Paper and paperboard — Production in Central Asia
Central Asia: Paper and paperboard — Production was 339,499 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Paper and paperboard — Production in Central Asia, 1999–2024
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 26th of 30 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Paper and paperboard — Production in Central Asia, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 2,703 t | — |
| 2000 | 33,415 t | +1136.2% |
| 2001 | 61,590 t | +84.3% |
| 2002 | 88,323 t | +43.4% |
| 2003 | 71,700 t | -18.8% |
| 2004 | 82,800 t | +15.5% |
| 2005 | 94,500 t | +14.1% |
| 2006 | 178,927 t | +89.3% |
| 2007 | 202,922 t | +13.4% |
| 2008 | 174,571 t | -14.0% |
| 2009 | 209,641 t | +20.1% |
| 2010 | 214,496 t | +2.3% |
| 2011 | 243,316 t | +13.4% |
| 2012 | 196,677 t | -19.2% |
| 2013 | 249,025 t | +26.6% |
| 2014 | 248,376 t | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 248,976 t | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 276,629 t | +11.1% |
| 2017 | 283,944 t | +2.6% |
| 2018 | 347,947 t | +22.5% |
| 2019 | 328,125 t | -5.7% |
| 2020 | 337,425 t | +2.8% |
| 2021 | 310,645 t | -7.9% |
| 2022 | 346,838 t | +11.7% |
| 2023 | 422,397 t | +21.8% |
| 2024 | 339,499 t | -19.6% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Paper and paperboard — Production in Central Asia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | +1136.2% | 2,703 t | 33,415 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
- 23 China, Taiwan Province of 3.87 million t compare
- 24 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 3.29 million t compare
- 24 United Kingdom 3.29 million t compare
- 26 Australia and New Zealand 3.18 million t compare
- 27 Malaysia 3.02 million t compare
- 28 Viet Nam 2.78 million t compare
- 28 Vietnam 2.78 million t compare
More environment data for Central Asia
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -3.43 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -7.53 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.724 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 3.05 °C (2025)
- Total fibre furnish — Production 89,684 t (2024)
- Recovered paper — Production 60,266 t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Production 338,315 t (2024)
- Agricultural land — Share in Land area 74.52 % (2024)
- Nutrient potash K2O (total) — Use per area of cropland 4.35 kg/ha (2024)
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 26th out of 30 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
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