Paper and paperboard — Production in Mexico

Mexico: Paper and paperboard — Production was 6.42 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
6.42 million t
Change on year
up 3.3%
World rank
17th
of 144 countries
All-time high
6.50 million t
in 2022
All-time low
389,200 t
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Paper and paperboard — Production in Mexico, 1961–2024

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

Analysis

In 2024, paper and paperboard — production in Mexico stood at 6.42 million t.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.3% on the previous year and up 32.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, paper and paperboard — production in Mexico peaked at 6.50 million t in 2022 and was at its lowest, 389,200 t, in 1961.

That places Mexico 17th out of 144 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 587,089 t 389,200 t 818,000 t 9
1970s 1.24 million t 897,000 t 1.68 million t 10
1980s 2.32 million t 937,200 t 3.38 million t 10
1990s 3.06 million t 2.45 million t 3.78 million t 10
2000s 4.41 million t 3.87 million t 4.88 million t 10
2010s 5.24 million t 4.70 million t 5.96 million t 10
2020s 6.25 million t 5.81 million t 6.50 million t 5

Countries ranked near Mexico

  1. 14 Finland 6.93 million t compare
  2. 15 France 6.64 million t compare
  3. 16 Spain 6.56 million t compare
  4. 18 Thailand 5.43 million t compare
  5. 19 Poland 4.91 million t compare
  6. 20 Austria 4.56 million t compare

See the full ranking of 175 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is paper and paperboard — production in Mexico?
Paper and paperboard — production in Mexico was 6.42 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest paper and paperboard — production recorded in Mexico?
The highest recorded value was 6.50 million t in 2022.
What is the lowest paper and paperboard — production recorded in Mexico?
The lowest recorded value was 389,200 t in 1961.
How does Mexico rank for paper and paperboard — production?
Mexico ranks 17th out of 144 countries with data for 2024.
Is paper and paperboard — production rising or falling in Mexico?
Over the last ten years it is up 32.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mexico 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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