Recovered paper — Export value in France

France: Recovered paper — Export value was 351,383 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
351,383 1000 USD
Change on year
up 9.3%
World rank
5th
of 221 countries
All-time high
624,901 1000 USD
in 2011
All-time low
4,654 1000 USD
in 1971
Years of data
55
1970–2024

Recovered paper — Export value in France, 1970–2024

0200.0k400.0k600.0k197019972024

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

Analysis

In 2024, recovered paper — export value in France stood at 351,383 1000 USD.

That represents a change of up 9.3% on the previous year and down 19.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, recovered paper — export value in France peaked at 624,901 1000 USD in 2011 and was at its lowest, 4,654 1000 USD, in 1971.

France ranks 5th of 221 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

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

Recovered paper — Export value in France, year by year

Annual values for Recovered paper — Export value in France, 1970 to 2024.
Year 1000 USD Change
1970 6,247 1000 USD —
1971 4,654 1000 USD -25.5%
1972 7,622 1000 USD +63.8%
1973 14,906 1000 USD +95.6%
1974 35,913 1000 USD +140.9%
1975 22,703 1000 USD -36.8%
1976 34,162 1000 USD +50.5%
1977 31,924 1000 USD -6.6%
1978 34,304 1000 USD +7.5%
1979 53,427 1000 USD +55.7%
1980 65,560 1000 USD +22.7%
1981 47,253 1000 USD -27.9%
1982 43,517 1000 USD -7.9%
1983 44,822 1000 USD +3.0%
1984 53,000 1000 USD +18.2%
1985 61,527 1000 USD +16.1%
1986 59,366 1000 USD -3.5%
1987 68,792 1000 USD +15.9%
1988 91,540 1000 USD +33.1%
1989 65,408 1000 USD -28.5%
1990 68,792 1000 USD +5.2%
1991 68,665 1000 USD -0.2%
1992 92,210 1000 USD +34.3%
1993 49,947 1000 USD -45.8%
1994 104,430 1000 USD +109.1%
1995 195,930 1000 USD +87.6%
1996 94,978 1000 USD -51.5%
1997 77,553 1000 USD -18.3%
1998 83,555 1000 USD +7.7%
1999 87,849 1000 USD +5.1%
2000 122,178 1000 USD +39.1%
2001 88,461 1000 USD -27.6%
2002 110,416 1000 USD +24.8%
2003 136,415 1000 USD +23.5%
2004 175,992 1000 USD +29.0%
2005 202,391 1000 USD +15.0%
2006 236,025 1000 USD +16.6%
2007 358,934 1000 USD +52.1%
2008 386,448 1000 USD +7.7%
2009 298,335 1000 USD -22.8%
2010 486,250 1000 USD +63.0%
2011 624,901 1000 USD +28.5%
2012 498,366 1000 USD -20.2%
2013 452,965 1000 USD -9.1%
2014 437,099 1000 USD -3.5%
2015 397,592 1000 USD -9.0%
2016 431,507 1000 USD +8.5%
2017 482,779 1000 USD +11.9%
2018 363,758 1000 USD -24.7%
2019 279,988 1000 USD -23.0%
2020 233,081 1000 USD -16.8%
2021 505,986 1000 USD +117.1%
2022 488,768 1000 USD -3.4%
2023 321,611 1000 USD -34.2%
2024 351,383 1000 USD +9.3%

France compared with similar countries

  • France's 351,383 1000 USD is above the median for high income countries, which is 13,713 1000 USD, 25.6× the median. (65 countries reporting)
  • France's 351,383 1000 USD is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 12,763 1000 USD, 27.5× the median. (49 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 24,586 1000 USD 4,654 1000 USD 53,427 1000 USD 10
1980s 60,078 1000 USD 43,517 1000 USD 91,540 1000 USD 10
1990s 92,391 1000 USD 49,947 1000 USD 195,930 1000 USD 10
2000s 211,560 1000 USD 88,461 1000 USD 386,448 1000 USD 10
2010s 445,520 1000 USD 279,988 1000 USD 624,901 1000 USD 10
2020s 380,166 1000 USD 233,081 1000 USD 505,986 1000 USD 5

Countries ranked near France

  1. 2 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 767,756 1000 USD compare
  2. 2 United Kingdom 767,756 1000 USD compare
  3. 4 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 443,463 1000 USD compare
  4. 6 Japan 341,792 1000 USD compare
  5. 7 Germany 302,961 1000 USD compare
  6. 8 Italy 302,534 1000 USD compare

See the full ranking of 250 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is recovered paper — export value in France?
Recovered paper — export value in France was 351,383 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest recovered paper — export value recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 624,901 1000 USD in 2011.
What is the lowest recovered paper — export value recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was 4,654 1000 USD in 1971.
How does France rank for recovered paper — export value?
France ranks 5th out of 221 countries with data for 2024.
Is recovered paper — export value rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is down 19.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this France 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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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
250 places, 8,295 data points, 1970–2024
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