Primary wood and paper products (export/import) β€” Export value in New Zealand

New Zealand: Primary wood and paper products (export/import) β€” Export value was 3.40 million 1000 USD in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
3.40 million 1000 USD
Change on year
up 1.2%
World rank
22nd
of 235 countries
All-time high
4.82 million 1000 USD
in 2018
All-time low
13,112 1000 USD
in 1962
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Primary wood and paper products (export/import) β€” Export value in New Zealand, 1961–2024

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

Analysis

In 2024, primary wood and paper products (export/import) β€” export value in New Zealand stood at 3.40 million 1000 USD.

That represents a change of up 1.2% on the previous year and down 10.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, primary wood and paper products (export/import) β€” export value in New Zealand peaked at 4.82 million 1000 USD in 2018 and was at its lowest, 13,112 1000 USD, in 1962.

That places New Zealand 22nd out of 235 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 29,349 1000 USD 13,112 1000 USD 63,346 1000 USD 9
1970s 165,909 1000 USD 73,332 1000 USD 369,758 1000 USD 10
1980s 413,668 1000 USD 329,857 1000 USD 723,855 1000 USD 10
1990s 1.25 million 1000 USD 785,181 1000 USD 1.64 million 1000 USD 10
2000s 1.84 million 1000 USD 1.38 million 1000 USD 2.31 million 1000 USD 10
2010s 3.66 million 1000 USD 2.87 million 1000 USD 4.82 million 1000 USD 10
2020s 3.81 million 1000 USD 3.36 million 1000 USD 4.69 million 1000 USD 5

Countries ranked near New Zealand

  1. 19 Thailand 4.99 million 1000 USD compare
  2. 20 Spain 4.95 million 1000 USD compare
  3. 21 Belgium-Luxembourg 3.52 million 1000 USD compare
  4. 23 Czechia 3.40 million 1000 USD compare
  5. 24 Portugal 3.39 million 1000 USD compare
  6. 25 Malaysia 3.33 million 1000 USD compare

See the full ranking of 268 places β†’

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All data for New Zealand β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is primary wood and paper products (export/import) β€” export value in New Zealand?
Primary wood and paper products (export/import) β€” export value in New Zealand was 3.40 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) β€” export value recorded in New Zealand?
The highest recorded value was 4.82 million 1000 USD in 2018.
What is the lowest primary wood and paper products (export/import) β€” export value recorded in New Zealand?
The lowest recorded value was 13,112 1000 USD in 1962.
How does New Zealand rank for primary wood and paper products (export/import) β€” export value?
New Zealand ranks 22nd out of 235 countries with data for 2024.
Is primary wood and paper products (export/import) β€” export value rising or falling in New Zealand?
Over the last ten years it is down 10.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this New Zealand 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) β€” Export value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Primary wood and paper products (export/import) β€” 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
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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