Recovered paper β€” Import quantity in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)

Least Developed Countries (LDCs): Recovered paper β€” Import quantity was 1.24 million t in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
1.24 million t
Change on year
down 0.2%
Rank
15th
of 32 groups
All-time high
1.24 million t
in 2023
All-time low
1,264 t
in 1979
Years of data
51
1974–2024

Recovered paper β€” Import quantity in Least Developed Countries (LDCs), 1974–2024

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

Analysis

In 2024, recovered paper β€” import quantity in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) stood at 1.24 million t.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.2% on the previous year and up 983.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, recovered paper β€” import quantity in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) peaked at 1.24 million t in 2023 and was at its lowest, 1,264 t, in 1979.

That places Least Developed Countries (LDCs) 15th out of 32 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 2,474 t 1,264 t 3,826 t 6
1980s 5,906 t 2,000 t 9,800 t 10
1990s 21,097 t 5,564 t 49,852 t 10
2000s 132,066 t 48,713 t 288,196 t 10
2010s 127,864 t 75,533 t 336,839 t 10
2020s 969,630 t 324,754 t 1.24 million t 5

Countries ranked near Least Developed Countries (LDCs)

  1. 12 Spain 1.55 million t compare
  2. 13 Lao People's Democratic Republic 1.18 million t compare
  3. 14 China, Taiwan Province of 1.18 million t compare
  4. 15 France 1.05 million t compare
  5. 16 Belgium 919,092 t compare
  6. 17 Canada 889,690 t compare
  7. 18 Republic of Korea 821,635 t compare

See the full ranking of 246 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is recovered paper β€” import quantity in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
Recovered paper β€” import quantity in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) was 1.24 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest recovered paper β€” import quantity recorded in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
The highest recorded value was 1.24 million t in 2023.
What is the lowest recovered paper β€” import quantity recorded in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
The lowest recorded value was 1,264 t in 1979.
How does Least Developed Countries (LDCs) rank for recovered paper β€” import quantity?
Least Developed Countries (LDCs) ranks 15th out of 32 groups with data for 2024.
Is recovered paper β€” import quantity rising or falling in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
Over the last ten years it is up 983.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Least Developed Countries (LDCs) data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Recovered paper β€” Import quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Recovered paper β€” Import quantity
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
246 places, 9,163 data points, 1970–2024
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