Paper and paperboard — Export quantity in Western Europe
Western Europe: Paper and paperboard — Export quantity was 24.72 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Paper and paperboard — Export quantity in Western Europe, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for paper and paperboard — export quantity in Western Europe is 24.72 million t, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 4.7% on the previous year and down 12.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, paper and paperboard — export quantity in Western Europe peaked at 30.72 million t in 2007 and was at its lowest, 1.02 million t, in 1962.
Western Europe ranks 4th of 33 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.48 million t | 1.02 million t | 2.26 million t | 9 |
| 1970s | 3.67 million t | 2.51 million t | 5.19 million t | 10 |
| 1980s | 7.77 million t | 5.34 million t | 11.41 million t | 10 |
| 1990s | 16.45 million t | 12.19 million t | 22.03 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 26.99 million t | 22.40 million t | 30.72 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 28.67 million t | 26.91 million t | 29.55 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 26.37 million t | 23.62 million t | 28.77 million t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Western Europe
More environment data for Western Europe
- Standard Deviation 0.485 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.23 °C (2025)
- Roundwood — Production 151.58 million m3 (2024)
- Roundwood, non-coniferous — Production 54.56 million m3 (2024)
- Roundwood, coniferous — Production 97.02 million m3 (2024)
- Roundwood — Export value 1.73 million 1000 USD (2024)
- Roundwood — Export quantity 14.73 million m3 (2024)
- Roundwood — Import value 1.84 million 1000 USD (2024)
- Roundwood — Import quantity 19.11 million m3 (2024)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Annual growth US$ -4.9 % (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is paper and paperboard — export quantity in Western Europe?
- Paper and paperboard — export quantity in Western Europe was 24.72 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 Western Europe?
- The highest recorded value was 30.72 million t in 2007.
- What is the lowest paper and paperboard — export quantity recorded in Western Europe?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.02 million t in 1962.
- How does Western Europe rank for paper and paperboard — export quantity?
- Western Europe ranks 4th out of 33 groups with data for 2024.
- Is paper and paperboard — export quantity rising or falling in Western Europe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Western 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.
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About this data
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