What is paper and paperboard — import value in Malaysia?

Paper and paperboard — import value in Malaysia was 1.18 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 Malaysia?

The highest recorded value was 1.56 million 1000 USD in 2018.

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

The lowest recorded value was 8,998 1000 USD in 1964.

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

Malaysia ranks 23rd out of 236 countries with data for 2024.

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

Over the last ten years it is down 16.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Malaysia 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 Malaysia

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

Malaysia: Paper and paperboard — Import value was 1.18 million 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

1.18 million 1000 USD

Change on year

up 5.0%

World rank

23rd

of 236 countries

All-time high

1.56 million 1000 USD

in 2018

All-time low

8,998 1000 USD

in 1964

Years of data

1961–2024

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

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

Analysis

Malaysia recorded 1.18 million 1000 USD for paper and paperboard — import value in 2024.

That represents a change of up 5.0% on the previous year and down 16.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, paper and paperboard — import value in Malaysia peaked at 1.56 million 1000 USD in 2018 and was at its lowest, 8,998 1000 USD, in 1964.

That places Malaysia 23rd out of 236 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	14,743 1000 USD	8,998 1000 USD	19,065 1000 USD	9
1970s	71,960 1000 USD	27,143 1000 USD	115,925 1000 USD	10
1980s	232,970 1000 USD	157,096 1000 USD	419,386 1000 USD	10
1990s	622,705 1000 USD	356,939 1000 USD	896,442 1000 USD	10
2000s	978,250 1000 USD	700,867 1000 USD	1.35 million 1000 USD	10
2010s	1.39 million 1000 USD	1.05 million 1000 USD	1.56 million 1000 USD	10
2020s	1.27 million 1000 USD	1.13 million 1000 USD	1.47 million 1000 USD	5

Countries ranked near Malaysia

20 Thailand 1.22 million 1000 USD compare
21 Egypt 1.20 million 1000 USD compare
22 United Arab Emirates 1.18 million 1000 USD compare
24 Japan 1.15 million 1000 USD compare
25 Saudi Arabia 1.14 million 1000 USD compare
26 Austria 1.12 million 1000 USD compare

See the full ranking of 269 places →

More environment data for Malaysia

Standard Deviation 0.179 °C (2025)
Temperature change 1.25 °C (2025)
Recovered paper — Production 1.20 million t (2024)
Total fibre furnish — Production 1.33 million t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value 26,142 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity 12,792 t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Export value 1.29 million 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Export quantity 2.73 million t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Import value 650,242 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity 658,658 t (2024)

All data for Malaysia →

Frequently asked questions

What is paper and paperboard — import value in Malaysia?: Paper and paperboard — import value in Malaysia was 1.18 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 Malaysia?: The highest recorded value was 1.56 million 1000 USD in 2018.
What is the lowest paper and paperboard — import value recorded in Malaysia?: The lowest recorded value was 8,998 1000 USD in 1964.
How does Malaysia rank for paper and paperboard — import value?: Malaysia ranks 23rd out of 236 countries with data for 2024.
Is paper and paperboard — import value rising or falling in Malaysia?: Over the last ten years it is down 16.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Malaysia 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

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