Recovered paper — Export value in Australia

Australia: Recovered paper — Export value was 159,330 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
159,330 1000 USD
Change on year
up 15.5%
World rank
11th
of 204 countries
All-time high
247,566 1000 USD
in 2011
All-time low
112 1000 USD
in 1978
Years of data
47
1978–2024

Recovered paper — Export value in Australia, 1978–2024

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

Analysis

In 2024, recovered paper — export value in Australia stood at 159,330 1000 USD.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 15.5% on the previous year and down 24.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, recovered paper — export value in Australia peaked at 247,566 1000 USD in 2011 and was at its lowest, 112 1000 USD, in 1978.

That places Australia 11th out of 204 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
1970s 228 1000 USD 112 1000 USD 344 1000 USD 2
1980s 4,219 1000 USD 445 1000 USD 9,171 1000 USD 10
1990s 14,134 1000 USD 5,717 1000 USD 32,437 1000 USD 10
2000s 92,856 1000 USD 24,736 1000 USD 230,307 1000 USD 10
2010s 204,181 1000 USD 128,187 1000 USD 247,566 1000 USD 10
2020s 167,137 1000 USD 117,725 1000 USD 215,713 1000 USD 5

Countries ranked near Australia

  1. 8 Poland 247,946 1000 USD compare
  2. 9 Belgium 224,283 1000 USD compare
  3. 10 Australia and New Zealand 191,933 1000 USD compare
  4. 12 China 153,713 1000 USD compare
  5. 13 Spain 144,825 1000 USD compare
  6. 14 China, Hong Kong SAR 130,158 1000 USD compare

See the full ranking of 237 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is recovered paper — export value in Australia?
Recovered paper — export value in Australia was 159,330 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest recovered paper — export value recorded in Australia?
The highest recorded value was 247,566 1000 USD in 2011.
What is the lowest recovered paper — export value recorded in Australia?
The lowest recorded value was 112 1000 USD in 1978.
How does Australia rank for recovered paper — export value?
Australia ranks 11th out of 204 countries with data for 2024.
Is recovered paper — export value rising or falling in Australia?
Over the last ten years it is down 24.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Australia data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Recovered paper — Export value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Recovered paper — Export value
Unit
1000 USD
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
237 places, 7,877 data points, 1970–2024
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