Printing and writing papers β Production in European Union (27)
European Union (27): Printing and writing papers β Production was 14.51 million t in 2024. β Volatile
Printing and writing papers β Production in European Union (27), 1961β2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for printing and writing papers β production in European Union (27) is 14.51 million t, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 2.4% on the previous year and down 50.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, printing and writing papers β production in European Union (27) peaked at 37.14 million t in 2006 and was at its lowest, 3.79 million t, in 1961.
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 | 5.32 million t | 3.79 million t | 7.73 million t | 9 |
| 1970s | 10.25 million t | 8.33 million t | 12.83 million t | 10 |
| 1980s | 15.99 million t | 13.03 million t | 20.51 million t | 10 |
| 1990s | 25.27 million t | 21.00 million t | 30.46 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 34.13 million t | 30.67 million t | 37.14 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 28.88 million t | 24.12 million t | 32.75 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 17.73 million t | 14.16 million t | 21.28 million t | 5 |
Countries ranked near European Union (27)
- 1 China (People's Republic of) 25.99 million t compare
- 2 China, mainland 25.50 million t compare
- 3 Japan 5.44 million t compare
- 4 India 5.01 million t compare
- 5 Indonesia 4.81 million t compare
More environment data for European Union (27)
- Standard Deviation 0.429 Β°C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.31 Β°C (2025)
- Nutrient phosphate P2O5 (total) β Use per area of cropland 17.28 kg/ha (2024)
- Country area β Area 431,318 1000 ha (2024)
- Nutrient phosphate P2O5 (total) β Use per capita 4.18 kg/cap (2024)
- Nutrient phosphate P2O5 (total) β Use per value of agricultural 5.46 g/Int$ (2024)
- Nutrient potash K2O (total) β Import quantity 3.99 million t (2024)
- Nutrient potash K2O (total) β Use per capita 5.35 kg/cap (2024)
- Pesticides (total) β Import value 3.11 million 1000 USD (1989)
- Nutrient potash K2O (total) β Use per value of agricultural production 6.99 g/Int$ (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is printing and writing papers β production in European Union (27)?
- Printing and writing papers β production in European Union (27) was 14.51 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest printing and writing papers β production recorded in European Union (27)?
- The highest recorded value was 37.14 million t in 2006.
- What is the lowest printing and writing papers β production recorded in European Union (27)?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.79 million t in 1961.
- How does European Union (27) rank for printing and writing papers β production?
- European Union (27) ranks 2nd out of 10 groups with data for 2024.
- Is printing and writing papers β production rising or falling in European Union (27)?
- Over the last ten years it is down 50.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this European Union (27) data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Printing and writing papers β Production. 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