Paper and paperboard — Import quantity in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Paper and paperboard — Import quantity was 1.21 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Paper and paperboard — Import quantity in Republic of Korea, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, paper and paperboard — import quantity in Republic of Korea stood at 1.21 million t.
That represents a change of up 15.6% on the previous year and up 18.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, paper and paperboard — import quantity in Republic of Korea peaked at 1.25 million t in 2021 and was at its lowest, 5,600 t, in 1965.
That places Republic of Korea 21st out of 215 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 15,622 t | 5,600 t | 33,200 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 28,680 t | 22,000 t | 36,500 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 118,160 t | 52,700 t | 257,900 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 478,648 t | 258,000 t | 697,000 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 732,214 t | 564,000 t | 844,000 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.02 million t | 832,990 t | 1.22 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.13 million t | 1.04 million t | 1.25 million t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Korea
- 18 United Arab Emirates 1.33 million t compare
- 19 Thailand 1.29 million t compare
- 20 Australia and New Zealand 1.27 million t compare
- 22 Malaysia 1.20 million t compare
- 23 Austria 1.13 million t compare
- 24 China, Taiwan Province of 1.10 million t compare
More environment data for Republic of Korea
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.504 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.9 °C (2025)
- Recovered paper — Production 8.11 million t (2024)
- Total fibre furnish — Production 8.60 million t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value 80,390 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity 33,185 t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Export value 775,431 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Export quantity 1.22 million t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Import value 1.06 million 1000 USD (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is paper and paperboard — import quantity in Republic of Korea?
- Paper and paperboard — import quantity in Republic of Korea was 1.21 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest paper and paperboard — import quantity recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 1.25 million t in 2021.
- What is the lowest paper and paperboard — import quantity recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,600 t in 1965.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for paper and paperboard — import quantity?
- Republic of Korea ranks 21st out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is paper and paperboard — import quantity rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Korea 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
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