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

Malaysia ranks 22nd out of 236 countries with data for 2024.

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

Over the last ten years it is up 44.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Malaysia 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) — Import value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Import value in Malaysia

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

Malaysia: Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Import value was 3.04 million 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

3.04 million 1000 USD

Change on year

up 13.0%

World rank

22nd

of 236 countries

All-time high

3.04 million 1000 USD

in 2024

All-time low

12,740 1000 USD

in 1964

Years of data

1961–2024

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

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

Analysis

Malaysia recorded 3.04 million 1000 USD for primary wood and paper products (export/import) — import value in 2024. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 13.0% on the previous year and up 44.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, primary wood and paper products (export/import) — import value in Malaysia peaked at 3.04 million 1000 USD in 2024 and was at its lowest, 12,740 1000 USD, in 1964.

That places Malaysia 22nd out of 236 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

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	19,099 1000 USD	12,740 1000 USD	25,976 1000 USD	9
1970s	87,840 1000 USD	31,212 1000 USD	146,793 1000 USD	10
1980s	268,667 1000 USD	193,019 1000 USD	466,068 1000 USD	10
1990s	762,892 1000 USD	430,153 1000 USD	1.11 million 1000 USD	10
2000s	1.40 million 1000 USD	972,365 1000 USD	2.02 million 1000 USD	10
2010s	2.12 million 1000 USD	1.70 million 1000 USD	2.48 million 1000 USD	10
2020s	2.78 million 1000 USD	2.14 million 1000 USD	3.04 million 1000 USD	5

Countries ranked near Malaysia

19 Austria 4.03 million 1000 USD compare
20 Indonesia 3.21 million 1000 USD compare
21 Sweden 3.10 million 1000 USD compare
23 Thailand 2.84 million 1000 USD compare
24 United Arab Emirates 2.71 million 1000 USD compare
25 China, Taiwan Province of 2.71 million 1000 USD compare

See the full ranking of 269 places →

More environment data for Malaysia

Standard Deviation 0.179 °C (2025)
Temperature change 1.25 °C (2025)
Recovered paper — Production 1.20 million t (2024)
Total fibre furnish — Production 1.33 million t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value 26,142 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity 12,792 t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Export value 1.29 million 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Export quantity 2.73 million t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Import value 650,242 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity 658,658 t (2024)

All data for Malaysia →

Frequently asked questions

What is primary wood and paper products (export/import) — import value in Malaysia?: Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — import value in Malaysia was 3.04 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) — import value recorded in Malaysia?: The highest recorded value was 3.04 million 1000 USD in 2024.
What is the lowest primary wood and paper products (export/import) — import value recorded in Malaysia?: The lowest recorded value was 12,740 1000 USD in 1964.
How does Malaysia rank for primary wood and paper products (export/import) — import value?: Malaysia ranks 22nd out of 236 countries with data for 2024.
Is primary wood and paper products (export/import) — import value rising or falling in Malaysia?: Over the last ten years it is up 44.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Malaysia 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) — Import value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Import value
Unit: 1000 USD
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage: 269 places, 14,098 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