Other papers mainly for packaging — Import quantity in Asia

Asia: Other papers mainly for packaging — Import quantity was 597,247 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
597,247 t
Change on year
down 30.8%
Rank
3rd
of 30 groups
All-time high
976,720 t
in 2021
All-time low
186,620 t
in 1998
Years of data
27
1998–2024

Other papers mainly for packaging — Import quantity in Asia, 1998–2024

200.0k400.0k600.0k800.0k1.0M1998201120241998: 186.6k t1999: 190.7k t2000: 222.5k t2001: 217.3k t2002: 333.3k t2003: 282.3k t2004: 460.9k t2005: 392.1k t2006: 317.3k t2007: 284.0k t2008: 263.3k t2009: 242.0k t2010: 221.1k t2011: 237.4k t2012: 256.8k t2013: 282.8k t2014: 300.7k t2015: 296.8k t2016: 287.1k t2017: 358.9k t2018: 359.5k t2019: 365.3k t2020: 933.5k t2021: 976.7k t2022: 914.2k t2023: 862.9k t2024: 597.2k t

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

Analysis

In 2024, other papers mainly for packaging — import quantity in Asia stood at 597,247 t.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 30.8% on the previous year and up 98.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, other papers mainly for packaging — import quantity in Asia peaked at 976,720 t in 2021 and was at its lowest, 186,620 t, in 1998.

Asia ranks 3rd of 30 groups on this measure, 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
1990s 188,674 t 186,620 t 190,729 t 2
2000s 301,514 t 217,336 t 460,943 t 10
2010s 296,636 t 221,100 t 365,282 t 10
2020s 856,933 t 597,247 t 976,720 t 5

Countries ranked near Asia

  1. 1 Germany 236,783 t compare
  2. 2 China 211,275 t compare
  3. 3 Costa Rica 146,680 t compare
  4. 4 China, mainland 135,197 t compare
  5. 5 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 121,757 t compare
  6. 6 Spain 113,756 t compare

See the full ranking of 233 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is other papers mainly for packaging — import quantity in Asia?
Other papers mainly for packaging — import quantity in Asia was 597,247 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 Asia?
The highest recorded value was 976,720 t in 2021.
What is the lowest other papers mainly for packaging — import quantity recorded in Asia?
The lowest recorded value was 186,620 t in 1998.
How does Asia rank for other papers mainly for packaging — import quantity?
Asia ranks 3rd out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
Is other papers mainly for packaging — import quantity rising or falling in Asia?
Over the last ten years it is up 98.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Asia 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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Indicator
Other papers mainly for packaging — Import quantity
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
233 places, 5,506 data points, 1998–2024
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