Other paper and paperboard — Production in South-Eastern Asia
South-Eastern Asia: Other paper and paperboard — Production was 18.05 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other paper and paperboard — Production in South-Eastern Asia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, other paper and paperboard — production in South-Eastern Asia stood at 18.05 million t. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
The figure is up 2.7% on the previous year and up 49.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard — production in South-Eastern Asia peaked at 18.05 million t in 2024 and was at its lowest, 39,800 t, in 1963.
South-Eastern Asia ranks 11th of 30 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other paper and paperboard — Production in South-Eastern Asia, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 44,200 t | — |
| 1962 | 45,200 t | +2.3% |
| 1963 | 39,800 t | -11.9% |
| 1964 | 47,000 t | +18.1% |
| 1965 | 49,900 t | +6.2% |
| 1966 | 47,500 t | -4.8% |
| 1967 | 50,500 t | +6.3% |
| 1968 | 56,800 t | +12.5% |
| 1969 | 78,100 t | +37.5% |
| 1970 | 94,600 t | +21.1% |
| 1971 | 212,200 t | +124.3% |
| 1972 | 295,200 t | +39.1% |
| 1973 | 370,100 t | +25.4% |
| 1974 | 305,400 t | -17.5% |
| 1975 | 315,200 t | +3.2% |
| 1976 | 380,900 t | +20.8% |
| 1977 | 441,900 t | +16.0% |
| 1978 | 557,400 t | +26.1% |
| 1979 | 622,000 t | +11.6% |
| 1980 | 700,300 t | +12.6% |
| 1981 | 695,500 t | -0.7% |
| 1982 | 695,300 t | -0.0% |
| 1983 | 665,300 t | -4.3% |
| 1984 | 796,300 t | +19.7% |
| 1985 | 862,000 t | +8.3% |
| 1986 | 892,000 t | +3.5% |
| 1987 | 1.04 million t | +16.8% |
| 1988 | 1.21 million t | +16.0% |
| 1989 | 1.31 million t | +8.6% |
| 1990 | 1.82 million t | +38.4% |
| 1991 | 2.43 million t | +34.0% |
| 1992 | 3.15 million t | +29.6% |
| 1993 | 3.53 million t | +11.9% |
| 1994 | 4.01 million t | +13.7% |
| 1995 | 4.65 million t | +15.9% |
| 1996 | 5.22 million t | +12.1% |
| 1997 | 5.73 million t | +9.9% |
| 1998 | 6.23 million t | +8.7% |
| 1999 | 6.94 million t | +11.3% |
| 2000 | 6.70 million t | -3.4% |
| 2001 | 6.92 million t | +3.3% |
| 2002 | 6.97 million t | +0.8% |
| 2003 | 7.77 million t | +11.5% |
| 2004 | 8.07 million t | +3.8% |
| 2005 | 8.16 million t | +1.1% |
| 2006 | 9.92 million t | +21.6% |
| 2007 | 10.35 million t | +4.3% |
| 2008 | 10.63 million t | +2.7% |
| 2009 | 10.83 million t | +1.9% |
| 2010 | 10.48 million t | -3.3% |
| 2011 | 10.91 million t | +4.1% |
| 2012 | 11.27 million t | +3.3% |
| 2013 | 11.04 million t | -2.0% |
| 2014 | 12.08 million t | +9.4% |
| 2015 | 12.76 million t | +5.6% |
| 2016 | 13.48 million t | +5.7% |
| 2017 | 14.15 million t | +5.0% |
| 2018 | 14.51 million t | +2.5% |
| 2019 | 15.11 million t | +4.1% |
| 2020 | 15.31 million t | +1.3% |
| 2021 | 16.57 million t | +8.2% |
| 2022 | 17.12 million t | +3.3% |
| 2023 | 17.57 million t | +2.6% |
| 2024 | 18.05 million t | +2.7% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other paper and paperboard — Production in South-Eastern Asia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | +124.3% | 94,600 t | 212,200 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 51,000 t | 39,800 t | 78,100 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 359,490 t | 94,600 t | 622,000 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 886,990 t | 665,300 t | 1.31 million t | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.37 million t | 1.82 million t | 6.94 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.63 million t | 6.70 million t | 10.83 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 12.58 million t | 10.48 million t | 15.11 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 16.92 million t | 15.31 million t | 18.05 million t | 5 |
Countries ranked near South-Eastern Asia
More environment data for South-Eastern Asia
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 1.01 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 1.59 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.195 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.1 °C (2025)
- Paper and paperboard — Production 25.22 million t (2024)
- Total fibre furnish — Production 22.16 million t (2024)
- Recovered paper — Production 10.49 million t (2024)
- Nutrient phosphate P2O5 (total) — Use per value of agricultural 8.6 g/Int$ (2024)
- Nutrient potash K2O (total) — Import quantity 4.69 million t (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other paper and paperboard — production in South-Eastern Asia?
- Other paper and paperboard — production in South-Eastern Asia was 18.05 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest other paper and paperboard — production recorded in South-Eastern Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 18.05 million t in 2024.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard — production recorded in South-Eastern Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 39,800 t in 1963.
- How does South-Eastern Asia rank for other paper and paperboard — production?
- South-Eastern Asia ranks 11th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is other paper and paperboard — production rising or falling in South-Eastern Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 49.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South-Eastern Asia data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Other paper and paperboard — 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