Recovered paper — Import value in Asia
Asia: Recovered paper — Import value was 4.86 million 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Recovered paper — Import value in Asia, 1970–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
The most recent figure for recovered paper — import value in Asia is 4.86 million 1000 USD, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 0.5% on the previous year and down 35.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, recovered paper — import value in Asia peaked at 9.46 million 1000 USD in 2011 and was at its lowest, 17,715 1000 USD, in 1971.
That places Asia 2nd out of 29 groups 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 — Import value in Asia, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 20,375 1000 USD | — |
| 1971 | 17,715 1000 USD | -13.1% |
| 1972 | 20,724 1000 USD | +17.0% |
| 1973 | 48,046 1000 USD | +131.8% |
| 1974 | 95,494 1000 USD | +98.8% |
| 1975 | 67,893 1000 USD | -28.9% |
| 1976 | 90,637 1000 USD | +33.5% |
| 1977 | 109,977 1000 USD | +21.3% |
| 1978 | 122,687 1000 USD | +11.6% |
| 1979 | 195,048 1000 USD | +59.0% |
| 1980 | 251,100 1000 USD | +28.7% |
| 1981 | 229,288 1000 USD | -8.7% |
| 1982 | 219,073 1000 USD | -4.5% |
| 1983 | 260,520 1000 USD | +18.9% |
| 1984 | 330,983 1000 USD | +27.0% |
| 1985 | 288,947 1000 USD | -12.7% |
| 1986 | 450,475 1000 USD | +55.9% |
| 1987 | 663,596 1000 USD | +47.3% |
| 1988 | 822,836 1000 USD | +24.0% |
| 1989 | 827,798 1000 USD | +0.6% |
| 1990 | 887,247 1000 USD | +7.2% |
| 1991 | 1.01 million 1000 USD | +13.6% |
| 1992 | 869,337 1000 USD | -13.8% |
| 1993 | 590,902 1000 USD | -32.0% |
| 1994 | 916,564 1000 USD | +55.1% |
| 1995 | 1.52 million 1000 USD | +66.2% |
| 1996 | 1.13 million 1000 USD | -26.1% |
| 1997 | 1.01 million 1000 USD | -9.9% |
| 1998 | 990,472 1000 USD | -2.3% |
| 1999 | 1.14 million 1000 USD | +15.3% |
| 2000 | 1.97 million 1000 USD | +72.7% |
| 2001 | 1.72 million 1000 USD | -12.7% |
| 2002 | 1.69 million 1000 USD | -2.0% |
| 2003 | 2.41 million 1000 USD | +42.9% |
| 2004 | 2.88 million 1000 USD | +19.4% |
| 2005 | 3.24 million 1000 USD | +12.4% |
| 2006 | 3.97 million 1000 USD | +22.8% |
| 2007 | 5.72 million 1000 USD | +44.0% |
| 2008 | 5.71 million 1000 USD | -0.2% |
| 2009 | 5.16 million 1000 USD | -9.7% |
| 2010 | 7.48 million 1000 USD | +45.0% |
| 2011 | 9.46 million 1000 USD | +26.5% |
| 2012 | 8.35 million 1000 USD | -11.7% |
| 2013 | 7.99 million 1000 USD | -4.3% |
| 2014 | 7.58 million 1000 USD | -5.2% |
| 2015 | 7.31 million 1000 USD | -3.6% |
| 2016 | 7.05 million 1000 USD | -3.5% |
| 2017 | 8.80 million 1000 USD | +24.7% |
| 2018 | 7.66 million 1000 USD | -12.9% |
| 2019 | 5.14 million 1000 USD | -32.9% |
| 2020 | 4.18 million 1000 USD | -18.6% |
| 2021 | 6.26 million 1000 USD | +49.6% |
| 2022 | 6.16 million 1000 USD | -1.5% |
| 2023 | 4.88 million 1000 USD | -20.9% |
| 2024 | 4.86 million 1000 USD | -0.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 78,860 1000 USD | 17,715 1000 USD | 195,048 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1980s | 434,462 1000 USD | 219,073 1000 USD | 827,798 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.01 million 1000 USD | 590,902 1000 USD | 1.52 million 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.45 million 1000 USD | 1.69 million 1000 USD | 5.72 million 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.68 million 1000 USD | 5.14 million 1000 USD | 9.46 million 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.27 million 1000 USD | 4.18 million 1000 USD | 6.26 million 1000 USD | 5 |
Countries ranked near Asia
More environment data for Asia
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -2.4 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 0.4646 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Temperature change 1.83 °C (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.229 °C (2025)
- Sawlogs and veneer logs, non-coniferous — Production 213.39 million m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood, coniferous — Production 80.29 million m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood, non-coniferous — Production 400.22 million m3 (2024)
- Sawlogs and veneer logs — Production 257.46 million m3 (2024)
- Wood charcoal — Production 10.14 million t (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is recovered paper — import value in Asia?
- Recovered paper — import value in Asia was 4.86 million 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest recovered paper — import value recorded in Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 9.46 million 1000 USD in 2011.
- What is the lowest recovered paper — import value recorded in Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 17,715 1000 USD in 1971.
- How does Asia rank for recovered paper — import value?
- Asia ranks 2nd out of 29 groups with data for 2024.
- Is recovered paper — import value rising or falling in Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 35.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Asia data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Recovered paper — Import 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