Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Production in Argentina
Argentina: Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Production was 55,367 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Production in Argentina, 1968–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — production in Argentina stood at 55,367 t.
That represents a change of down 1.1% on the previous year and up 97.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — production in Argentina peaked at 403,700 t in 1972 and was at its lowest, 13,000 t, in 1997.
That places Argentina 33rd out of 131 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Production in Argentina, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 247,000 t | — |
| 1969 | 279,700 t | +13.2% |
| 1970 | 311,300 t | +11.3% |
| 1971 | 358,400 t | +15.1% |
| 1972 | 403,700 t | +12.6% |
| 1973 | 357,500 t | -11.4% |
| 1974 | 238,000 t | -33.4% |
| 1975 | 76,000 t | -68.1% |
| 1976 | 84,000 t | +10.5% |
| 1977 | 73,000 t | -13.1% |
| 1978 | 99,000 t | +35.6% |
| 1979 | 34,000 t | -65.7% |
| 1980 | 48,000 t | +41.2% |
| 1981 | 23,000 t | -52.1% |
| 1982 | 27,000 t | +17.4% |
| 1983 | 47,000 t | +74.1% |
| 1984 | 43,000 t | -8.5% |
| 1985 | 54,000 t | +25.6% |
| 1986 | 28,000 t | -48.1% |
| 1987 | 37,000 t | +32.1% |
| 1988 | 35,000 t | -5.4% |
| 1989 | 43,000 t | +22.9% |
| 1990 | 41,000 t | -4.7% |
| 1991 | 43,000 t | +4.9% |
| 1992 | 82,000 t | +90.7% |
| 1993 | 61,000 t | -25.6% |
| 1994 | 99,000 t | +62.3% |
| 1995 | 37,000 t | -62.6% |
| 1996 | 48,000 t | +29.7% |
| 1997 | 13,000 t | -72.9% |
| 1998 | 25,000 t | +92.3% |
| 1999 | 29,000 t | +16.0% |
| 2000 | 27,000 t | -6.9% |
| 2001 | 55,000 t | +103.7% |
| 2002 | 55,000 t | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 35,000 t | -36.4% |
| 2004 | 38,000 t | +8.6% |
| 2005 | 50,000 t | +31.6% |
| 2006 | 60,000 t | +20.0% |
| 2007 | 49,000 t | -18.3% |
| 2008 | 35,000 t | -28.6% |
| 2009 | 27,000 t | -22.9% |
| 2010 | 41,000 t | +51.9% |
| 2011 | 27,000 t | -34.1% |
| 2012 | 27,000 t | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 85,000 t | +214.8% |
| 2014 | 28,000 t | -67.1% |
| 2015 | 28,000 t | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 34,000 t | +21.4% |
| 2017 | 48,000 t | +41.2% |
| 2018 | 55,000 t | +14.6% |
| 2019 | 54,000 t | -1.8% |
| 2020 | 55,000 t | +1.9% |
| 2021 | 56,000 t | +1.8% |
| 2022 | 57,000 t | +1.8% |
| 2023 | 56,000 t | -1.8% |
| 2024 | 55,367 t | -1.1% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 55,367 t is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3,000 t, 18.5× the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 55,367 t is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 2,018 t, 27.4× the median. (16 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Production in Argentina 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | +214.8% | 27,000 t | 85,000 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 263,350 t | 247,000 t | 279,700 t | 2 |
| 1970s | 203,490 t | 34,000 t | 403,700 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 38,500 t | 23,000 t | 54,000 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 47,800 t | 13,000 t | 99,000 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 43,100 t | 27,000 t | 60,000 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 42,700 t | 27,000 t | 85,000 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 55,873 t | 55,000 t | 57,000 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Argentina
- 30 South Africa 72,156 t compare
- 31 Belarus 69,800 t compare
- 32 Belgium-Luxembourg 64,000 t compare
- 34 China, Taiwan Province of 55,000 t compare
- 35 Serbia and Montenegro 54,000 t compare
- 36 Poland 50,000 t compare
More environment data for Argentina
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -5.89 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -4.78 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.306 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.03 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -0.8814 % 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 0.8286 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — production in Argentina?
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — production in Argentina was 55,367 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — production recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 403,700 t in 1972.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — production recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 13,000 t in 1997.
- How does Argentina rank for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — production?
- Argentina ranks 33rd out of 131 countries with data for 2024.
- Is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — production rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 97.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Argentina 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 — Production. 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