Other papers mainly for packaging — Import quantity in Americas
Americas: Other papers mainly for packaging — Import quantity was 337,602 t in 2024. ▼ Falling
Other papers mainly for packaging — Import quantity in Americas, 1998–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, other papers mainly for packaging — import quantity in Americas stood at 337,602 t.
The figure is up 5.3% on the previous year and up 191.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other papers mainly for packaging — import quantity in Americas peaked at 536,448 t in 2004 and was at its lowest, 115,665 t, in 2014.
Americas ranks 5th of 29 groups on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 27 years of available data.
Other papers mainly for packaging — Import quantity in Americas, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 313,957 t | — |
| 1999 | 374,087 t | +19.2% |
| 2000 | 373,527 t | -0.1% |
| 2001 | 317,199 t | -15.1% |
| 2002 | 409,910 t | +29.2% |
| 2003 | 408,760 t | -0.3% |
| 2004 | 536,448 t | +31.2% |
| 2005 | 466,402 t | -13.1% |
| 2006 | 431,852 t | -7.4% |
| 2007 | 392,737 t | -9.1% |
| 2008 | 222,960 t | -43.2% |
| 2009 | 195,443 t | -12.3% |
| 2010 | 142,107 t | -27.3% |
| 2011 | 130,570 t | -8.1% |
| 2012 | 145,028 t | +11.1% |
| 2013 | 145,903 t | +0.6% |
| 2014 | 115,665 t | -20.7% |
| 2015 | 202,233 t | +74.8% |
| 2016 | 259,943 t | +28.5% |
| 2017 | 294,410 t | +13.3% |
| 2018 | 312,350 t | +6.1% |
| 2019 | 288,037 t | -7.8% |
| 2020 | 279,695 t | -2.9% |
| 2021 | 326,801 t | +16.8% |
| 2022 | 322,674 t | -1.3% |
| 2023 | 320,544 t | -0.7% |
| 2024 | 337,602 t | +5.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 344,022 t | 313,957 t | 374,087 t | 2 |
| 2000s | 375,524 t | 195,443 t | 536,448 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 203,625 t | 115,665 t | 312,350 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 317,463 t | 279,695 t | 337,602 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Americas
- 2 China 211,275 t compare
- 3 Costa Rica 146,680 t compare
- 4 China, mainland 135,197 t compare
- 5 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 121,757 t compare
- 5 United Kingdom 121,757 t compare
- 7 Spain 113,756 t compare
- 8 United States 108,267 t compare
More environment data for Americas
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Temperature change 1.95 °C (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.303 °C (2025)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Annual growth US$ 2.72 % (2024)
- Wood fuel, coniferous — Production 78.58 million m3 (2024)
- Wood fuel, non-coniferous — Production 263.00 million m3 (2024)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Share of GDP US$ 1.73 % (2024)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Value US$, 2015 525,862 million USD (2024)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Share of GDP US$ 1.74 % (2024)
- Wood fuel — Production 341.57 million m3 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other papers mainly for packaging — import quantity in Americas?
- Other papers mainly for packaging — import quantity in Americas was 337,602 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest other papers mainly for packaging — import quantity recorded in Americas?
- The highest recorded value was 536,448 t in 2004.
- What is the lowest other papers mainly for packaging — import quantity recorded in Americas?
- The lowest recorded value was 115,665 t in 2014.
- How does Americas rank for other papers mainly for packaging — import quantity?
- Americas ranks 5th out of 29 groups with data for 2024.
- Is other papers mainly for packaging — import quantity rising or falling in Americas?
- Over the last ten years it is up 191.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Americas data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Other papers mainly for packaging — Import quantity. 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