Recovered paper — Export quantity in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Recovered paper — Export quantity was 466,063 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Recovered paper — Export quantity in Republic of Korea, 1982–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for recovered paper — export quantity in Republic of Korea is 466,063 t, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 20.9% on the previous year and down 3.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, recovered paper — export quantity in Republic of Korea peaked at 740,195 t in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0 t, in 1999.
Republic of Korea ranks 18th of 204 countries on this measure, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1,250 t | 1,000 t | 2,000 t | 8 |
| 1990s | 1,809 t | 0 t | 9,400 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 153,423 t | 1,000 t | 463,000 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 494,784 t | 271,987 t | 740,195 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 469,153 t | 413,623 t | 589,016 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Korea
More environment data for Republic of Korea
- Standard Deviation 0.504 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.9 °C (2025)
- Recovered paper — Production 8.11 million t (2024)
- Total fibre furnish — Production 8.60 million t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value 80,390 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity 33,185 t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Export value 775,431 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Export quantity 1.22 million t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Import value 1.06 million 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity 874,809 t (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is recovered paper — export quantity in Republic of Korea?
- Recovered paper — export quantity in Republic of Korea was 466,063 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest recovered paper — export quantity recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 740,195 t in 2018.
- What is the lowest recovered paper — export quantity recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 t in 1999.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for recovered paper — export quantity?
- Republic of Korea ranks 18th out of 204 countries with data for 2024.
- Is recovered paper — export quantity rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.3%. 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 Recovered paper — Export quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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