Paper and paperboard — Export value in Canada
Canada: Paper and paperboard — Export value was 5.11 million 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Paper and paperboard — Export value in Canada, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
The most recent figure for paper and paperboard — export value in Canada is 5.11 million 1000 USD, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 1.9% on the previous year and down 21.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, paper and paperboard — export value in Canada peaked at 10.36 million 1000 USD in 2005 and was at its lowest, 742,973 1000 USD, in 1962.
That places Canada 7th out of 243 countries 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.
Paper and paperboard — Export value in Canada, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 763,760 1000 USD | — |
| 1962 | 742,973 1000 USD | -2.7% |
| 1963 | 747,555 1000 USD | +0.6% |
| 1964 | 830,947 1000 USD | +11.2% |
| 1965 | 865,864 1000 USD | +4.2% |
| 1966 | 968,602 1000 USD | +11.9% |
| 1967 | 969,307 1000 USD | +0.1% |
| 1968 | 1.00 million 1000 USD | +3.5% |
| 1969 | 1.14 million 1000 USD | +13.5% |
| 1970 | 1.19 million 1000 USD | +4.8% |
| 1971 | 1.21 million 1000 USD | +1.4% |
| 1972 | 1.34 million 1000 USD | +11.1% |
| 1973 | 1.51 million 1000 USD | +12.7% |
| 1974 | 2.08 million 1000 USD | +37.3% |
| 1975 | 1.98 million 1000 USD | -4.7% |
| 1976 | 2.30 million 1000 USD | +16.0% |
| 1977 | 2.63 million 1000 USD | +14.7% |
| 1978 | 3.06 million 1000 USD | +16.1% |
| 1979 | 3.39 million 1000 USD | +10.8% |
| 1980 | 3.88 million 1000 USD | +14.6% |
| 1981 | 4.27 million 1000 USD | +10.0% |
| 1982 | 3.98 million 1000 USD | -7.0% |
| 1983 | 4.00 million 1000 USD | +0.6% |
| 1984 | 4.58 million 1000 USD | +14.5% |
| 1985 | 4.79 million 1000 USD | +4.7% |
| 1986 | 5.03 million 1000 USD | +4.9% |
| 1987 | 5.81 million 1000 USD | +15.6% |
| 1988 | 6.90 million 1000 USD | +18.7% |
| 1989 | 6.84 million 1000 USD | -0.9% |
| 1990 | 7.20 million 1000 USD | +5.2% |
| 1991 | 7.29 million 1000 USD | +1.4% |
| 1992 | 7.13 million 1000 USD | -2.2% |
| 1993 | 7.07 million 1000 USD | -0.8% |
| 1994 | 7.29 million 1000 USD | +3.0% |
| 1995 | 10.09 million 1000 USD | +38.5% |
| 1996 | 9.47 million 1000 USD | -6.2% |
| 1997 | 9.37 million 1000 USD | -1.0% |
| 1998 | 8.89 million 1000 USD | -5.2% |
| 1999 | 8.82 million 1000 USD | -0.7% |
| 2000 | 9.78 million 1000 USD | +10.8% |
| 2001 | 9.38 million 1000 USD | -4.0% |
| 2002 | 8.83 million 1000 USD | -5.9% |
| 2003 | 8.79 million 1000 USD | -0.5% |
| 2004 | 9.85 million 1000 USD | +12.2% |
| 2005 | 10.36 million 1000 USD | +5.1% |
| 2006 | 10.11 million 1000 USD | -2.4% |
| 2007 | 8.87 million 1000 USD | -12.3% |
| 2008 | 9.84 million 1000 USD | +11.0% |
| 2009 | 7.19 million 1000 USD | -26.9% |
| 2010 | 7.05 million 1000 USD | -2.0% |
| 2011 | 7.32 million 1000 USD | +3.9% |
| 2012 | 6.43 million 1000 USD | -12.1% |
| 2013 | 6.49 million 1000 USD | +0.9% |
| 2014 | 6.52 million 1000 USD | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 5.62 million 1000 USD | -13.8% |
| 2016 | 5.03 million 1000 USD | -10.5% |
| 2017 | 5.04 million 1000 USD | +0.2% |
| 2018 | 5.80 million 1000 USD | +15.1% |
| 2019 | 5.21 million 1000 USD | -10.2% |
| 2020 | 4.28 million 1000 USD | -17.8% |
| 2021 | 4.89 million 1000 USD | +14.1% |
| 2022 | 5.88 million 1000 USD | +20.4% |
| 2023 | 5.21 million 1000 USD | -11.4% |
| 2024 | 5.11 million 1000 USD | -1.9% |
Canada compared with similar countries
- Canada's 5.11 million 1000 USD is above the median for high income countries, which is 49,396 1000 USD, 103.5× the median. (70 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 892,165 1000 USD | 742,973 1000 USD | 1.14 million 1000 USD | 9 |
| 1970s | 2.07 million 1000 USD | 1.19 million 1000 USD | 3.39 million 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.01 million 1000 USD | 3.88 million 1000 USD | 6.90 million 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 8.26 million 1000 USD | 7.07 million 1000 USD | 10.09 million 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 9.30 million 1000 USD | 7.19 million 1000 USD | 10.36 million 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.05 million 1000 USD | 5.03 million 1000 USD | 7.32 million 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.08 million 1000 USD | 4.28 million 1000 USD | 5.88 million 1000 USD | 5 |
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More environment data for Canada
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -2.52 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -6.76 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.642 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.96 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 2.9 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 1.7 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate -0.3398 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is paper and paperboard — export value in Canada?
- Paper and paperboard — export value in Canada was 5.11 million 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest paper and paperboard — export value recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 10.36 million 1000 USD in 2005.
- What is the lowest paper and paperboard — export value recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 742,973 1000 USD in 1962.
- How does Canada rank for paper and paperboard — export value?
- Canada ranks 7th out of 243 countries with data for 2024.
- Is paper and paperboard — export value rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Canada data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Paper and paperboard — Export value. 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