Paper and paperboard — Production in Central Asia

Central Asia: Paper and paperboard — Production was 339,499 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
339,499 t
Change on year
down 19.6%
Rank
27th
of 31 groups
All-time high
422,397 t
in 2023
All-time low
2,703 t
in 1999
Years of data
26
1999–2024

Paper and paperboard — Production in Central Asia, 1999–2024

0100.0k200.0k300.0k400.0k1999201120241999: 2.7k t2000: 33.4k t2001: 61.6k t2002: 88.3k t2003: 71.7k t2004: 82.8k t2005: 94.5k t2006: 178.9k t2007: 202.9k t2008: 174.6k t2009: 209.6k t2010: 214.5k t2011: 243.3k t2012: 196.7k t2013: 249.0k t2014: 248.4k t2015: 249.0k t2016: 276.6k t2017: 283.9k t2018: 347.9k t2019: 328.1k t2020: 337.4k t2021: 310.6k t2022: 346.8k t2023: 422.4k t2024: 339.5k t

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for paper and paperboard — production in Central Asia is 339,499 t, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 19.6% on the previous year and up 36.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, paper and paperboard — production in Central Asia peaked at 422,397 t in 2023 and was at its lowest, 2,703 t, in 1999.

Central Asia ranks 27th of 31 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 2,703 t 2,703 t 2,703 t 1
2000s 119,839 t 33,415 t 209,641 t 10
2010s 263,751 t 196,677 t 347,947 t 10
2020s 351,361 t 310,645 t 422,397 t 5

Countries ranked near Central Asia

  1. 24 Malaysia 3.02 million t compare
  2. 25 Viet Nam 2.78 million t compare
  3. 26 Türkiye 2.77 million t compare
  4. 27 Australia 2.65 million t compare
  5. 28 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 2.10 million t compare
  6. 29 Portugal 1.89 million t compare
  7. 30 Argentina 1.74 million t compare

See the full ranking of 175 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is paper and paperboard — production in Central Asia?
Paper and paperboard — production in Central Asia was 339,499 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest paper and paperboard — production recorded in Central Asia?
The highest recorded value was 422,397 t in 2023.
What is the lowest paper and paperboard — production recorded in Central Asia?
The lowest recorded value was 2,703 t in 1999.
How does Central Asia rank for paper and paperboard — production?
Central Asia ranks 27th out of 31 groups with data for 2024.
Is paper and paperboard — production rising or falling in Central Asia?
Over the last ten years it is up 36.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Central Asia data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Paper and paperboard — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Paper and paperboard — Production
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
175 places, 8,631 data points, 1961–2024
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