Recovered paper — Import quantity in United States of America
United States of America: Recovered paper — Import quantity was 996,419 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Recovered paper — Import quantity in United States of America, 1970–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, recovered paper — import quantity in United States of America stood at 996,419 t. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
That represents a change of up 42.2% on the previous year and up 27.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, recovered paper — import quantity in United States of America peaked at 996,419 t in 2024 and was at its lowest, 63,200 t, in 1978.
That places United States of America 15th out of 28 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.
Recovered paper — Import quantity in United States of America, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 68,000 t | — |
| 1971 | 71,000 t | +4.4% |
| 1972 | 94,000 t | +32.4% |
| 1973 | 100,000 t | +6.4% |
| 1974 | 81,000 t | -19.0% |
| 1975 | 65,000 t | -19.8% |
| 1976 | 97,000 t | +49.2% |
| 1977 | 83,000 t | -14.4% |
| 1978 | 63,200 t | -23.9% |
| 1979 | 71,100 t | +12.5% |
| 1980 | 78,400 t | +10.3% |
| 1981 | 71,200 t | -9.2% |
| 1982 | 67,400 t | -5.3% |
| 1983 | 144,700 t | +114.7% |
| 1984 | 146,900 t | +1.5% |
| 1985 | 136,800 t | -6.9% |
| 1986 | 172,700 t | +26.2% |
| 1987 | 173,500 t | +0.5% |
| 1988 | 216,700 t | +24.9% |
| 1989 | 156,400 t | -27.8% |
| 1990 | 202,500 t | +29.5% |
| 1991 | 110,600 t | -45.4% |
| 1992 | 139,571 t | +26.2% |
| 1993 | 126,890 t | -9.1% |
| 1994 | 237,000 t | +86.8% |
| 1995 | 452,000 t | +90.7% |
| 1996 | 429,000 t | -5.1% |
| 1997 | 693,000 t | +61.5% |
| 1998 | 464,000 t | -33.0% |
| 1999 | 387,000 t | -16.6% |
| 2000 | 255,000 t | -34.1% |
| 2001 | 297,379 t | +16.6% |
| 2002 | 373,216 t | +25.5% |
| 2003 | 362,271 t | -2.9% |
| 2004 | 505,739 t | +39.6% |
| 2005 | 494,755 t | -2.2% |
| 2006 | 438,308 t | -11.4% |
| 2007 | 723,916 t | +65.2% |
| 2008 | 649,412 t | -10.3% |
| 2009 | 300,016 t | -53.8% |
| 2010 | 711,000 t | +137.0% |
| 2011 | 911,565 t | +28.2% |
| 2012 | 992,000 t | +8.8% |
| 2013 | 811,000 t | -18.2% |
| 2014 | 780,000 t | -3.8% |
| 2015 | 712,000 t | -8.7% |
| 2016 | 806,000 t | +13.2% |
| 2017 | 897,000 t | +11.3% |
| 2018 | 743,618 t | -17.1% |
| 2019 | 513,251 t | -31.0% |
| 2020 | 611,489 t | +19.1% |
| 2021 | 878,060 t | +43.6% |
| 2022 | 827,548 t | -5.8% |
| 2023 | 700,780 t | -15.3% |
| 2024 | 996,419 t | +42.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 79,330 t | 63,200 t | 100,000 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 136,470 t | 67,400 t | 216,700 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 324,156 t | 110,600 t | 693,000 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 440,001 t | 255,000 t | 723,916 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 787,743 t | 513,251 t | 992,000 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 802,859 t | 611,489 t | 996,419 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near United States of America
- 12 France 1.05 million t compare
- 13 Belgium 919,092 t compare
- 14 Canada 889,690 t compare
- 15 Republic of Korea 821,635 t compare
- 16 Belgium-Luxembourg 678,000 t compare
- 17 China, mainland 585,897 t compare
- 18 Hungary 481,446 t compare
More environment data for United States of America
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.306 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.76 °C (2025)
- Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity, annual growth rate 14.28 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Import value, annual growth rate 8.48 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import -3.15 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value 0.7549 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total fibre furnish — Production, annual growth rate -2.57 % change on previous year (2024)
- Recovered paper — Production 40.69 million t (2024)
- Total fibre furnish — Production 76.59 million t (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is recovered paper — import quantity in United States of America?
- Recovered paper — import quantity in United States of America was 996,419 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest recovered paper — import quantity recorded in United States of America?
- The highest recorded value was 996,419 t in 2024.
- What is the lowest recovered paper — import quantity recorded in United States of America?
- The lowest recorded value was 63,200 t in 1978.
- How does United States of America rank for recovered paper — import quantity?
- United States of America ranks 15th out of 28 groups with data for 2024.
- Is recovered paper — import quantity rising or falling in United States of America?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States of America data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Recovered paper — Import quantity. 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