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

World ranks 1st out of 33 groups with data for 2024.

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

Over the last ten years it is up 5.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this World 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 World

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

World: Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Import value was 282.39 million 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

282.39 million 1000 USD

Change on year

up 1.1%

Rank

1st

of 33 groups

All-time high

338.40 million 1000 USD

in 2022

All-time low

5.73 million 1000 USD

in 1961

Years of data

1961–2024

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

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for primary wood and paper products (export/import) — import value in World is 282.39 million 1000 USD, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 1.1% on the previous year and up 5.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, primary wood and paper products (export/import) — import value in World peaked at 338.40 million 1000 USD in 2022 and was at its lowest, 5.73 million 1000 USD, in 1961.

That places World 1st out of 33 groups 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	8.23 million 1000 USD	5.73 million 1000 USD	12.88 million 1000 USD	9
1970s	30.95 million 1000 USD	14.34 million 1000 USD	56.22 million 1000 USD	10
1980s	69.27 million 1000 USD	53.63 million 1000 USD	105.97 million 1000 USD	10
1990s	127.92 million 1000 USD	107.42 million 1000 USD	153.00 million 1000 USD	10
2000s	186.61 million 1000 USD	141.44 million 1000 USD	243.31 million 1000 USD	10
2010s	254.02 million 1000 USD	231.92 million 1000 USD	286.38 million 1000 USD	10
2020s	289.23 million 1000 USD	238.71 million 1000 USD	338.40 million 1000 USD	5

Countries ranked near World

1 China 49.12 million 1000 USD compare
2 China, mainland 46.10 million 1000 USD compare
3 Germany 16.74 million 1000 USD compare
4 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 11.81 million 1000 USD compare

See the full ranking of 269 places →

More environment data for World

Standard Deviation 0.208 °C (2025)
Temperature change 1.88 °C (2025)
Recovered paper — Production 241.28 million t (2024)
Total fibre furnish — Production 431.35 million t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value 4.18 million 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity 1.50 million t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Export value 68.53 million 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Export quantity 76.62 million t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Import value 71.11 million 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity 77.03 million t (2024)

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Frequently asked questions

What is primary wood and paper products (export/import) — import value in World?: Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — import value in World was 282.39 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 World?: The highest recorded value was 338.40 million 1000 USD in 2022.
What is the lowest primary wood and paper products (export/import) — import value recorded in World?: The lowest recorded value was 5.73 million 1000 USD in 1961.
How does World rank for primary wood and paper products (export/import) — import value?: World ranks 1st out of 33 groups with data for 2024.
Is primary wood and paper products (export/import) — import value rising or falling in World?: Over the last ten years it is up 5.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this World 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