Paper and paperboard — Production in Germany
Germany: Paper and paperboard — Production was 19.19 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Paper and paperboard — Production in Germany, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, paper and paperboard — production in Germany stood at 19.19 million t.
The figure is up 3.0% on the previous year and down 14.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, paper and paperboard — production in Germany peaked at 23.32 million t in 2007 and was at its lowest, 4.32 million t, in 1964.
Germany ranks 5th of 144 countries on this measure, 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 | 4.66 million t | 4.32 million t | 5.47 million t | 9 |
| 1970s | 6.57 million t | 5.56 million t | 7.73 million t | 10 |
| 1980s | 9.40 million t | 7.87 million t | 11.58 million t | 10 |
| 1990s | 14.43 million t | 12.19 million t | 16.74 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 20.56 million t | 17.88 million t | 23.32 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 22.62 million t | 22.08 million t | 23.07 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 20.78 million t | 18.64 million t | 23.13 million t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More environment data for Germany
- Standard Deviation 0.613 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.11 °C (2025)
- Recovered paper — Production 12.40 million t (2024)
- Total fibre furnish — Production 14.19 million t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value 568,040 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity 183,493 t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Export value 8.66 million 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Export quantity 8.73 million t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Import value 4.99 million 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity 5.60 million t (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is paper and paperboard — production in Germany?
- Paper and paperboard — production in Germany was 19.19 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest paper and paperboard — production recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 23.32 million t in 2007.
- What is the lowest paper and paperboard — production recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.32 million t in 1964.
- How does Germany rank for paper and paperboard — production?
- Germany ranks 5th out of 144 countries with data for 2024.
- Is paper and paperboard — production rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany 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