Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Production in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Production was 187,670 t in 2024. ▼ Falling
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Production in United Kingdom, 1966–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — production in United Kingdom stood at 187,670 t.
The figure is up 2.5% on the previous year and down 33.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — production in United Kingdom peaked at 662,000 t in 2002 and was at its lowest, 183,139 t, in 2023.
That places United Kingdom 17th out of 131 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 59 years of available data.
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Production in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 584,600 t | — |
| 1967 | 500,700 t | -14.4% |
| 1968 | 558,300 t | +11.5% |
| 1969 | 588,000 t | +5.3% |
| 1970 | 612,200 t | +4.1% |
| 1971 | 584,700 t | -4.5% |
| 1972 | 434,700 t | -25.7% |
| 1973 | 505,000 t | +16.2% |
| 1974 | 412,000 t | -18.4% |
| 1975 | 352,000 t | -14.6% |
| 1976 | 445,000 t | +26.4% |
| 1977 | 519,000 t | +16.6% |
| 1978 | 461,000 t | -11.2% |
| 1979 | 449,000 t | -2.6% |
| 1980 | 375,000 t | -16.5% |
| 1981 | 358,000 t | -4.5% |
| 1982 | 348,000 t | -2.8% |
| 1983 | 263,000 t | -24.4% |
| 1984 | 282,000 t | +7.2% |
| 1985 | 301,000 t | +6.7% |
| 1986 | 304,000 t | +1.0% |
| 1987 | 333,000 t | +9.5% |
| 1988 | 347,000 t | +4.2% |
| 1989 | 347,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 276,000 t | -20.5% |
| 1991 | 240,000 t | -13.0% |
| 1992 | 248,000 t | +3.3% |
| 1993 | 284,000 t | +14.5% |
| 1994 | 315,000 t | +10.9% |
| 1995 | 353,000 t | +12.1% |
| 1996 | 361,000 t | +2.3% |
| 1997 | 415,000 t | +15.0% |
| 1998 | 464,000 t | +11.8% |
| 1999 | 515,000 t | +11.0% |
| 2000 | 480,000 t | -6.8% |
| 2001 | 419,000 t | -12.7% |
| 2002 | 662,000 t | +58.0% |
| 2003 | 646,000 t | -2.4% |
| 2004 | 572,000 t | -11.5% |
| 2005 | 595,000 t | +4.0% |
| 2006 | 301,000 t | -49.4% |
| 2007 | 313,000 t | +4.0% |
| 2008 | 299,000 t | -4.5% |
| 2009 | 246,000 t | -17.7% |
| 2010 | 294,000 t | +19.5% |
| 2011 | 307,000 t | +4.4% |
| 2012 | 271,000 t | -11.7% |
| 2013 | 272,000 t | +0.4% |
| 2014 | 284,000 t | +4.4% |
| 2015 | 251,000 t | -11.6% |
| 2016 | 250,000 t | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 270,000 t | +8.0% |
| 2018 | 290,925 t | +7.8% |
| 2019 | 287,000 t | -1.3% |
| 2020 | 232,463 t | -19.0% |
| 2021 | 251,343 t | +8.1% |
| 2022 | 204,575 t | -18.6% |
| 2023 | 183,139 t | -10.5% |
| 2024 | 187,670 t | +2.5% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 187,670 t is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,518 t, 123.6× the median. (48 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 187,670 t is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 826.5 t, 227.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 557,900 t | 500,700 t | 588,000 t | 4 |
| 1970s | 477,460 t | 352,000 t | 612,200 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 325,800 t | 263,000 t | 375,000 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 347,100 t | 240,000 t | 515,000 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 453,300 t | 246,000 t | 662,000 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 277,692 t | 250,000 t | 307,000 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 211,838 t | 183,139 t | 251,343 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
- 14 Yugoslav SFR 276,000 t compare
- 15 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 251,000 t compare
- 16 Czechoslovakia 207,000 t compare
- 17 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 187,670 t compare
- 19 Belgium 172,000 t compare
- 20 Indonesia 154,986 t compare
More environment data for United Kingdom
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -3.13 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -7.25 Percentage change (2025)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -0.9496 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) -2.57 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e), per 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e), per 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual 0.1556 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — production in United Kingdom?
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — production in United Kingdom was 187,670 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 United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 662,000 t in 2002.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — production recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 183,139 t in 2023.
- How does United Kingdom rank for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — production?
- United Kingdom ranks 17th out of 131 countries with data for 2024.
- Is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — production rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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