Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Production in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Production was 417,000 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Production in Republic of Korea, 1973–2024
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 — production in Republic of Korea is 417,000 t, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.2% on the previous year and down 54.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — production in Republic of Korea peaked at 984,000 t in 2016 and was at its lowest, 11,000 t, in 1973.
That places Republic of Korea 8th out of 114 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.
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Production in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 11,000 t | — |
| 1974 | 16,000 t | +45.5% |
| 1975 | 26,000 t | +62.5% |
| 1976 | 45,000 t | +73.1% |
| 1977 | 46,000 t | +2.2% |
| 1978 | 113,000 t | +145.7% |
| 1979 | 119,000 t | +5.3% |
| 1980 | 133,000 t | +11.8% |
| 1981 | 134,000 t | +0.8% |
| 1982 | 116,000 t | -13.4% |
| 1983 | 144,000 t | +24.1% |
| 1984 | 165,000 t | +14.6% |
| 1985 | 208,000 t | +26.1% |
| 1986 | 231,000 t | +11.1% |
| 1987 | 271,000 t | +17.3% |
| 1988 | 279,000 t | +3.0% |
| 1989 | 340,000 t | +21.9% |
| 1990 | 384,000 t | +12.9% |
| 1991 | 483,000 t | +25.8% |
| 1992 | 520,000 t | +7.7% |
| 1993 | 519,000 t | -0.2% |
| 1994 | 564,000 t | +8.7% |
| 1995 | 607,000 t | +7.6% |
| 1996 | 626,000 t | +3.1% |
| 1997 | 868,000 t | +38.7% |
| 1998 | 463,000 t | -46.7% |
| 1999 | 632,000 t | +36.5% |
| 2000 | 652,000 t | +3.2% |
| 2001 | 653,000 t | +0.2% |
| 2002 | 731,000 t | +11.9% |
| 2003 | 730,000 t | -0.1% |
| 2004 | 738,000 t | +1.1% |
| 2005 | 867,000 t | +17.5% |
| 2006 | 638,000 t | -26.4% |
| 2007 | 812,000 t | +27.3% |
| 2008 | 181,000 t | -77.7% |
| 2009 | 162,000 t | -10.5% |
| 2010 | 177,000 t | +9.3% |
| 2011 | 162,000 t | -8.5% |
| 2012 | 901,000 t | +456.2% |
| 2013 | 916,000 t | +1.7% |
| 2014 | 923,000 t | +0.8% |
| 2015 | 971,000 t | +5.2% |
| 2016 | 984,000 t | +1.3% |
| 2017 | 138,000 t | -86.0% |
| 2018 | 126,000 t | -8.7% |
| 2019 | 364,000 t | +188.9% |
| 2020 | 381,000 t | +4.7% |
| 2021 | 447,000 t | +17.3% |
| 2022 | 430,000 t | -3.8% |
| 2023 | 416,000 t | -3.3% |
| 2024 | 417,000 t | +0.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 53,714 t | 11,000 t | 119,000 t | 7 |
| 1980s | 202,100 t | 116,000 t | 340,000 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 566,600 t | 384,000 t | 868,000 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 616,400 t | 162,000 t | 867,000 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 566,200 t | 126,000 t | 984,000 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 418,200 t | 381,000 t | 447,000 t | 5 |
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More environment data for Republic of Korea
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Temperature change 1.9 °C (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.504 °C (2025)
- Cropland — Area 1,505 1000 ha (2024)
- Inland waters — Area 286 1000 ha (2024)
- Land area equipped for irrigation — Area 707.4 1000 ha (2024)
- Land area equipped for irrigation — Share in Cropland 47 % (2024)
- Agricultural land — Value of agricultural production (Int. $) per Area 9,980 USD_PPP/ha (2024)
- Arable land — Area 1,302 1000 ha (2024)
- Cropland — Area per capita 0.03 ha/cap (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — production in Republic of Korea?
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — production in Republic of Korea was 417,000 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — production recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 984,000 t in 2016.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — production recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 11,000 t in 1973.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — production?
- Republic of Korea ranks 8th out of 114 countries with data for 2024.
- Is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — production rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 54.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Korea 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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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