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

Switzerland ranks 43rd out of 235 countries with data for 2024.

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

Over the last ten years it is down 22.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Switzerland 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 Switzerland

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

Switzerland: Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value was 1.15 million 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

1.15 million 1000 USD

Change on year

down 2.7%

World rank

43rd

of 235 countries

All-time high

2.38 million 1000 USD

in 1998

All-time low

11,726 1000 USD

in 1962

Years of data

1961–2024

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

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

Analysis

Switzerland recorded 1.15 million 1000 USD for primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.7% on the previous year and down 22.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value in Switzerland peaked at 2.38 million 1000 USD in 1998 and was at its lowest, 11,726 1000 USD, in 1962.

Switzerland ranks 43rd 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	20,305 1000 USD	11,726 1000 USD	33,485 1000 USD	9
1970s	163,435 1000 USD	42,343 1000 USD	369,099 1000 USD	10
1980s	546,359 1000 USD	328,154 1000 USD	1.01 million 1000 USD	10
1990s	1.63 million 1000 USD	1.26 million 1000 USD	2.38 million 1000 USD	10
2000s	1.71 million 1000 USD	1.37 million 1000 USD	2.05 million 1000 USD	10
2010s	1.40 million 1000 USD	1.06 million 1000 USD	1.79 million 1000 USD	10
2020s	1.16 million 1000 USD	1.13 million 1000 USD	1.20 million 1000 USD	5

Countries ranked near Switzerland

40 Hungary 1.28 million 1000 USD compare
41 Singapore 1.24 million 1000 USD compare
42 Croatia 1.17 million 1000 USD compare
44 Ukraine 1.13 million 1000 USD compare
45 United Arab Emirates 1.08 million 1000 USD compare
46 China, Taiwan Province of 940,530 1000 USD compare

See the full ranking of 268 places →

More environment data for Switzerland

Standard Deviation 0.458 °C (2025)
Temperature change 2.33 °C (2025)
Recovered paper — Production 1.13 million t (2024)
Total fibre furnish — Production 1.20 million t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value 27,353 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity 4,008 t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Export value 351,039 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Export quantity 394,174 t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Import value 339,356 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity 240,352 t (2024)

All data for Switzerland →

Frequently asked questions

What is primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value in Switzerland?: Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value in Switzerland was 1.15 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 Switzerland?: The highest recorded value was 2.38 million 1000 USD in 1998.
What is the lowest primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value recorded in Switzerland?: The lowest recorded value was 11,726 1000 USD in 1962.
How does Switzerland rank for primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value?: Switzerland ranks 43rd out of 235 countries with data for 2024.
Is primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value rising or falling in Switzerland?: Over the last ten years it is down 22.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Switzerland 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