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

India: Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β€” Production was 628,000 t in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
628,000 t
Change on year
down 2.6%
World rank
5th
of 123 countries
All-time high
978,000 t
in 2014
All-time low
27,000 t
in 1985
Years of data
64
1961–2024

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

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

Analysis

In 2024, other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β€” production in India stood at 628,000 t.

That represents a change of down 2.6% on the previous year and down 35.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β€” production in India peaked at 978,000 t in 2014 and was at its lowest, 27,000 t, in 1985.

That places India 5th out of 123 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 152,889 t 125,200 t 184,600 t 9
1970s 145,430 t 103,000 t 226,000 t 10
1980s 112,300 t 27,000 t 232,000 t 10
1990s 77,300 t 38,000 t 125,000 t 10
2000s 305,410 t 130,000 t 577,000 t 10
2010s 746,400 t 583,000 t 978,000 t 10
2020s 663,800 t 628,000 t 701,000 t 5

Countries ranked near India

  1. 2 China, mainland 10.75 million t compare
  2. 3 Germany 1.35 million t compare
  3. 4 Japan 1.23 million t compare
  4. 6 Finland 550,000 t compare
  5. 7 Brazil 449,000 t compare
  6. 8 Republic of Korea 417,000 t compare

See the full ranking of 154 places β†’

More environment data for India

All data for India β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β€” production in India?
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β€” production in India was 628,000 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 India?
The highest recorded value was 978,000 t in 2014.
What is the lowest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β€” production recorded in India?
The lowest recorded value was 27,000 t in 1985.
How does India rank for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β€” production?
India ranks 5th out of 123 countries with data for 2024.
Is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β€” production rising or falling in India?
Over the last ten years it is down 35.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this India 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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About this data

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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