Recovered paper — Export value in Republic of Korea

Republic of Korea: Recovered paper — Export value was 80,498 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
80,498 1000 USD
Change on year
down 11.5%
World rank
19th
of 204 countries
All-time high
130,023 1000 USD
in 2018
All-time low
0 1000 USD
in 1999
Years of data
43
1982–2024

Recovered paper — Export value in Republic of Korea, 1982–2024

050.0k100.0k150.0k1982200320241982: 295 1000 USD1983: 290 1000 USD1984: 197 1000 USD1985: 271 1000 USD1986: 252 1000 USD1987: 252 1000 USD1988: 252 1000 USD1989: 252 1000 USD1990: 29 1000 USD1991: 29 1000 USD1992: 128 1000 USD1993: 212 1000 USD1994: 2.7k 1000 USD1995: 1.0k 1000 USD1996: 513 1000 USD1997: 151 1000 USD1998: 229 1000 USD1999: 0 1000 USD2000: 1.5k 1000 USD2001: 391 1000 USD2002: 6.9k 1000 USD2003: 18.9k 1000 USD2004: 7.2k 1000 USD2005: 6.5k 1000 USD2006: 14.9k 1000 USD2007: 68.1k 1000 USD2008: 57.7k 1000 USD2009: 38.1k 1000 USD2010: 48.7k 1000 USD2011: 68.1k 1000 USD2012: 87.3k 1000 USD2013: 64.9k 1000 USD2014: 68.0k 1000 USD2015: 78.1k 1000 USD2016: 90.2k 1000 USD2017: 108.2k 1000 USD2018: 130.0k 1000 USD2019: 61.3k 1000 USD2020: 62.5k 1000 USD2021: 101.9k 1000 USD2022: 84.6k 1000 USD2023: 91.0k 1000 USD2024: 80.5k 1000 USD

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

Analysis

In 2024, recovered paper — export value in Republic of Korea stood at 80,498 1000 USD.

The figure is down 11.5% on the previous year and up 18.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, recovered paper — export value in Republic of Korea peaked at 130,023 1000 USD in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0 1000 USD, in 1999.

That places Republic of Korea 19th 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
1980s 257.62 1000 USD 197 1000 USD 295 1000 USD 8
1990s 497.3 1000 USD 0 1000 USD 2,678 1000 USD 10
2000s 22,016 1000 USD 391 1000 USD 68,078 1000 USD 10
2010s 80,464 1000 USD 48,688 1000 USD 130,023 1000 USD 10
2020s 84,096 1000 USD 62,511 1000 USD 101,902 1000 USD 5

Countries ranked near Republic of Korea

  1. 16 Belgium-Luxembourg 105,708 1000 USD compare
  2. 17 Denmark 84,686 1000 USD compare
  3. 18 Ireland 81,912 1000 USD compare
  4. 20 United Arab Emirates 79,737 1000 USD compare
  5. 21 Sweden 75,769 1000 USD compare
  6. 22 Singapore 73,724 1000 USD compare

See the full ranking of 237 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is recovered paper — export value in Republic of Korea?
Recovered paper — export value in Republic of Korea was 80,498 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest recovered paper — export value recorded in Republic of Korea?
The highest recorded value was 130,023 1000 USD in 2018.
What is the lowest recovered paper — export value recorded in Republic of Korea?
The lowest recorded value was 0 1000 USD in 1999.
How does Republic of Korea rank for recovered paper — export value?
Republic of Korea ranks 19th out of 204 countries with data for 2024.
Is recovered paper — export value rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
Over the last ten years it is up 18.5%. 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 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
237 places, 7,877 data points, 1970–2024
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