Paper and paperboard — Production in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Paper and paperboard — Production was 10.98 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Paper and paperboard — Production in Republic of Korea, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for paper and paperboard — production in Republic of Korea is 10.98 million t, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 0.6% on the previous year and down 5.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, paper and paperboard — production in Republic of Korea peaked at 11.77 million t in 2013 and was at its lowest, 66,800 t, in 1961.
Republic of Korea ranks 8th of 134 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Paper and paperboard — Production in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 66,800 t | — |
| 1962 | 89,600 t | +34.1% |
| 1963 | 98,000 t | +9.4% |
| 1964 | 108,100 t | +10.3% |
| 1965 | 120,400 t | +11.4% |
| 1966 | 139,000 t | +15.4% |
| 1967 | 154,700 t | +11.3% |
| 1968 | 198,000 t | +28.0% |
| 1969 | 240,900 t | +21.7% |
| 1970 | 330,000 t | +37.0% |
| 1971 | 433,000 t | +31.2% |
| 1972 | 486,000 t | +12.2% |
| 1973 | 512,000 t | +5.3% |
| 1974 | 618,000 t | +20.7% |
| 1975 | 662,000 t | +7.1% |
| 1976 | 698,000 t | +5.4% |
| 1977 | 1.12 million t | +61.0% |
| 1978 | 1.36 million t | +21.4% |
| 1979 | 1.59 million t | +16.8% |
| 1980 | 1.68 million t | +5.4% |
| 1981 | 1.78 million t | +6.1% |
| 1982 | 1.74 million t | -2.6% |
| 1983 | 1.98 million t | +14.1% |
| 1984 | 2.21 million t | +11.4% |
| 1985 | 2.31 million t | +4.8% |
| 1986 | 2.77 million t | +19.9% |
| 1987 | 3.16 million t | +14.1% |
| 1988 | 3.66 million t | +15.7% |
| 1989 | 4.03 million t | +10.1% |
| 1990 | 4.52 million t | +12.3% |
| 1991 | 4.92 million t | +8.8% |
| 1992 | 5.50 million t | +11.8% |
| 1993 | 5.80 million t | +5.5% |
| 1994 | 6.43 million t | +10.9% |
| 1995 | 6.88 million t | +6.9% |
| 1996 | 7.68 million t | +11.7% |
| 1997 | 8.33 million t | +8.5% |
| 1998 | 7.75 million t | -7.0% |
| 1999 | 8.88 million t | +14.5% |
| 2000 | 9.31 million t | +4.9% |
| 2001 | 9.33 million t | +0.3% |
| 2002 | 9.81 million t | +5.1% |
| 2003 | 10.15 million t | +3.4% |
| 2004 | 10.51 million t | +3.6% |
| 2005 | 10.55 million t | +0.4% |
| 2006 | 10.70 million t | +1.5% |
| 2007 | 10.93 million t | +2.1% |
| 2008 | 9.89 million t | -9.5% |
| 2009 | 9.73 million t | -1.7% |
| 2010 | 11.02 million t | +13.3% |
| 2011 | 11.26 million t | +2.1% |
| 2012 | 11.33 million t | +0.7% |
| 2013 | 11.77 million t | +3.8% |
| 2014 | 11.62 million t | -1.2% |
| 2015 | 11.57 million t | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 11.65 million t | +0.7% |
| 2017 | 11.09 million t | -4.8% |
| 2018 | 11.53 million t | +3.9% |
| 2019 | 10.65 million t | -7.7% |
| 2020 | 10.82 million t | +1.6% |
| 2021 | 10.98 million t | +1.5% |
| 2022 | 11.50 million t | +4.8% |
| 2023 | 10.92 million t | -5.1% |
| 2024 | 10.98 million t | +0.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 135,056 t | 66,800 t | 240,900 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 782,200 t | 330,000 t | 1.59 million t | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.53 million t | 1.68 million t | 4.03 million t | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.67 million t | 4.52 million t | 8.88 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.09 million t | 9.31 million t | 10.93 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.35 million t | 10.65 million t | 11.77 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.04 million t | 10.82 million t | 11.50 million t | 5 |
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More environment data for Republic of Korea
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.504 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.9 °C (2025)
- Graphic papers — Import quantity, annual growth rate 14.16 % change on previous year (2024)
- Graphic papers — Import value, annual growth rate 8.64 % change on previous year (2024)
- Newsprint — Import quantity, gaps filled 184 t (2024)
- Newsprint — Import quantity, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (2022)
- Newsprint — Import value, gaps filled 134 1000 USD (2024)
- Newsprint — Import value, annual growth rate 200 % change on previous year (2023)
- Printing and writing papers — Import quantity, annual growth rate 14.1 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is paper and paperboard — production in Republic of Korea?
- Paper and paperboard — production in Republic of Korea was 10.98 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest paper and paperboard — production recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 11.77 million t in 2013.
- What is the lowest paper and paperboard — production recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 66,800 t in 1961.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for paper and paperboard — production?
- Republic of Korea ranks 8th out of 134 countries with data for 2024.
- Is paper and paperboard — production rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Korea 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