Printing and writing papers β€” Import quantity in Australia and New Zealand

Australia and New Zealand: Printing and writing papers β€” Import quantity was 435,552 t in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
435,552 t
Change on year
up 16.8%
World rank
20th
of 213 countries
All-time high
1.36 million t
in 2008
All-time low
66,500 t
in 1962
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Printing and writing papers β€” Import quantity in Australia and New Zealand, 1961–2024

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for printing and writing papers β€” import quantity in Australia and New Zealand is 435,552 t, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 16.8% on the previous year and down 61.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, printing and writing papers β€” import quantity in Australia and New Zealand peaked at 1.36 million t in 2008 and was at its lowest, 66,500 t, in 1962.

That places Australia and New Zealand 20th out of 213 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 85,144 t 66,500 t 108,100 t 9
1970s 153,550 t 95,500 t 186,300 t 10
1980s 298,870 t 199,800 t 569,300 t 10
1990s 668,320 t 508,800 t 855,321 t 10
2000s 1.06 million t 722,005 t 1.36 million t 10
2010s 1.04 million t 708,601 t 1.32 million t 10
2020s 445,431 t 372,996 t 536,188 t 5

Countries ranked near Australia and New Zealand

  1. 17 China, Taiwan Province of 470,992 t compare
  2. 18 Philippines 456,650 t compare
  3. 19 Egypt 448,885 t compare
  4. 21 Canada 400,920 t compare
  5. 22 Australia 376,919 t compare
  6. 23 Thailand 340,865 t compare

See the full ranking of 266 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is printing and writing papers β€” import quantity in Australia and New Zealand?
Printing and writing papers β€” import quantity in Australia and New Zealand was 435,552 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest printing and writing papers β€” import quantity recorded in Australia and New Zealand?
The highest recorded value was 1.36 million t in 2008.
What is the lowest printing and writing papers β€” import quantity recorded in Australia and New Zealand?
The lowest recorded value was 66,500 t in 1962.
How does Australia and New Zealand rank for printing and writing papers β€” import quantity?
Australia and New Zealand ranks 20th out of 213 countries with data for 2024.
Is printing and writing papers β€” import quantity rising or falling in Australia and New Zealand?
Over the last ten years it is down 61.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Australia and New Zealand data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Printing and writing papers β€” Import quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Printing and writing papers β€” Import quantity
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
266 places, 12,487 data points, 1961–2024
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