Recovered paper — Export value in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Recovered paper — Export value was 767,756 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Recovered paper — Export value in United Kingdom, 1970–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
In 2024, recovered paper — export value in United Kingdom stood at 767,756 1000 USD.
That represents a change of up 18.5% on the previous year and down 2.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, recovered paper — export value in United Kingdom peaked at 1.01 million 1000 USD in 2021 and was at its lowest, 4,078 1000 USD, in 1972.
That places United Kingdom 2nd 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 United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 5,879 1000 USD | — |
| 1971 | 4,421 1000 USD | -24.8% |
| 1972 | 4,078 1000 USD | -7.8% |
| 1973 | 6,862 1000 USD | +68.3% |
| 1974 | 21,490 1000 USD | +213.2% |
| 1975 | 9,494 1000 USD | -55.8% |
| 1976 | 7,917 1000 USD | -16.6% |
| 1977 | 6,670 1000 USD | -15.8% |
| 1978 | 6,405 1000 USD | -4.0% |
| 1979 | 18,118 1000 USD | +182.9% |
| 1980 | 35,295 1000 USD | +94.8% |
| 1981 | 23,034 1000 USD | -34.7% |
| 1982 | 18,108 1000 USD | -21.4% |
| 1983 | 22,589 1000 USD | +24.7% |
| 1984 | 32,807 1000 USD | +45.2% |
| 1985 | 28,389 1000 USD | -13.5% |
| 1986 | 33,844 1000 USD | +19.2% |
| 1987 | 53,266 1000 USD | +57.4% |
| 1988 | 77,167 1000 USD | +44.9% |
| 1989 | 78,854 1000 USD | +2.2% |
| 1990 | 83,578 1000 USD | +6.0% |
| 1991 | 62,607 1000 USD | -25.1% |
| 1992 | 64,757 1000 USD | +3.4% |
| 1993 | 30,234 1000 USD | -53.3% |
| 1994 | 60,736 1000 USD | +100.9% |
| 1995 | 77,801 1000 USD | +28.1% |
| 1996 | 62,402 1000 USD | -19.8% |
| 1997 | 89,153 1000 USD | +42.9% |
| 1998 | 59,463 1000 USD | -33.3% |
| 1999 | 64,197 1000 USD | +8.0% |
| 2000 | 103,861 1000 USD | +61.8% |
| 2001 | 107,956 1000 USD | +3.9% |
| 2002 | 146,231 1000 USD | +35.5% |
| 2003 | 283,541 1000 USD | +93.9% |
| 2004 | 431,421 1000 USD | +52.2% |
| 2005 | 504,968 1000 USD | +17.0% |
| 2006 | 606,782 1000 USD | +20.2% |
| 2007 | 814,703 1000 USD | +34.3% |
| 2008 | 872,611 1000 USD | +7.1% |
| 2009 | 535,788 1000 USD | -38.6% |
| 2010 | 809,757 1000 USD | +51.1% |
| 2011 | 954,259 1000 USD | +17.8% |
| 2012 | 841,464 1000 USD | -11.8% |
| 2013 | 772,084 1000 USD | -8.2% |
| 2014 | 784,412 1000 USD | +1.6% |
| 2015 | 815,939 1000 USD | +4.0% |
| 2016 | 627,423 1000 USD | -23.1% |
| 2017 | 835,202 1000 USD | +33.1% |
| 2018 | 760,890 1000 USD | -8.9% |
| 2019 | 558,218 1000 USD | -26.6% |
| 2020 | 504,624 1000 USD | -9.6% |
| 2021 | 1.01 million 1000 USD | +99.4% |
| 2022 | 922,635 1000 USD | -8.3% |
| 2023 | 647,647 1000 USD | -29.8% |
| 2024 | 767,756 1000 USD | +18.5% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 767,756 1000 USD is above the median for high income countries, which is 13,713 1000 USD, 56.0× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 767,756 1000 USD is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 12,763 1000 USD, 60.2× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 9,133 1000 USD | 4,078 1000 USD | 21,490 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1980s | 40,335 1000 USD | 18,108 1000 USD | 78,854 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 65,493 1000 USD | 30,234 1000 USD | 89,153 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 440,786 1000 USD | 103,861 1000 USD | 872,611 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 775,965 1000 USD | 558,218 1000 USD | 954,259 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 769,726 1000 USD | 504,624 1000 USD | 1.01 million 1000 USD | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
- 1 United States 2.46 million 1000 USD compare
- 2 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 767,756 1000 USD compare
- 4 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 443,463 1000 USD compare
- 5 France 351,383 1000 USD compare
More environment data for United Kingdom
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -3.13 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -7.25 Percentage change (2025)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -0.9496 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) -2.57 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e), per 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e), per 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual 0.1556 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is recovered paper — export value in United Kingdom?
- Recovered paper — export value in United Kingdom was 767,756 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest recovered paper — export value recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 1.01 million 1000 USD in 2021.
- What is the lowest recovered paper — export value recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,078 1000 USD in 1972.
- How does United Kingdom rank for recovered paper — export value?
- United Kingdom ranks 2nd out of 221 countries with data for 2024.
- Is recovered paper — export value rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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