Paper and paperboard — Export value in Central America
Central America: Paper and paperboard — Export value was 659,591 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Paper and paperboard — Export value in Central America, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
In 2024, paper and paperboard — export value in Central America stood at 659,591 1000 USD.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.7% on the previous year and up 24.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, paper and paperboard — export value in Central America peaked at 742,796 1000 USD in 2022 and was at its lowest, 92 1000 USD, in 1961.
That places Central America 20th out of 29 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Paper and paperboard — Export value in Central America, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 92 1000 USD | — |
| 1962 | 299 1000 USD | +225.0% |
| 1963 | 524 1000 USD | +75.3% |
| 1964 | 431 1000 USD | -17.7% |
| 1965 | 426 1000 USD | -1.2% |
| 1966 | 870 1000 USD | +104.2% |
| 1967 | 1,145 1000 USD | +31.6% |
| 1968 | 2,005 1000 USD | +75.1% |
| 1969 | 2,812 1000 USD | +40.2% |
| 1970 | 3,824 1000 USD | +36.0% |
| 1971 | 5,912 1000 USD | +54.6% |
| 1972 | 12,460 1000 USD | +110.8% |
| 1973 | 7,588 1000 USD | -39.1% |
| 1974 | 11,044 1000 USD | +45.5% |
| 1975 | 9,217 1000 USD | -16.5% |
| 1976 | 10,195 1000 USD | +10.6% |
| 1977 | 12,048 1000 USD | +18.2% |
| 1978 | 8,609 1000 USD | -28.5% |
| 1979 | 18,785 1000 USD | +118.2% |
| 1980 | 33,663 1000 USD | +79.2% |
| 1981 | 34,273 1000 USD | +1.8% |
| 1982 | 30,905 1000 USD | -9.8% |
| 1983 | 38,034 1000 USD | +23.1% |
| 1984 | 30,173 1000 USD | -20.7% |
| 1985 | 21,128 1000 USD | -30.0% |
| 1986 | 21,920 1000 USD | +3.7% |
| 1987 | 103,183 1000 USD | +370.7% |
| 1988 | 153,430 1000 USD | +48.7% |
| 1989 | 92,466 1000 USD | -39.7% |
| 1990 | 70,838 1000 USD | -23.4% |
| 1991 | 78,785 1000 USD | +11.2% |
| 1992 | 88,082 1000 USD | +11.8% |
| 1993 | 67,688 1000 USD | -23.2% |
| 1994 | 73,518 1000 USD | +8.6% |
| 1995 | 153,894 1000 USD | +109.3% |
| 1996 | 217,302 1000 USD | +41.2% |
| 1997 | 237,205 1000 USD | +9.2% |
| 1998 | 184,721 1000 USD | -22.1% |
| 1999 | 175,393 1000 USD | -5.0% |
| 2000 | 142,853 1000 USD | -18.6% |
| 2001 | 144,693 1000 USD | +1.3% |
| 2002 | 144,426 1000 USD | -0.2% |
| 2003 | 200,256 1000 USD | +38.7% |
| 2004 | 246,932 1000 USD | +23.3% |
| 2005 | 265,039 1000 USD | +7.3% |
| 2006 | 291,122 1000 USD | +9.8% |
| 2007 | 300,732 1000 USD | +3.3% |
| 2008 | 407,338 1000 USD | +35.4% |
| 2009 | 298,249 1000 USD | -26.8% |
| 2010 | 328,012 1000 USD | +10.0% |
| 2011 | 373,369 1000 USD | +13.8% |
| 2012 | 413,504 1000 USD | +10.7% |
| 2013 | 461,792 1000 USD | +11.7% |
| 2014 | 528,197 1000 USD | +14.4% |
| 2015 | 539,551 1000 USD | +2.1% |
| 2016 | 599,823 1000 USD | +11.2% |
| 2017 | 593,631 1000 USD | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 609,387 1000 USD | +2.7% |
| 2019 | 408,684 1000 USD | -32.9% |
| 2020 | 508,171 1000 USD | +24.3% |
| 2021 | 568,474 1000 USD | +11.9% |
| 2022 | 742,796 1000 USD | +30.7% |
| 2023 | 618,277 1000 USD | -16.8% |
| 2024 | 659,591 1000 USD | +6.7% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Paper and paperboard — Export value in Central America changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | +370.7% | 21,920 1000 USD | 103,183 1000 USD |
| 1962 | +225.0% | 92 1000 USD | 299 1000 USD |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 956 1000 USD | 92 1000 USD | 2,812 1000 USD | 9 |
| 1970s | 9,968 1000 USD | 3,824 1000 USD | 18,785 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1980s | 55,918 1000 USD | 21,128 1000 USD | 153,430 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 134,743 1000 USD | 67,688 1000 USD | 237,205 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 244,164 1000 USD | 142,853 1000 USD | 407,338 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 485,595 1000 USD | 328,012 1000 USD | 609,387 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 619,462 1000 USD | 508,171 1000 USD | 742,796 1000 USD | 5 |
Countries ranked near Central America
- 17 Belgium-Luxembourg 2.01 million 1000 USD compare
- 18 Republic of Korea 1.89 million 1000 USD compare
- 19 Portugal 1.82 million 1000 USD compare
- 20 Japan 1.77 million 1000 USD compare
- 21 Russian Federation 1.40 million 1000 USD compare
- 21 Russia 1.40 million 1000 USD compare
- 23 Malaysia 1.36 million 1000 USD compare
More environment data for Central America
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -4.47 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -1.47 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.211 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.58 °C (2025)
- Industrial roundwood — Import value 24,240 1000 USD (2024)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Value US$, 2015 61,301 million USD (2024)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Value US$ 95,489 million USD (2024)
- Sawlogs and veneer logs — Production 14.37 million m3 (2024)
- Sawlogs and veneer logs, non-coniferous — Production 4.46 million m3 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is paper and paperboard — export value in Central America?
- Paper and paperboard — export value in Central America was 659,591 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 Central America?
- The highest recorded value was 742,796 1000 USD in 2022.
- What is the lowest paper and paperboard — export value recorded in Central America?
- The lowest recorded value was 92 1000 USD in 1961.
- How does Central America rank for paper and paperboard — export value?
- Central America ranks 20th out of 29 groups with data for 2024.
- Is paper and paperboard — export value rising or falling in Central America?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central America 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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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