What is recovered paper — import value in Northern America?

Recovered paper — import value in Northern America was 311,520 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

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

The highest recorded value was 489,906 1000 USD in 1995.

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

The lowest recorded value was 8,286 1000 USD in 1970.

How does Northern America rank for recovered paper — import value?

Northern America ranks 12th out of 32 groups with data for 2024.

Is recovered paper — import value rising or falling in Northern America?

Over the last ten years it is up 39.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Northern America 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 Northern America

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

Northern America: Recovered paper — Import value was 311,520 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

311,520 1000 USD

Change on year

up 35.6%

Rank

12th

of 32 groups

All-time high

489,906 1000 USD

in 1995

All-time low

8,286 1000 USD

in 1970

Years of data

1970–2024

Recovered paper — Import value in Northern America, 1970–2024

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

Analysis

In 2024, recovered paper — import value in Northern America stood at 311,520 1000 USD.

That represents a change of up 35.6% on the previous year and up 39.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, recovered paper — import value in Northern America peaked at 489,906 1000 USD in 1995 and was at its lowest, 8,286 1000 USD, in 1970.

That places Northern America 12th out of 32 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.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1970s	32,867 1000 USD	8,286 1000 USD	79,694 1000 USD	10
1980s	103,383 1000 USD	57,855 1000 USD	163,578 1000 USD	10
1990s	231,715 1000 USD	119,853 1000 USD	489,906 1000 USD	10
2000s	316,299 1000 USD	191,373 1000 USD	428,025 1000 USD	10
2010s	259,568 1000 USD	197,784 1000 USD	349,521 1000 USD	10
2020s	269,632 1000 USD	207,241 1000 USD	311,520 1000 USD	5

Countries ranked near Northern America

9 China 323,795 1000 USD compare
10 Austria 310,223 1000 USD compare
11 Türkiye 274,508 1000 USD compare
12 Spain 219,365 1000 USD compare
13 China, Taiwan Province of 209,632 1000 USD compare
14 Lao People's Democratic Republic 205,076 1000 USD compare
15 Republic of Korea 193,072 1000 USD compare

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More environment data for Northern America

Standard Deviation 0.466 °C (2025)
Temperature change 2.49 °C (2025)
Recovered paper — Production 43.74 million t (2024)
Total fibre furnish — Production 92.54 million t (2024)
Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Agricultural Use 14.64 million t (2024)
Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Use per capita 37.99 kg/cap (2024)
Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Use per area of cropland 75.85 kg/ha (2024)
Nutrient potash K2O (total) — Use per capita 13.25 kg/cap (2024)
Nutrient potash K2O (total) — Use per value of agricultural production 11.92 g/Int$ (2024)
Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Import quantity 5.16 million t (2024)

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Frequently asked questions

What is recovered paper — import value in Northern America?: Recovered paper — import value in Northern America was 311,520 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest recovered paper — import value recorded in Northern America?: The highest recorded value was 489,906 1000 USD in 1995.
What is the lowest recovered paper — import value recorded in Northern America?: The lowest recorded value was 8,286 1000 USD in 1970.
How does Northern America rank for recovered paper — import value?: Northern America ranks 12th out of 32 groups with data for 2024.
Is recovered paper — import value rising or falling in Northern America?: Over the last ten years it is up 39.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Northern America 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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