Pulp for paper — Import quantity in Democratic People's Republic of Korea

Democratic People's Republic of Korea: Pulp for paper — Import quantity was 3,413 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
3,413 t
Change on year
down 40.7%
Rank
13th
of 20 regions
All-time high
55,765 t
in 1994
All-time low
598 t
in 2021
Years of data
33
1992–2024

Pulp for paper — Import quantity in Democratic People's Republic of Korea, 1992–2024

020.0k40.0k60.0k1992200820241992: 1.2k t1993: 42.8k t1994: 55.8k t1995: 51.6k t1996: 24.0k t1997: 11.9k t1998: 11.5k t1999: 11.5k t2000: 11.5k t2001: 45.0k t2002: 45.0k t2003: 45.0k t2004: 45.0k t2005: 45.0k t2006: 45.0k t2007: 35.0k t2008: 38.0k t2009: 17.3k t2010: 3.8k t2011: 3.7k t2012: 1.4k t2013: 8.3k t2014: 3.2k t2015: 3.6k t2016: 2.8k t2017: 2.3k t2018: 2.3k t2019: 19.1k t2020: 664 t2021: 598 t2022: 2.2k t2023: 5.8k t2024: 3.4k t

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for pulp for paper — import quantity in Democratic People's Republic of Korea is 3,413 t, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 40.7% on the previous year and up 5.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pulp for paper — import quantity in Democratic People's Republic of Korea peaked at 55,765 t in 1994 and was at its lowest, 598 t, in 2021.

That places Democratic People's Republic of Korea 13th out of 20 regions with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 26,300 t 1,230 t 55,765 t 8
2000s 37,183 t 11,500 t 45,000 t 10
2010s 5,057 t 1,424 t 19,073 t 10
2020s 2,519 t 598 t 5,756 t 5

Countries ranked near Democratic People's Republic of Korea

  1. 10 Poland 1.19 million t compare
  2. 11 Japan 1.09 million t compare
  3. 12 Mexico 1.04 million t compare
  4. 13 Indonesia 920,135 t compare
  5. 14 Belgium-Luxembourg 748,000 t compare
  6. 15 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 722,139 t compare
  7. 16 China, Taiwan Province of 658,622 t compare

See the full ranking of 239 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is pulp for paper — import quantity in Democratic People's Republic of Korea?
Pulp for paper — import quantity in Democratic People's Republic of Korea was 3,413 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest pulp for paper — import quantity recorded in Democratic People's Republic of Korea?
The highest recorded value was 55,765 t in 1994.
What is the lowest pulp for paper — import quantity recorded in Democratic People's Republic of Korea?
The lowest recorded value was 598 t in 2021.
How does Democratic People's Republic of Korea rank for pulp for paper — import quantity?
Democratic People's Republic of Korea ranks 13th out of 20 regions with data for 2024.
Is pulp for paper — import quantity rising or falling in Democratic People's Republic of Korea?
Over the last ten years it is up 5.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Democratic People's Republic of Korea data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Pulp for paper — Import quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Pulp for paper — Import quantity
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
239 places, 9,768 data points, 1961–2024
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