Paper and paperboard — Export value in Ireland
Ireland: Paper and paperboard — Export value was 45,697 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Paper and paperboard — Export value in Ireland, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
Ireland recorded 45,697 1000 USD for paper and paperboard — export value in 2024.
That represents a change of up 9.8% on the previous year and down 31.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, paper and paperboard — export value in Ireland peaked at 126,121 1000 USD in 2007 and was at its lowest, 1,744 1000 USD, in 1966.
That places Ireland 77th out of 243 countries 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 Ireland, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 3,231 1000 USD | — |
| 1962 | 2,792 1000 USD | -13.6% |
| 1963 | 2,509 1000 USD | -10.1% |
| 1964 | 3,231 1000 USD | +28.8% |
| 1965 | 3,023 1000 USD | -6.4% |
| 1966 | 1,744 1000 USD | -42.3% |
| 1967 | 3,065 1000 USD | +75.7% |
| 1968 | 4,160 1000 USD | +35.7% |
| 1969 | 4,484 1000 USD | +7.8% |
| 1970 | 5,448 1000 USD | +21.5% |
| 1971 | 7,202 1000 USD | +32.2% |
| 1972 | 9,399 1000 USD | +30.5% |
| 1973 | 12,961 1000 USD | +37.9% |
| 1974 | 21,473 1000 USD | +65.7% |
| 1975 | 19,550 1000 USD | -9.0% |
| 1976 | 17,154 1000 USD | -12.3% |
| 1977 | 20,251 1000 USD | +18.1% |
| 1978 | 25,197 1000 USD | +24.4% |
| 1979 | 27,066 1000 USD | +7.4% |
| 1980 | 27,358 1000 USD | +1.1% |
| 1981 | 28,587 1000 USD | +4.5% |
| 1982 | 15,584 1000 USD | -45.5% |
| 1983 | 15,172 1000 USD | -2.6% |
| 1984 | 13,953 1000 USD | -8.0% |
| 1985 | 9,194 1000 USD | -34.1% |
| 1986 | 19,161 1000 USD | +108.4% |
| 1987 | 21,943 1000 USD | +14.5% |
| 1988 | 39,125 1000 USD | +78.3% |
| 1989 | 39,218 1000 USD | +0.2% |
| 1990 | 36,462 1000 USD | -7.0% |
| 1991 | 27,839 1000 USD | -23.6% |
| 1992 | 46,131 1000 USD | +65.7% |
| 1993 | 25,854 1000 USD | -44.0% |
| 1994 | 44,947 1000 USD | +73.8% |
| 1995 | 54,464 1000 USD | +21.2% |
| 1996 | 72,800 1000 USD | +33.7% |
| 1997 | 42,460 1000 USD | -41.7% |
| 1998 | 49,619 1000 USD | +16.9% |
| 1999 | 70,507 1000 USD | +42.1% |
| 2000 | 73,060 1000 USD | +3.6% |
| 2001 | 63,581 1000 USD | -13.0% |
| 2002 | 59,442 1000 USD | -6.5% |
| 2003 | 112,004 1000 USD | +88.4% |
| 2004 | 86,858 1000 USD | -22.5% |
| 2005 | 75,895 1000 USD | -12.6% |
| 2006 | 109,898 1000 USD | +44.8% |
| 2007 | 126,121 1000 USD | +14.8% |
| 2008 | 102,078 1000 USD | -19.1% |
| 2009 | 63,293 1000 USD | -38.0% |
| 2010 | 58,942 1000 USD | -6.9% |
| 2011 | 71,870 1000 USD | +21.9% |
| 2012 | 65,348 1000 USD | -9.1% |
| 2013 | 78,726 1000 USD | +20.5% |
| 2014 | 66,516 1000 USD | -15.5% |
| 2015 | 49,193 1000 USD | -26.0% |
| 2016 | 56,302 1000 USD | +14.5% |
| 2017 | 45,349 1000 USD | -19.5% |
| 2018 | 35,491 1000 USD | -21.7% |
| 2019 | 35,491 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 27,504 1000 USD | -22.5% |
| 2021 | 36,158 1000 USD | +31.5% |
| 2022 | 39,872 1000 USD | +10.3% |
| 2023 | 41,620 1000 USD | +4.4% |
| 2024 | 45,697 1000 USD | +9.8% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 45,697 1000 USD is below the median for high income countries, which is 49,396 1000 USD, 93% of the median. (70 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 45,697 1000 USD is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 116,292 1000 USD, 39% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3,138 1000 USD | 1,744 1000 USD | 4,484 1000 USD | 9 |
| 1970s | 16,570 1000 USD | 5,448 1000 USD | 27,066 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1980s | 22,930 1000 USD | 9,194 1000 USD | 39,218 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 47,108 1000 USD | 25,854 1000 USD | 72,800 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 87,223 1000 USD | 59,442 1000 USD | 126,121 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 56,323 1000 USD | 35,491 1000 USD | 78,726 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 38,170 1000 USD | 27,504 1000 USD | 45,697 1000 USD | 5 |
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More environment data for Ireland
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 2.51 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 2.17 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.412 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.89 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -1.13 % 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 -0.0083 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is paper and paperboard — export value in Ireland?
- Paper and paperboard — export value in Ireland was 45,697 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 Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 126,121 1000 USD in 2007.
- What is the lowest paper and paperboard — export value recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,744 1000 USD in 1966.
- How does Ireland rank for paper and paperboard — export value?
- Ireland ranks 77th out of 243 countries with data for 2024.
- Is paper and paperboard — export value rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland 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