Recovered paper — Import value in South America
South America: Recovered paper — Import value was 88,691 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Recovered paper — Import value in South America, 1970–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
In 2024, recovered paper — import value in South America stood at 88,691 1000 USD.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 19.3% on the previous year and down 34.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, recovered paper — import value in South America peaked at 169,900 1000 USD in 2021 and was at its lowest, 3,494 1000 USD, in 1970.
That places South America 19th 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 | 16,588 1000 USD | 3,494 1000 USD | 32,549 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1980s | 26,222 1000 USD | 16,240 1000 USD | 44,762 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 52,914 1000 USD | 33,951 1000 USD | 101,556 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 81,478 1000 USD | 56,028 1000 USD | 125,384 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 108,659 1000 USD | 72,515 1000 USD | 147,693 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 116,908 1000 USD | 74,324 1000 USD | 169,900 1000 USD | 5 |
Countries ranked near South America
More environment data for South America
- Standard Deviation 0.218 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.23 °C (2025)
- Roundwood — Production 477.72 million m3 (2024)
- Roundwood, non-coniferous — Production 379.32 million m3 (2024)
- Roundwood, coniferous — Production 98.40 million m3 (2024)
- Roundwood — Export value 589,290 1000 USD (2024)
- Roundwood — Export quantity 4.28 million m3 (2024)
- Roundwood — Import value 18,446 1000 USD (2024)
- Roundwood — Import quantity 62,493 m3 (2024)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Annual growth US$ -0.9414 % (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is recovered paper — import value in South America?
- Recovered paper — import value in South America was 88,691 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest recovered paper — import value recorded in South America?
- The highest recorded value was 169,900 1000 USD in 2021.
- What is the lowest recovered paper — import value recorded in South America?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,494 1000 USD in 1970.
- How does South America rank for recovered paper — import value?
- South America ranks 19th out of 32 groups with data for 2024.
- Is recovered paper — import value rising or falling in South America?
- Over the last ten years it is down 34.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South 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
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