 1000 USD | -23.6% |
| 2013 | 191,436 1000 USD | -16.0% |
| 2014 | 271,090 1000 USD | +41.6% |
| 2015 | 109,775 1000 USD | -59.5% |
| 2016 | 225,317 1000 USD | +105.3% |
| 2017 | 225,281 1000 USD | -0.0% |
| 2018 | 252,921 1000 USD | +12.3% |
| 2019 | 358,017 1000 USD | +41.6% |
| 2020 | 305,253 1000 USD | -14.7% |
| 2021 | 270,464 1000 USD | -11.4% |
| 2022 | 387,390 1000 USD | +43.2% |
| 2023 | 354,706 1000 USD | -8.4% |
| 2024 | 364,949 1000 USD | +2.9% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | +143.4% | 235,534 1000 USD | 573,339 1000 USD |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 13,523 1000 USD | 5,932 1000 USD | 21,274 1000 USD | 9 |
| 1970s | 29,358 1000 USD | 13,326 1000 USD | 54,633 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1980s | 82,886 1000 USD | 68,273 1000 USD | 101,544 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 153,460 1000 USD | 66,308 1000 USD | 283,973 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 502,144 1000 USD | 210,030 1000 USD | 1.18 million 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 246,239 1000 USD | 109,775 1000 USD | 358,017 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 336,552 1000 USD | 270,464 1000 USD | 387,390 1000 USD | 5 |
Countries ranked near Western Asia
- 6 China 177,011 1000 USD compare
- 7 Spain 166,071 1000 USD compare
- 8 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 141,521 1000 USD compare
- 9 China, mainland 132,067 1000 USD compare
- 10 Indonesia 125,014 1000 USD compare
- 11 United Arab Emirates 121,727 1000 USD compare
- 12 Russian Federation 120,802 1000 USD compare
- 12 Russia 120,802 1000 USD 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 value in Western Asia?
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value in Western Asia was 364,949 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value recorded in Western Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.18 million 1000 USD in 2007.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value recorded in Western Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,932 1000 USD in 1961.
- How does Western Asia rank for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value?
- Western Asia ranks 9th out of 29 groups with data for 2024.
- Is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value rising or falling in Western Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 34.6%. 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 value. 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