How does Australia rank for primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value?

Australia ranks 36th out of 235 countries with data for 2024.

Is primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value rising or falling in Australia?

Over the last ten years it is down 25.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Australia data come from?

The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value in Australia

Name: Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value in Australia
Creator: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)

Australia: Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value was 1.62 million 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

1.62 million 1000 USD

Change on year

down 3.8%

World rank

36th

of 235 countries

All-time high

2.74 million 1000 USD

in 2018

All-time low

9,974 1000 USD

in 1962

Years of data

1961–2024

Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value in Australia, 1961–2024

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.

Analysis

In 2024, primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value in Australia stood at 1.62 million 1000 USD.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.8% on the previous year and down 25.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value in Australia peaked at 2.74 million 1000 USD in 2018 and was at its lowest, 9,974 1000 USD, in 1962.

Australia ranks 36th of 235 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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	12,358 1000 USD	9,974 1000 USD	17,223 1000 USD	9
1970s	89,870 1000 USD	16,931 1000 USD	147,707 1000 USD	10
1980s	259,877 1000 USD	187,601 1000 USD	396,453 1000 USD	10
1990s	626,712 1000 USD	419,201 1000 USD	826,650 1000 USD	10
2000s	1.30 million 1000 USD	780,912 1000 USD	1.93 million 1000 USD	10
2010s	2.22 million 1000 USD	1.83 million 1000 USD	2.74 million 1000 USD	10
2020s	1.86 million 1000 USD	1.62 million 1000 USD	2.05 million 1000 USD	5

Countries ranked near Australia

33 Norway 1.97 million 1000 USD compare
34 Romania 1.80 million 1000 USD compare
35 Slovakia 1.79 million 1000 USD compare
37 India 1.41 million 1000 USD compare
38 Estonia 1.39 million 1000 USD compare
39 Slovenia 1.34 million 1000 USD compare

See the full ranking of 268 places →

More environment data for Australia

Standard Deviation 0.345 °C (2025)
Temperature change 1.4 °C (2025)
Recovered paper — Production 2.63 million t (2024)
Total fibre furnish — Production 3.61 million t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value 51,999 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity 4,000 t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Export value 450,829 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Export quantity 806,085 t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Import value 587,995 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity 484,839 t (2024)

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Frequently asked questions

What is primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value in Australia?: Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value in Australia was 1.62 million 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value recorded in Australia?: The highest recorded value was 2.74 million 1000 USD in 2018.
What is the lowest primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value recorded in Australia?: The lowest recorded value was 9,974 1000 USD in 1962.
How does Australia rank for primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value?: Australia ranks 36th out of 235 countries with data for 2024.
Is primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value rising or falling in Australia?: Over the last ten years it is down 25.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Australia data come from?: The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value
Unit: 1000 USD
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage: 268 places, 12,642 data points, 1961–2024
Last refreshed: 13 August 2026

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