Paper and paperboard — Import quantity in Colombia

Colombia: Paper and paperboard — Import quantity was 579,518 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
579,518 t
Change on year
up 25.2%
World rank
44th
of 236 countries
All-time high
667,655 t
in 2022
All-time low
54,000 t
in 1965
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Paper and paperboard — Import quantity in Colombia, 1961–2024

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

Analysis

Colombia recorded 579,518 t for paper and paperboard — import quantity in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 25.2% on the previous year and up 13.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, paper and paperboard — import quantity in Colombia peaked at 667,655 t in 2022 and was at its lowest, 54,000 t, in 1965.

Colombia ranks 44th of 236 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 69,900 t 54,000 t 83,100 t 9
1970s 88,510 t 74,300 t 126,600 t 10
1980s 179,220 t 152,200 t 212,300 t 10
1990s 296,602 t 180,900 t 392,400 t 10
2000s 446,296 t 334,000 t 573,010 t 10
2010s 467,667 t 416,875 t 512,300 t 10
2020s 537,417 t 450,802 t 667,655 t 5

Countries ranked near Colombia

  1. 41 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 631,850 t compare
  2. 42 Denmark 592,487 t compare
  3. 43 Chile 591,498 t compare
  4. 45 Caribbean 541,691 t compare
  5. 46 USSR 529,000 t compare
  6. 47 Brazil 527,025 t compare

See the full ranking of 269 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is paper and paperboard — import quantity in Colombia?
Paper and paperboard — import quantity in Colombia was 579,518 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest paper and paperboard — import quantity recorded in Colombia?
The highest recorded value was 667,655 t in 2022.
What is the lowest paper and paperboard — import quantity recorded in Colombia?
The lowest recorded value was 54,000 t in 1965.
How does Colombia rank for paper and paperboard — import quantity?
Colombia ranks 44th out of 236 countries with data for 2024.
Is paper and paperboard — import quantity rising or falling in Colombia?
Over the last ten years it is up 13.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Colombia data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Paper and paperboard — Import quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Paper and paperboard — Import quantity
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
269 places, 13,716 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