Recovered paper — Import value in Republic of Korea

Republic of Korea: Recovered paper — Import value was 193,072 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
193,072 1000 USD
Change on year
down 10.2%
World rank
15th
of 214 countries
All-time high
441,920 1000 USD
in 2011
All-time low
2,201 1000 USD
in 1971
Years of data
55
1970–2024

Recovered paper — Import value in Republic of Korea, 1970–2024

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for recovered paper — import value in Republic of Korea is 193,072 1000 USD, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 10.2% on the previous year and down 45.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, recovered paper — import value in Republic of Korea peaked at 441,920 1000 USD in 2011 and was at its lowest, 2,201 1000 USD, in 1971.

Republic of Korea ranks 15th of 214 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 29,974 1000 USD 2,201 1000 USD 86,560 1000 USD 10
1980s 146,069 1000 USD 89,933 1000 USD 272,237 1000 USD 10
1990s 249,388 1000 USD 91,531 1000 USD 404,561 1000 USD 10
2000s 258,295 1000 USD 198,567 1000 USD 380,513 1000 USD 10
2010s 345,567 1000 USD 257,501 1000 USD 441,920 1000 USD 10
2020s 244,216 1000 USD 193,072 1000 USD 312,362 1000 USD 5

Countries ranked near Republic of Korea

  1. 12 Spain 219,365 1000 USD compare
  2. 13 China, Taiwan Province of 209,632 1000 USD compare
  3. 14 Lao People's Democratic Republic 205,076 1000 USD compare
  4. 16 France 179,037 1000 USD compare
  5. 17 Canada 165,595 1000 USD compare
  6. 18 Belgium 146,464 1000 USD compare

See the full ranking of 246 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is recovered paper — import value in Republic of Korea?
Recovered paper — import value in Republic of Korea was 193,072 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest recovered paper — import value recorded in Republic of Korea?
The highest recorded value was 441,920 1000 USD in 2011.
What is the lowest recovered paper — import value recorded in Republic of Korea?
The lowest recorded value was 2,201 1000 USD in 1971.
How does Republic of Korea rank for recovered paper — import value?
Republic of Korea ranks 15th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
Is recovered paper — import value rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
Over the last ten years it is down 45.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Republic of Korea 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
246 places, 9,163 data points, 1970–2024
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