Recovered paper — Import value in France

France: Recovered paper — Import value was 179,037 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
179,037 1000 USD
Change on year
up 42.2%
World rank
19th
of 231 countries
All-time high
249,766 1000 USD
in 1995
All-time low
5,026 1000 USD
in 1971
Years of data
55
1970–2024

Recovered paper — Import value in France, 1970–2024

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

Analysis

In 2024, recovered paper — import value in France stood at 179,037 1000 USD.

The figure is up 42.2% on the previous year and up 6.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, recovered paper — import value in France peaked at 249,766 1000 USD in 1995 and was at its lowest, 5,026 1000 USD, in 1971.

That places France 19th 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 France, year by year

Annual values for Recovered paper — Import value in France, 1970 to 2024.
Year 1000 USD Change
1970 6,142 1000 USD —
1971 5,026 1000 USD -18.2%
1972 7,035 1000 USD +40.0%
1973 11,748 1000 USD +67.0%
1974 32,056 1000 USD +172.9%
1975 10,479 1000 USD -67.3%
1976 13,526 1000 USD +29.1%
1977 14,753 1000 USD +9.1%
1978 19,011 1000 USD +28.9%
1979 33,783 1000 USD +77.7%
1980 47,231 1000 USD +39.8%
1981 23,952 1000 USD -49.3%
1982 24,477 1000 USD +2.2%
1983 26,248 1000 USD +7.2%
1984 33,600 1000 USD +28.0%
1985 36,561 1000 USD +8.8%
1986 36,561 1000 USD +0.0%
1987 42,641 1000 USD +16.6%
1988 78,213 1000 USD +83.4%
1989 117,752 1000 USD +50.6%
1990 79,805 1000 USD -32.2%
1991 68,665 1000 USD -14.0%
1992 66,576 1000 USD -3.0%
1993 38,199 1000 USD -42.6%
1994 116,155 1000 USD +204.1%
1995 249,766 1000 USD +115.0%
1996 77,036 1000 USD -69.2%
1997 59,107 1000 USD -23.3%
1998 64,288 1000 USD +8.8%
1999 81,587 1000 USD +26.9%
2000 157,496 1000 USD +93.0%
2001 71,112 1000 USD -54.8%
2002 104,720 1000 USD +47.3%
2003 129,852 1000 USD +24.0%
2004 117,776 1000 USD -9.3%
2005 125,348 1000 USD +6.4%
2006 112,500 1000 USD -10.2%
2007 156,736 1000 USD +39.3%
2008 160,611 1000 USD +2.5%
2009 93,136 1000 USD -42.0%
2010 176,237 1000 USD +89.2%
2011 204,676 1000 USD +16.1%
2012 137,950 1000 USD -32.6%
2013 138,917 1000 USD +0.7%
2014 168,901 1000 USD +21.6%
2015 157,498 1000 USD -6.8%
2016 166,768 1000 USD +5.9%
2017 189,884 1000 USD +13.9%
2018 151,420 1000 USD -20.3%
2019 125,746 1000 USD -17.0%
2020 107,229 1000 USD -14.7%
2021 209,682 1000 USD +95.5%
2022 215,129 1000 USD +2.6%
2023 125,890 1000 USD -41.5%
2024 179,037 1000 USD +42.2%

France compared with similar countries

  • France's 179,037 1000 USD is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,286 1000 USD, 139.2× the median. (66 countries reporting)
  • France's 179,037 1000 USD is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4,160 1000 USD, 43.0× the median. (51 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 15,356 1000 USD 5,026 1000 USD 33,783 1000 USD 10
1980s 46,724 1000 USD 23,952 1000 USD 117,752 1000 USD 10
1990s 90,118 1000 USD 38,199 1000 USD 249,766 1000 USD 10
2000s 122,929 1000 USD 71,112 1000 USD 160,611 1000 USD 10
2010s 161,800 1000 USD 125,746 1000 USD 204,676 1000 USD 10
2020s 167,393 1000 USD 107,229 1000 USD 215,129 1000 USD 5

Countries ranked near France

  1. 16 Lao People's Democratic Republic 205,076 1000 USD compare
  2. 16 Laos 205,076 1000 USD compare
  3. 18 Republic of Korea 193,072 1000 USD compare
  4. 20 Canada 165,595 1000 USD compare
  5. 21 Belgium 146,464 1000 USD compare
  6. 22 United States 145,735 1000 USD compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is recovered paper — import value in France?
Recovered paper — import value in France was 179,037 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest recovered paper — import value recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 249,766 1000 USD in 1995.
What is the lowest recovered paper — import value recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was 5,026 1000 USD in 1971.
How does France rank for recovered paper — import value?
France ranks 19th out of 231 countries with data for 2024.
Is recovered paper — import value rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is up 6.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this France 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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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
260 places, 9,639 data points, 1970–2024
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