Paper and paperboard — Export quantity in Europe

Europe: Paper and paperboard — Export quantity was 58.93 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
58.93 million t
Change on year
up 8.1%
Rank
2nd
of 33 groups
All-time high
73.12 million t
in 2007
All-time low
5.41 million t
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Paper and paperboard — Export quantity in Europe, 1961–2024

020.0M40.0M60.0M80.0M196119922024

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for paper and paperboard — export quantity in Europe is 58.93 million t, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 8.1% on the previous year and down 11.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, paper and paperboard — export quantity in Europe peaked at 73.12 million t in 2007 and was at its lowest, 5.41 million t, in 1961.

That places Europe 2nd out of 33 groups 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 7.62 million t 5.41 million t 10.96 million t 9
1970s 14.58 million t 11.74 million t 18.90 million t 10
1980s 24.21 million t 19.01 million t 31.64 million t 10
1990s 42.22 million t 33.04 million t 54.73 million t 10
2000s 65.01 million t 56.06 million t 73.12 million t 10
2010s 67.54 million t 65.69 million t 69.10 million t 10
2020s 61.72 million t 54.52 million t 68.05 million t 5

Countries ranked near Europe

  1. 1 Germany 12.21 million t compare
  2. 2 China 10.12 million t compare
  3. 3 China, mainland 8.70 million t compare
  4. 4 Sweden 8.29 million t compare
  5. 5 Finland 6.33 million t compare

See the full ranking of 257 places →

More environment data for Europe

All data for Europe →

Frequently asked questions

What is paper and paperboard — export quantity in Europe?
Paper and paperboard — export quantity in Europe was 58.93 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest paper and paperboard — export quantity recorded in Europe?
The highest recorded value was 73.12 million t in 2007.
What is the lowest paper and paperboard — export quantity recorded in Europe?
The lowest recorded value was 5.41 million t in 1961.
How does Europe rank for paper and paperboard — export quantity?
Europe ranks 2nd out of 33 groups with data for 2024.
Is paper and paperboard — export quantity rising or falling in Europe?
Over the last ten years it is down 11.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Europe data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Paper and paperboard — Export quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Download this data

CSV · JSON — 64 observations, free to reuse under CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO).

About this data

Indicator
Paper and paperboard — Export quantity
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
257 places, 10,500 data points, 1961–2024
Last refreshed

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