Paper and paperboard — Import quantity in Melanesia

Melanesia: Paper and paperboard — Import quantity was 71,234 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
71,234 t
Change on year
up 5.7%
World rank
107th
of 236 countries
All-time high
116,907 t
in 2002
All-time low
900 t
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

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

025.0k50.0k75.0k100.0k125.0k196119922024

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for paper and paperboard — import quantity in Melanesia is 71,234 t, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.7% on the previous year and up 22.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, paper and paperboard — import quantity in Melanesia peaked at 116,907 t in 2002 and was at its lowest, 900 t, in 1961.

That places Melanesia 107th out of 236 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 2,667 t 900 t 8,300 t 9
1970s 10,170 t 5,900 t 18,500 t 10
1980s 20,830 t 17,900 t 24,700 t 10
1990s 27,997 t 12,231 t 44,251 t 10
2000s 63,293 t 40,999 t 116,907 t 10
2010s 57,719 t 37,021 t 73,492 t 10
2020s 72,493 t 67,413 t 80,820 t 5

Countries ranked near Melanesia

  1. 104 Sudan (former) 74,862 t compare
  2. 105 Syrian Arab Republic 73,289 t compare
  3. 106 Uruguay 72,618 t compare
  4. 108 Zambia 70,920 t compare
  5. 109 Qatar 67,695 t compare
  6. 110 Czechoslovakia 63,200 t compare

See the full ranking of 269 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is paper and paperboard — import quantity in Melanesia?
Paper and paperboard — import quantity in Melanesia was 71,234 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest paper and paperboard — import quantity recorded in Melanesia?
The highest recorded value was 116,907 t in 2002.
What is the lowest paper and paperboard — import quantity recorded in Melanesia?
The lowest recorded value was 900 t in 1961.
How does Melanesia rank for paper and paperboard — import quantity?
Melanesia ranks 107th out of 236 countries with data for 2024.
Is paper and paperboard — import quantity rising or falling in Melanesia?
Over the last ten years it is up 22.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Melanesia 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
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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