Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Import value in United States
United States: Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Import value was 29.75 million 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Import value in United States, 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) — import value in United States stood at 29.75 million 1000 USD.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.6% on the previous year and up 20.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary wood and paper products (export/import) — import value in United States peaked at 40.38 million 1000 USD in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1.23 million 1000 USD, in 1961.
United States ranks 3rd of 255 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Import value in United States, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1.23 million 1000 USD | — |
| 1962 | 1.32 million 1000 USD | +6.7% |
| 1963 | 1.34 million 1000 USD | +2.0% |
| 1964 | 1.44 million 1000 USD | +6.9% |
| 1965 | 1.51 million 1000 USD | +5.3% |
| 1966 | 1.67 million 1000 USD | +10.5% |
| 1967 | 1.61 million 1000 USD | -3.3% |
| 1968 | 2.25 million 1000 USD | +39.1% |
| 1969 | 2.49 million 1000 USD | +11.0% |
| 1970 | 2.31 million 1000 USD | -7.5% |
| 1971 | 2.69 million 1000 USD | +16.7% |
| 1972 | 3.31 million 1000 USD | +22.7% |
| 1973 | 4.03 million 1000 USD | +21.8% |
| 1974 | 4.31 million 1000 USD | +7.0% |
| 1975 | 3.97 million 1000 USD | -7.8% |
| 1976 | 5.06 million 1000 USD | +27.4% |
| 1977 | 6.04 million 1000 USD | +19.3% |
| 1978 | 7.68 million 1000 USD | +27.2% |
| 1979 | 8.15 million 1000 USD | +6.1% |
| 1980 | 7.61 million 1000 USD | -6.6% |
| 1981 | 7.73 million 1000 USD | +1.6% |
| 1982 | 8.11 million 1000 USD | +4.8% |
| 1983 | 9.02 million 1000 USD | +11.3% |
| 1984 | 10.55 million 1000 USD | +16.9% |
| 1985 | 10.80 million 1000 USD | +2.4% |
| 1986 | 11.16 million 1000 USD | +3.3% |
| 1987 | 13.07 million 1000 USD | +17.1% |
| 1988 | 14.41 million 1000 USD | +10.3% |
| 1989 | 15.26 million 1000 USD | +5.9% |
| 1990 | 14.98 million 1000 USD | -1.8% |
| 1991 | 12.88 million 1000 USD | -14.0% |
| 1992 | 14.61 million 1000 USD | +13.5% |
| 1993 | 16.31 million 1000 USD | +11.6% |
| 1994 | 18.66 million 1000 USD | +14.4% |
| 1995 | 22.44 million 1000 USD | +20.3% |
| 1996 | 23.45 million 1000 USD | +4.5% |
| 1997 | 24.16 million 1000 USD | +3.0% |
| 1998 | 22.03 million 1000 USD | -8.8% |
| 1999 | 24.48 million 1000 USD | +11.1% |
| 2000 | 25.82 million 1000 USD | +5.5% |
| 2001 | 24.34 million 1000 USD | -5.7% |
| 2002 | 23.41 million 1000 USD | -3.8% |
| 2003 | 24.54 million 1000 USD | +4.8% |
| 2004 | 31.46 million 1000 USD | +28.2% |
| 2005 | 32.10 million 1000 USD | +2.1% |
| 2006 | 31.70 million 1000 USD | -1.3% |
| 2007 | 27.66 million 1000 USD | -12.7% |
| 2008 | 24.33 million 1000 USD | -12.0% |
| 2009 | 17.12 million 1000 USD | -29.6% |
| 2010 | 19.54 million 1000 USD | +14.1% |
| 2011 | 19.53 million 1000 USD | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 20.75 million 1000 USD | +6.3% |
| 2013 | 22.95 million 1000 USD | +10.6% |
| 2014 | 24.61 million 1000 USD | +7.2% |
| 2015 | 23.69 million 1000 USD | -3.8% |
| 2016 | 24.08 million 1000 USD | +1.7% |
| 2017 | 24.94 million 1000 USD | +3.6% |
| 2018 | 26.91 million 1000 USD | +7.9% |
| 2019 | 23.31 million 1000 USD | -13.4% |
| 2020 | 25.20 million 1000 USD | +8.1% |
| 2021 | 37.50 million 1000 USD | +48.8% |
| 2022 | 40.38 million 1000 USD | +7.7% |
| 2023 | 28.17 million 1000 USD | -30.2% |
| 2024 | 29.75 million 1000 USD | +5.6% |
United States compared with similar countries
- United States's 29.75 million 1000 USD is above the median for high income countries, which is 545,978 1000 USD, 54.5× the median. (74 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.65 million 1000 USD | 1.23 million 1000 USD | 2.49 million 1000 USD | 9 |
| 1970s | 4.75 million 1000 USD | 2.31 million 1000 USD | 8.15 million 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1980s | 10.77 million 1000 USD | 7.61 million 1000 USD | 15.26 million 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 19.40 million 1000 USD | 12.88 million 1000 USD | 24.48 million 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 26.25 million 1000 USD | 17.12 million 1000 USD | 32.10 million 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 23.03 million 1000 USD | 19.53 million 1000 USD | 26.91 million 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 32.20 million 1000 USD | 25.20 million 1000 USD | 40.38 million 1000 USD | 5 |
Countries ranked near United States
- 1 China 49.12 million 1000 USD compare
- 2 China, mainland 46.10 million 1000 USD compare
- 4 Germany 16.74 million 1000 USD compare
- 5 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 11.81 million 1000 USD compare
- 5 United Kingdom 11.81 million 1000 USD compare
More environment data for United States
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -2.64 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -2.16 Percentage change (2025)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 0.2197 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) 1.39 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e), per 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e), per 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual 0.1952 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary wood and paper products (export/import) — import value in United States?
- Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — import value in United States was 29.75 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 United States?
- The highest recorded value was 40.38 million 1000 USD in 2022.
- What is the lowest primary wood and paper products (export/import) — import value recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.23 million 1000 USD in 1961.
- How does United States rank for primary wood and paper products (export/import) — import value?
- United States ranks 3rd out of 255 countries with data for 2024.
- Is primary wood and paper products (export/import) — import value rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States 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
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