Pulp for paper — Import value in Republic of Korea

Republic of Korea: Pulp for paper — Import value was 1.38 million 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1.38 million 1000 USD
Change on year
up 2.7%
World rank
7th
of 223 countries
All-time high
1.86 million 1000 USD
in 2010
All-time low
110 1000 USD
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Pulp for paper — Import value in Republic of Korea, 1961–2024

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

Analysis

Republic of Korea recorded 1.38 million 1000 USD for pulp for paper — import value in 2024.

That represents a change of up 2.7% on the previous year and down 5.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pulp for paper — import value in Republic of Korea peaked at 1.86 million 1000 USD in 2010 and was at its lowest, 110 1000 USD, in 1961.

That places Republic of Korea 7th out of 223 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.

Pulp for paper — Import value in Republic of Korea, year by year

Annual values for Pulp for paper — Import value in Republic of Korea, 1961 to 2024.
Year 1000 USD Change
1961 110 1000 USD —
1962 1,019 1000 USD +826.4%
1963 737 1000 USD -27.7%
1964 574 1000 USD -22.1%
1965 1,186 1000 USD +106.6%
1966 1,230 1000 USD +3.7%
1967 2,139 1000 USD +73.9%
1968 23,840 1000 USD +1014.5%
1969 23,316 1000 USD -2.2%
1970 28,373 1000 USD +21.7%
1971 33,076 1000 USD +16.6%
1972 32,936 1000 USD -0.4%
1973 62,578 1000 USD +90.0%
1974 100,744 1000 USD +61.0%
1975 69,797 1000 USD -30.7%
1976 71,280 1000 USD +2.1%
1977 86,050 1000 USD +20.7%
1978 106,040 1000 USD +23.2%
1979 158,048 1000 USD +49.0%
1980 207,458 1000 USD +31.3%
1981 223,900 1000 USD +7.9%
1982 164,292 1000 USD -26.6%
1983 166,704 1000 USD +1.5%
1984 233,438 1000 USD +40.0%
1985 228,211 1000 USD -2.2%
1986 261,445 1000 USD +14.6%
1987 399,154 1000 USD +52.7%
1988 552,295 1000 USD +38.4%
1989 665,079 1000 USD +20.4%
1990 678,201 1000 USD +2.0%
1991 633,560 1000 USD -6.6%
1992 742,601 1000 USD +17.2%
1993 458,397 1000 USD -38.3%
1994 825,150 1000 USD +80.0%
1995 1.45 million 1000 USD +75.8%
1996 1.21 million 1000 USD -16.9%
1997 918,813 1000 USD -23.8%
1998 753,156 1000 USD -18.0%
1999 961,157 1000 USD +27.6%
2000 1.31 million 1000 USD +36.1%
2001 973,294 1000 USD -25.6%
2002 1.01 million 1000 USD +3.9%
2003 1.08 million 1000 USD +6.8%
2004 1.23 million 1000 USD +13.5%
2005 1.22 million 1000 USD -0.3%
2006 1.32 million 1000 USD +8.2%
2007 1.61 million 1000 USD +21.6%
2008 1.75 million 1000 USD +8.9%
2009 1.24 million 1000 USD -29.5%
2010 1.86 million 1000 USD +50.6%
2011 1.79 million 1000 USD -3.7%
2012 1.49 million 1000 USD -16.6%
2013 1.54 million 1000 USD +3.1%
2014 1.45 million 1000 USD -5.6%
2015 1.45 million 1000 USD -0.4%
2016 1.22 million 1000 USD -15.7%
2017 1.36 million 1000 USD +11.7%
2018 1.76 million 1000 USD +29.1%
2019 1.42 million 1000 USD -19.3%
2020 1.08 million 1000 USD -24.2%
2021 1.40 million 1000 USD +29.6%
2022 1.67 million 1000 USD +19.9%
2023 1.34 million 1000 USD -19.9%
2024 1.38 million 1000 USD +2.7%

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Pulp for paper — Import value in Republic of Korea changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
1968 +1014.5% 2,139 1000 USD 23,840 1000 USD
1962 +826.4% 110 1000 USD 1,019 1000 USD

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 6,017 1000 USD 110 1000 USD 23,840 1000 USD 9
1970s 74,892 1000 USD 28,373 1000 USD 158,048 1000 USD 10
1980s 310,198 1000 USD 164,292 1000 USD 665,079 1000 USD 10
1990s 862,720 1000 USD 458,397 1000 USD 1.45 million 1000 USD 10
2000s 1.27 million 1000 USD 973,294 1000 USD 1.75 million 1000 USD 10
2010s 1.54 million 1000 USD 1.22 million 1000 USD 1.86 million 1000 USD 10
2020s 1.37 million 1000 USD 1.08 million 1000 USD 1.67 million 1000 USD 5

Countries ranked near Republic of Korea

  1. 4 Germany 3.16 million 1000 USD compare
  2. 5 Italy 2.54 million 1000 USD compare
  3. 6 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 1.48 million 1000 USD compare
  4. 8 France 1.20 million 1000 USD compare
  5. 9 Türkiye 1.16 million 1000 USD compare
  6. 9 Turkey 1.16 million 1000 USD compare

See the full ranking of 252 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is pulp for paper — import value in Republic of Korea?
Pulp for paper — import value in Republic of Korea was 1.38 million 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest pulp for paper — import value recorded in Republic of Korea?
The highest recorded value was 1.86 million 1000 USD in 2010.
What is the lowest pulp for paper — import value recorded in Republic of Korea?
The lowest recorded value was 110 1000 USD in 1961.
How does Republic of Korea rank for pulp for paper — import value?
Republic of Korea ranks 7th out of 223 countries with data for 2024.
Is pulp for paper — import value rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
Over the last ten years it is down 5.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this 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 value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Pulp for paper — Import value
Unit
1000 USD
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
252 places, 10,258 data points, 1961–2024
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