Recovered paper — Export value in Germany
Germany: Recovered paper — Export value was 302,961 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Recovered paper — Export value in Germany, 1970–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
The most recent figure for recovered paper — export value in Germany is 302,961 1000 USD, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 31.4% on the previous year and down 24.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, recovered paper — export value in Germany peaked at 715,439 1000 USD in 2011 and was at its lowest, 4,703 1000 USD, in 1971.
That places Germany 7th out of 221 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.
Recovered paper — Export value in Germany, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 8,769 1000 USD | — |
| 1971 | 4,703 1000 USD | -46.4% |
| 1972 | 6,567 1000 USD | +39.6% |
| 1973 | 12,763 1000 USD | +94.4% |
| 1974 | 29,533 1000 USD | +131.4% |
| 1975 | 16,119 1000 USD | -45.4% |
| 1976 | 23,938 1000 USD | +48.5% |
| 1977 | 32,634 1000 USD | +36.3% |
| 1978 | 35,245 1000 USD | +8.0% |
| 1979 | 58,512 1000 USD | +66.0% |
| 1980 | 69,152 1000 USD | +18.2% |
| 1981 | 49,415 1000 USD | -28.5% |
| 1982 | 44,537 1000 USD | -9.9% |
| 1983 | 43,890 1000 USD | -1.5% |
| 1984 | 67,715 1000 USD | +54.3% |
| 1985 | 75,587 1000 USD | +11.6% |
| 1986 | 71,077 1000 USD | -6.0% |
| 1987 | 85,354 1000 USD | +20.1% |
| 1988 | 122,826 1000 USD | +43.9% |
| 1989 | 133,974 1000 USD | +9.1% |
| 1990 | 135,454 1000 USD | +1.1% |
| 1991 | 135,454 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 175,159 1000 USD | +29.3% |
| 1993 | 87,591 1000 USD | -50.0% |
| 1994 | 205,307 1000 USD | +134.4% |
| 1995 | 272,000 1000 USD | +32.5% |
| 1996 | 205,945 1000 USD | -24.3% |
| 1997 | 146,627 1000 USD | -28.8% |
| 1998 | 142,000 1000 USD | -3.2% |
| 1999 | 155,681 1000 USD | +9.6% |
| 2000 | 400,289 1000 USD | +157.1% |
| 2001 | 230,492 1000 USD | -42.4% |
| 2002 | 281,293 1000 USD | +22.0% |
| 2003 | 323,703 1000 USD | +15.1% |
| 2004 | 362,218 1000 USD | +11.9% |
| 2005 | 337,867 1000 USD | -6.7% |
| 2006 | 336,361 1000 USD | -0.4% |
| 2007 | 506,369 1000 USD | +50.5% |
| 2008 | 582,725 1000 USD | +15.1% |
| 2009 | 391,615 1000 USD | -32.8% |
| 2010 | 529,511 1000 USD | +35.2% |
| 2011 | 715,439 1000 USD | +35.1% |
| 2012 | 500,639 1000 USD | -30.0% |
| 2013 | 441,768 1000 USD | -11.8% |
| 2014 | 399,066 1000 USD | -9.7% |
| 2015 | 375,156 1000 USD | -6.0% |
| 2016 | 419,370 1000 USD | +11.8% |
| 2017 | 483,593 1000 USD | +15.3% |
| 2018 | 398,175 1000 USD | -17.7% |
| 2019 | 294,060 1000 USD | -26.1% |
| 2020 | 218,185 1000 USD | -25.8% |
| 2021 | 362,259 1000 USD | +66.0% |
| 2022 | 342,217 1000 USD | -5.5% |
| 2023 | 230,506 1000 USD | -32.6% |
| 2024 | 302,961 1000 USD | +31.4% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 302,961 1000 USD is above the median for high income countries, which is 13,713 1000 USD, 22.1× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Germany's 302,961 1000 USD is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 12,763 1000 USD, 23.7× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 22,878 1000 USD | 4,703 1000 USD | 58,512 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1980s | 76,353 1000 USD | 43,890 1000 USD | 133,974 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 166,122 1000 USD | 87,591 1000 USD | 272,000 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 375,293 1000 USD | 230,492 1000 USD | 582,725 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 455,678 1000 USD | 294,060 1000 USD | 715,439 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 291,226 1000 USD | 218,185 1000 USD | 362,259 1000 USD | 5 |
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More environment data for Germany
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -4.12 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -4.36 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.613 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.11 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate -1.16 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -1.65 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate -0.0079 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is recovered paper — export value in Germany?
- Recovered paper — export value in Germany was 302,961 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest recovered paper — export value recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 715,439 1000 USD in 2011.
- What is the lowest recovered paper — export value recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,703 1000 USD in 1971.
- How does Germany rank for recovered paper — export value?
- Germany ranks 7th out of 221 countries with data for 2024.
- Is recovered paper — export value rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany 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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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