What is paper and paperboard — import value in Asia?

Paper and paperboard — import value in Asia was 28.90 million 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

What is the highest paper and paperboard — import value recorded in Asia?

The highest recorded value was 32.87 million 1000 USD in 2022.

What is the lowest paper and paperboard — import value recorded in Asia?

The lowest recorded value was 181,517 1000 USD in 1963.

How does Asia rank for paper and paperboard — import value?

Asia ranks 3rd out of 33 groups with data for 2024.

Is paper and paperboard — import value rising or falling in Asia?

Over the last ten years it is up 13.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Asia data come from?

The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Paper and paperboard — Import value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Paper and paperboard — Import value in Asia

Name: Paper and paperboard — Import value in Asia
Creator: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)

Asia: Paper and paperboard — Import value was 28.90 million 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

28.90 million 1000 USD

Change on year

down 0.1%

Rank

3rd

of 33 groups

All-time high

32.87 million 1000 USD

in 2022

All-time low

181,517 1000 USD

in 1963

Years of data

1961–2024

Paper and paperboard — Import value in Asia, 1961–2024

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.

Analysis

The most recent figure for paper and paperboard — import value in Asia is 28.90 million 1000 USD, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of down 0.1% on the previous year and up 13.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, paper and paperboard — import value in Asia peaked at 32.87 million 1000 USD in 2022 and was at its lowest, 181,517 1000 USD, in 1963.

That places Asia 3rd out of 33 groups 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	258,049 1000 USD	181,517 1000 USD	400,885 1000 USD	9
1970s	1.17 million 1000 USD	442,691 1000 USD	2.19 million 1000 USD	10
1980s	3.74 million 1000 USD	2.89 million 1000 USD	5.81 million 1000 USD	10
1990s	10.43 million 1000 USD	6.78 million 1000 USD	13.82 million 1000 USD	10
2000s	16.15 million 1000 USD	12.47 million 1000 USD	21.14 million 1000 USD	10
2010s	25.05 million 1000 USD	22.43 million 1000 USD	28.56 million 1000 USD	10
2020s	29.32 million 1000 USD	26.06 million 1000 USD	32.87 million 1000 USD	5

Countries ranked near Asia

1 Germany 8.19 million 1000 USD compare
2 China 7.31 million 1000 USD compare
3 China, mainland 6.02 million 1000 USD compare
4 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 4.79 million 1000 USD compare
5 France 4.76 million 1000 USD compare
6 Italy 4.51 million 1000 USD compare

See the full ranking of 269 places →

More environment data for Asia

Temperature change 1.83 °C (2025)
Standard Deviation 0.229 °C (2025)
Sawlogs and veneer logs, non-coniferous — Production 213.39 million m3 (2024)
Industrial roundwood — Export value 389,605 1000 USD (2024)
Industrial roundwood, non-coniferous — Production 400.22 million m3 (2024)
Wood charcoal — Production 10.14 million t (2024)
Other industrial roundwood, non-coniferous (production) — Production 66.09 million m3 (2024)
Other industrial roundwood — Production 80.38 million m3 (2024)
Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Annual growth US$ 3.36 % (2024)
Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Annual growth US$ 6.7 % (2024)

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Frequently asked questions

What is paper and paperboard — import value in Asia?: Paper and paperboard — import value in Asia was 28.90 million 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest paper and paperboard — import value recorded in Asia?: The highest recorded value was 32.87 million 1000 USD in 2022.
What is the lowest paper and paperboard — import value recorded in Asia?: The lowest recorded value was 181,517 1000 USD in 1963.
How does Asia rank for paper and paperboard — import value?: Asia ranks 3rd out of 33 groups with data for 2024.
Is paper and paperboard — import value rising or falling in Asia?: Over the last ten years it is up 13.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Asia data come from?: The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Paper and paperboard — Import value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Paper and paperboard — Import value
Unit: 1000 USD
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: 13 August 2026

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