Recovered paper — Import value in South America

South America: Recovered paper — Import value was 88,691 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
88,691 1000 USD
Change on year
up 19.3%
Rank
19th
of 32 groups
All-time high
169,900 1000 USD
in 2021
All-time low
3,494 1000 USD
in 1970
Years of data
55
1970–2024

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

050.0k100.0k150.0k197019972024

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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 16 France 179,037 1000 USD compare
  2. 17 Canada 165,595 1000 USD compare
  3. 18 Belgium 146,464 1000 USD compare
  4. 19 China, mainland 113,948 1000 USD compare
  5. 20 Italy 90,867 1000 USD compare
  6. 21 Hungary 85,373 1000 USD compare
  7. 22 Sweden 53,193 1000 USD compare

See the full ranking of 246 places →

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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

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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