Recovered paper — Import value in Canada
Canada: Recovered paper — Import value was 165,595 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Recovered paper — Import value in Canada, 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 Canada is 165,595 1000 USD, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 33.2% on the previous year and up 50.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, recovered paper — import value in Canada peaked at 398,019 1000 USD in 1995 and was at its lowest, 3,669 1000 USD, in 1970.
That places Canada 20th out of 231 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 — Import value in Canada, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 3,669 1000 USD | — |
| 1971 | 6,883 1000 USD | +87.6% |
| 1972 | 8,002 1000 USD | +16.3% |
| 1973 | 11,994 1000 USD | +49.9% |
| 1974 | 24,298 1000 USD | +102.6% |
| 1975 | 12,718 1000 USD | -47.7% |
| 1976 | 27,284 1000 USD | +114.5% |
| 1977 | 31,128 1000 USD | +14.1% |
| 1978 | 49,057 1000 USD | +57.6% |
| 1979 | 67,705 1000 USD | +38.0% |
| 1980 | 64,491 1000 USD | -4.7% |
| 1981 | 58,311 1000 USD | -9.6% |
| 1982 | 48,285 1000 USD | -17.2% |
| 1983 | 42,285 1000 USD | -12.4% |
| 1984 | 81,895 1000 USD | +93.7% |
| 1985 | 62,139 1000 USD | -24.1% |
| 1986 | 75,890 1000 USD | +22.1% |
| 1987 | 102,002 1000 USD | +34.4% |
| 1988 | 112,532 1000 USD | +10.3% |
| 1989 | 108,136 1000 USD | -3.9% |
| 1990 | 111,427 1000 USD | +3.0% |
| 1991 | 96,305 1000 USD | -13.6% |
| 1992 | 115,539 1000 USD | +20.0% |
| 1993 | 135,486 1000 USD | +17.3% |
| 1994 | 214,021 1000 USD | +58.0% |
| 1995 | 398,019 1000 USD | +86.0% |
| 1996 | 149,114 1000 USD | -62.5% |
| 1997 | 183,388 1000 USD | +23.0% |
| 1998 | 203,296 1000 USD | +10.9% |
| 1999 | 223,484 1000 USD | +9.9% |
| 2000 | 309,487 1000 USD | +38.5% |
| 2001 | 187,664 1000 USD | -39.4% |
| 2002 | 230,379 1000 USD | +22.8% |
| 2003 | 237,842 1000 USD | +3.2% |
| 2004 | 280,400 1000 USD | +17.9% |
| 2005 | 246,768 1000 USD | -12.0% |
| 2006 | 219,761 1000 USD | -10.9% |
| 2007 | 289,268 1000 USD | +31.6% |
| 2008 | 316,801 1000 USD | +9.5% |
| 2009 | 145,151 1000 USD | -54.2% |
| 2010 | 182,834 1000 USD | +26.0% |
| 2011 | 178,784 1000 USD | -2.2% |
| 2012 | 114,851 1000 USD | -35.8% |
| 2013 | 103,385 1000 USD | -10.0% |
| 2014 | 109,921 1000 USD | +6.3% |
| 2015 | 98,014 1000 USD | -10.8% |
| 2016 | 108,060 1000 USD | +10.2% |
| 2017 | 147,981 1000 USD | +36.9% |
| 2018 | 158,131 1000 USD | +6.9% |
| 2019 | 122,991 1000 USD | -22.2% |
| 2020 | 126,437 1000 USD | +2.8% |
| 2021 | 168,913 1000 USD | +33.6% |
| 2022 | 157,692 1000 USD | -6.6% |
| 2023 | 124,309 1000 USD | -21.2% |
| 2024 | 165,595 1000 USD | +33.2% |
Canada compared with similar countries
- Canada's 165,595 1000 USD is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,286 1000 USD, 128.7× the median. (66 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 24,274 1000 USD | 3,669 1000 USD | 67,705 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1980s | 75,597 1000 USD | 42,285 1000 USD | 112,532 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 183,008 1000 USD | 96,305 1000 USD | 398,019 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 246,352 1000 USD | 145,151 1000 USD | 316,801 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 132,495 1000 USD | 98,014 1000 USD | 182,834 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 148,589 1000 USD | 124,309 1000 USD | 168,913 1000 USD | 5 |
Countries ranked near Canada
- 18 Republic of Korea 193,072 1000 USD compare
- 19 France 179,037 1000 USD compare
- 21 Belgium 146,464 1000 USD compare
- 22 United States 145,735 1000 USD compare
- 23 China, mainland 113,948 1000 USD compare
More environment data for Canada
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -2.52 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -6.76 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.642 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.96 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 2.9 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 1.7 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate -0.3398 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is recovered paper — import value in Canada?
- Recovered paper — import value in Canada was 165,595 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest recovered paper — import value recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 398,019 1000 USD in 1995.
- What is the lowest recovered paper — import value recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,669 1000 USD in 1970.
- How does Canada rank for recovered paper — import value?
- Canada ranks 20th out of 231 countries with data for 2024.
- Is recovered paper — import value rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is up 50.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Canada 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