Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β€” Production in Americas

Americas: Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β€” Production was 1.69 million t in 2024. β–¬ Flat

Latest (2024)
1.69 million t
Change on year
down 2.3%
Rank
7th
of 31 groups
All-time high
5.38 million t
in 1973
All-time low
1.34 million t
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β€” Production in Americas, 1961–2024

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Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.

Analysis

The most recent figure for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β€” production in Americas is 1.69 million t, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.3% on the previous year and down 33.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β€” production in Americas peaked at 5.38 million t in 1973 and was at its lowest, 1.34 million t, in 1961.

Americas ranks 7th of 31 groups on this measure, in the top quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 2.07 million t 1.34 million t 4.72 million t 9
1970s 4.96 million t 4.35 million t 5.38 million t 10
1980s 3.92 million t 3.20 million t 4.60 million t 10
1990s 4.39 million t 2.78 million t 5.12 million t 10
2000s 4.81 million t 3.22 million t 5.34 million t 10
2010s 3.24 million t 2.21 million t 5.03 million t 10
2020s 2.15 million t 1.69 million t 3.13 million t 5

Countries ranked near Americas

  1. 4 Japan 1.23 million t compare
  2. 5 India 628,000 t compare
  3. 6 Finland 550,000 t compare
  4. 7 Brazil 449,000 t compare
  5. 8 Republic of Korea 417,000 t compare
  6. 9 Spain 411,100 t compare
  7. 10 Italy 349,584 t compare

See the full ranking of 154 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β€” production in Americas?
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β€” production in Americas was 1.69 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β€” production recorded in Americas?
The highest recorded value was 5.38 million t in 1973.
What is the lowest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β€” production recorded in Americas?
The lowest recorded value was 1.34 million t in 1961.
How does Americas rank for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β€” production?
Americas ranks 7th out of 31 groups with data for 2024.
Is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β€” production rising or falling in Americas?
Over the last ten years it is down 33.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Americas 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 β€” Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β€” Production
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
154 places, 6,551 data points, 1961–2024
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