Paper and paperboard — Import value in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Paper and paperboard — Import value was 4.79 million 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Paper and paperboard — Import value in United Kingdom, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
In 2024, paper and paperboard — import value in United Kingdom stood at 4.79 million 1000 USD.
That represents a change of up 0.4% on the previous year and down 19.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, paper and paperboard — import value in United Kingdom peaked at 7.49 million 1000 USD in 2007 and was at its lowest, 241,973 1000 USD, in 1961.
That places United Kingdom 5th out of 255 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.
Paper and paperboard — Import value in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 241,973 1000 USD | — |
| 1962 | 260,795 1000 USD | +7.8% |
| 1963 | 280,758 1000 USD | +7.7% |
| 1964 | 323,528 1000 USD | +15.2% |
| 1965 | 299,650 1000 USD | -7.4% |
| 1966 | 329,837 1000 USD | +10.1% |
| 1967 | 374,233 1000 USD | +13.5% |
| 1968 | 392,503 1000 USD | +4.9% |
| 1969 | 435,046 1000 USD | +10.8% |
| 1970 | 417,664 1000 USD | -4.0% |
| 1971 | 555,386 1000 USD | +33.0% |
| 1972 | 672,669 1000 USD | +21.1% |
| 1973 | 830,666 1000 USD | +23.5% |
| 1974 | 1.53 million 1000 USD | +83.8% |
| 1975 | 1.21 million 1000 USD | -20.6% |
| 1976 | 1.33 million 1000 USD | +9.8% |
| 1977 | 1.72 million 1000 USD | +29.4% |
| 1978 | 1.79 million 1000 USD | +3.9% |
| 1979 | 2.32 million 1000 USD | +29.5% |
| 1980 | 2.58 million 1000 USD | +11.6% |
| 1981 | 2.68 million 1000 USD | +3.6% |
| 1982 | 2.63 million 1000 USD | -1.8% |
| 1983 | 2.39 million 1000 USD | -9.1% |
| 1984 | 2.51 million 1000 USD | +4.8% |
| 1985 | 2.67 million 1000 USD | +6.5% |
| 1986 | 3.20 million 1000 USD | +20.0% |
| 1987 | 4.03 million 1000 USD | +25.9% |
| 1988 | 5.38 million 1000 USD | +33.4% |
| 1989 | 5.36 million 1000 USD | -0.4% |
| 1990 | 5.42 million 1000 USD | +1.1% |
| 1991 | 5.16 million 1000 USD | -4.7% |
| 1992 | 5.18 million 1000 USD | +0.3% |
| 1993 | 4.59 million 1000 USD | -11.4% |
| 1994 | 4.75 million 1000 USD | +3.5% |
| 1995 | 4.85 million 1000 USD | +2.2% |
| 1996 | 4.88 million 1000 USD | +0.6% |
| 1997 | 5.79 million 1000 USD | +18.5% |
| 1998 | 5.69 million 1000 USD | -1.7% |
| 1999 | 5.46 million 1000 USD | -4.1% |
| 2000 | 5.03 million 1000 USD | -7.9% |
| 2001 | 5.45 million 1000 USD | +8.5% |
| 2002 | 4.86 million 1000 USD | -10.9% |
| 2003 | 5.74 million 1000 USD | +18.1% |
| 2004 | 6.45 million 1000 USD | +12.5% |
| 2005 | 6.24 million 1000 USD | -3.2% |
| 2006 | 6.63 million 1000 USD | +6.1% |
| 2007 | 7.49 million 1000 USD | +13.0% |
| 2008 | 6.75 million 1000 USD | -9.9% |
| 2009 | 5.69 million 1000 USD | -15.7% |
| 2010 | 6.18 million 1000 USD | +8.5% |
| 2011 | 6.49 million 1000 USD | +5.1% |
| 2012 | 5.90 million 1000 USD | -9.1% |
| 2013 | 5.70 million 1000 USD | -3.5% |
| 2014 | 5.92 million 1000 USD | +3.9% |
| 2015 | 5.67 million 1000 USD | -4.2% |
| 2016 | 4.64 million 1000 USD | -18.2% |
| 2017 | 4.40 million 1000 USD | -5.1% |
| 2018 | 4.56 million 1000 USD | +3.5% |
| 2019 | 4.51 million 1000 USD | -0.9% |
| 2020 | 3.72 million 1000 USD | -17.6% |
| 2021 | 3.67 million 1000 USD | -1.5% |
| 2022 | 5.63 million 1000 USD | +53.6% |
| 2023 | 4.77 million 1000 USD | -15.3% |
| 2024 | 4.79 million 1000 USD | +0.4% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 4.79 million 1000 USD is above the median for high income countries, which is 202,709 1000 USD, 23.6× the median. (74 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 4.79 million 1000 USD is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 318,557 1000 USD, 15.0× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Paper and paperboard — Import value in United Kingdom changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | +83.8% | 830,666 1000 USD | 1.53 million 1000 USD |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 326,480 1000 USD | 241,973 1000 USD | 435,046 1000 USD | 9 |
| 1970s | 1.24 million 1000 USD | 417,664 1000 USD | 2.32 million 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.34 million 1000 USD | 2.39 million 1000 USD | 5.38 million 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.18 million 1000 USD | 4.59 million 1000 USD | 5.79 million 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.03 million 1000 USD | 4.86 million 1000 USD | 7.49 million 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.40 million 1000 USD | 4.40 million 1000 USD | 6.49 million 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.52 million 1000 USD | 3.67 million 1000 USD | 5.63 million 1000 USD | 5 |
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More environment data for United Kingdom
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -3.13 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -7.25 Percentage change (2025)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -0.9496 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) -2.57 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e), per 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e), per 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual 0.1556 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is paper and paperboard — import value in United Kingdom?
- Paper and paperboard — import value in United Kingdom was 4.79 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 United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 7.49 million 1000 USD in 2007.
- What is the lowest paper and paperboard — import value recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 241,973 1000 USD in 1961.
- How does United Kingdom rank for paper and paperboard — import value?
- United Kingdom ranks 5th out of 255 countries with data for 2024.
- Is paper and paperboard — import value rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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
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