Recovered paper — Export value in Switzerland
Switzerland: Recovered paper — Export value was 59,791 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Recovered paper — Export value in Switzerland, 1970–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
Switzerland recorded 59,791 1000 USD for recovered paper — export value in 2024.
That represents a change of up 19.4% on the previous year and down 26.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, recovered paper — export value in Switzerland peaked at 131,001 1000 USD in 2011 and was at its lowest, 4,247 1000 USD, in 1971.
Switzerland ranks 28th of 221 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Recovered paper — Export value in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 8,395 1000 USD | — |
| 1971 | 4,247 1000 USD | -49.4% |
| 1972 | 4,603 1000 USD | +8.4% |
| 1973 | 7,915 1000 USD | +72.0% |
| 1974 | 18,176 1000 USD | +129.6% |
| 1975 | 8,012 1000 USD | -55.9% |
| 1976 | 10,187 1000 USD | +27.1% |
| 1977 | 9,047 1000 USD | -11.2% |
| 1978 | 9,289 1000 USD | +2.7% |
| 1979 | 17,145 1000 USD | +84.6% |
| 1980 | 17,955 1000 USD | +4.7% |
| 1981 | 11,671 1000 USD | -35.0% |
| 1982 | 12,571 1000 USD | +7.7% |
| 1983 | 10,806 1000 USD | -14.0% |
| 1984 | 15,620 1000 USD | +44.5% |
| 1985 | 15,620 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 9,853 1000 USD | -36.9% |
| 1987 | 12,150 1000 USD | +23.3% |
| 1988 | 15,360 1000 USD | +26.4% |
| 1989 | 16,605 1000 USD | +8.1% |
| 1990 | 17,790 1000 USD | +7.1% |
| 1991 | 16,372 1000 USD | -8.0% |
| 1992 | 16,170 1000 USD | -1.2% |
| 1993 | 11,363 1000 USD | -29.7% |
| 1994 | 24,902 1000 USD | +119.1% |
| 1995 | 50,154 1000 USD | +101.4% |
| 1996 | 19,737 1000 USD | -60.6% |
| 1997 | 14,963 1000 USD | -24.2% |
| 1998 | 13,211 1000 USD | -11.7% |
| 1999 | 14,518 1000 USD | +9.9% |
| 2000 | 31,584 1000 USD | +117.6% |
| 2001 | 21,539 1000 USD | -31.8% |
| 2002 | 27,288 1000 USD | +26.7% |
| 2003 | 32,009 1000 USD | +17.3% |
| 2004 | 38,437 1000 USD | +20.1% |
| 2005 | 44,524 1000 USD | +15.8% |
| 2006 | 46,944 1000 USD | +5.4% |
| 2007 | 77,923 1000 USD | +66.0% |
| 2008 | 88,022 1000 USD | +13.0% |
| 2009 | 57,547 1000 USD | -34.6% |
| 2010 | 109,106 1000 USD | +89.6% |
| 2011 | 131,001 1000 USD | +20.1% |
| 2012 | 90,393 1000 USD | -31.0% |
| 2013 | 83,495 1000 USD | -7.6% |
| 2014 | 81,483 1000 USD | -2.4% |
| 2015 | 69,818 1000 USD | -14.3% |
| 2016 | 73,364 1000 USD | +5.1% |
| 2017 | 81,742 1000 USD | +11.4% |
| 2018 | 67,791 1000 USD | -17.1% |
| 2019 | 54,739 1000 USD | -19.3% |
| 2020 | 57,940 1000 USD | +5.8% |
| 2021 | 95,634 1000 USD | +65.1% |
| 2022 | 91,547 1000 USD | -4.3% |
| 2023 | 50,085 1000 USD | -45.3% |
| 2024 | 59,791 1000 USD | +19.4% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 59,791 1000 USD is above the median for high income countries, which is 13,713 1000 USD, 4.4× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 59,791 1000 USD is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 12,763 1000 USD, 4.7× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 9,702 1000 USD | 4,247 1000 USD | 18,176 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1980s | 13,821 1000 USD | 9,853 1000 USD | 17,955 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 19,918 1000 USD | 11,363 1000 USD | 50,154 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 46,582 1000 USD | 21,539 1000 USD | 88,022 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 84,293 1000 USD | 54,739 1000 USD | 131,001 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 70,999 1000 USD | 50,085 1000 USD | 95,634 1000 USD | 5 |
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More environment data for Switzerland
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -0.2925 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -0.4333 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.458 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.33 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 11.97 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 0.2741 % 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 0.0914 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is recovered paper — export value in Switzerland?
- Recovered paper — export value in Switzerland was 59,791 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest recovered paper — export value recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 131,001 1000 USD in 2011.
- What is the lowest recovered paper — export value recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,247 1000 USD in 1971.
- How does Switzerland rank for recovered paper — export value?
- Switzerland ranks 28th out of 221 countries with data for 2024.
- Is recovered paper — export value rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 26.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Switzerland 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
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