What is recovered paper — import value in Australia?

Recovered paper — import value in Australia was 854 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

What is the highest recovered paper — import value recorded in Australia?

The highest recorded value was 6,514 1000 USD in 1997.

What is the lowest recovered paper — import value recorded in Australia?

The lowest recorded value was 18 1000 USD in 1986.

How does Australia rank for recovered paper — import value?

Australia ranks 85th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.

Is recovered paper — import value rising or falling in Australia?

Over the last ten years it is down 49.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Australia 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.

Recovered paper — Import value in Australia

Name: Recovered paper — Import value in Australia
Creator: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)

Australia: Recovered paper — Import value was 854 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

854 1000 USD

Change on year

up 162.0%

World rank

85th

of 214 countries

All-time high

6,514 1000 USD

in 1997

All-time low

18 1000 USD

in 1986

Years of data

1970–2024

Recovered paper — Import value in Australia, 1970–2024

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.

Analysis

Australia recorded 854 1000 USD for recovered paper — import value in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 162.0% on the previous year and down 49.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, recovered paper — import value in Australia peaked at 6,514 1000 USD in 1997 and was at its lowest, 18 1000 USD, in 1986.

That places Australia 85th out of 214 countries 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

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1970s	1,448 1000 USD	546 1000 USD	3,845 1000 USD	10
1980s	969.7 1000 USD	18 1000 USD	3,573 1000 USD	10
1990s	3,512 1000 USD	596 1000 USD	6,514 1000 USD	10
2000s	2,600 1000 USD	489 1000 USD	5,352 1000 USD	10
2010s	827.3 1000 USD	272 1000 USD	1,692 1000 USD	10
2020s	546 1000 USD	289 1000 USD	957 1000 USD	5

Countries ranked near Australia

82 Senegal 946 1000 USD compare
83 Zambia 919 1000 USD compare
84 Australia and New Zealand 881 1000 USD compare
86 Kyrgyzstan 776 1000 USD compare
87 Costa Rica 722 1000 USD compare
88 Zimbabwe 652 1000 USD compare

See the full ranking of 246 places →

More environment data for Australia

Standard Deviation 0.345 °C (2025)
Temperature change 1.4 °C (2025)
Recovered paper — Production 2.63 million t (2024)
Total fibre furnish — Production 3.61 million t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value 51,999 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity 4,000 t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Export value 450,829 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Export quantity 806,085 t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Import value 587,995 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity 484,839 t (2024)

All data for Australia →

Frequently asked questions

What is recovered paper — import value in Australia?: Recovered paper — import value in Australia was 854 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest recovered paper — import value recorded in Australia?: The highest recorded value was 6,514 1000 USD in 1997.
What is the lowest recovered paper — import value recorded in Australia?: The lowest recorded value was 18 1000 USD in 1986.
How does Australia rank for recovered paper — import value?: Australia ranks 85th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
Is recovered paper — import value rising or falling in Australia?: Over the last ten years it is down 49.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Australia 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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About this data

Indicator: Recovered paper — Import value
Unit: 1000 USD
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
Last refreshed: 13 August 2026

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