Recovered paper — Import value in United States of America
United States of America: Recovered paper — Import value was 145,735 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Recovered paper — Import value in United States of America, 1970–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
The most recent figure for recovered paper — import value in United States of America is 145,735 1000 USD, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 38.5% on the previous year and up 28.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, recovered paper — import value in United States of America peaked at 170,734 1000 USD in 2011 and was at its lowest, 4,617 1000 USD, in 1970.
That places United States of America 15th out of 28 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.
Recovered paper — Import value in United States of America, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 4,617 1000 USD | — |
| 1971 | 5,364 1000 USD | +16.2% |
| 1972 | 7,107 1000 USD | +32.5% |
| 1973 | 9,043 1000 USD | +27.2% |
| 1974 | 9,800 1000 USD | +8.4% |
| 1975 | 7,900 1000 USD | -19.4% |
| 1976 | 11,931 1000 USD | +51.0% |
| 1977 | 10,292 1000 USD | -13.7% |
| 1978 | 7,892 1000 USD | -23.3% |
| 1979 | 11,989 1000 USD | +51.9% |
| 1980 | 18,376 1000 USD | +53.3% |
| 1981 | 14,377 1000 USD | -21.8% |
| 1982 | 9,570 1000 USD | -33.4% |
| 1983 | 26,938 1000 USD | +181.5% |
| 1984 | 27,872 1000 USD | +3.5% |
| 1985 | 27,643 1000 USD | -0.8% |
| 1986 | 29,060 1000 USD | +5.1% |
| 1987 | 38,385 1000 USD | +32.1% |
| 1988 | 51,046 1000 USD | +33.0% |
| 1989 | 34,595 1000 USD | -32.2% |
| 1990 | 27,637 1000 USD | -20.1% |
| 1991 | 23,548 1000 USD | -14.8% |
| 1992 | 29,824 1000 USD | +26.7% |
| 1993 | 24,067 1000 USD | -19.3% |
| 1994 | 37,465 1000 USD | +55.7% |
| 1995 | 91,884 1000 USD | +145.3% |
| 1996 | 55,151 1000 USD | -40.0% |
| 1997 | 76,800 1000 USD | +39.3% |
| 1998 | 60,288 1000 USD | -21.5% |
| 1999 | 60,379 1000 USD | +0.2% |
| 2000 | 91,150 1000 USD | +51.0% |
| 2001 | 47,472 1000 USD | -47.9% |
| 2002 | 54,723 1000 USD | +15.3% |
| 2003 | 51,231 1000 USD | -6.4% |
| 2004 | 68,680 1000 USD | +34.1% |
| 2005 | 67,726 1000 USD | -1.4% |
| 2006 | 60,422 1000 USD | -10.8% |
| 2007 | 100,596 1000 USD | +66.5% |
| 2008 | 111,221 1000 USD | +10.6% |
| 2009 | 46,219 1000 USD | -58.4% |
| 2010 | 125,061 1000 USD | +170.6% |
| 2011 | 170,734 1000 USD | +36.5% |
| 2012 | 152,886 1000 USD | -10.5% |
| 2013 | 123,244 1000 USD | -19.4% |
| 2014 | 113,204 1000 USD | -8.1% |
| 2015 | 99,767 1000 USD | -11.9% |
| 2016 | 110,422 1000 USD | +10.7% |
| 2017 | 152,322 1000 USD | +37.9% |
| 2018 | 140,739 1000 USD | -7.6% |
| 2019 | 82,225 1000 USD | -41.6% |
| 2020 | 80,781 1000 USD | -1.8% |
| 2021 | 134,696 1000 USD | +66.7% |
| 2022 | 138,182 1000 USD | +2.6% |
| 2023 | 105,232 1000 USD | -23.8% |
| 2024 | 145,735 1000 USD | +38.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8,594 1000 USD | 4,617 1000 USD | 11,989 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1980s | 27,786 1000 USD | 9,570 1000 USD | 51,046 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 48,704 1000 USD | 23,548 1000 USD | 91,884 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 69,944 1000 USD | 46,219 1000 USD | 111,221 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 127,060 1000 USD | 82,225 1000 USD | 170,734 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 120,925 1000 USD | 80,781 1000 USD | 145,735 1000 USD | 5 |
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More environment data for United States of America
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.306 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.76 °C (2025)
- Printing and writing papers — Import quantity, annual growth rate 12.27 % change on previous year (2024)
- Printing and writing papers — Import value, annual growth rate 4.35 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity, annual growth rate 14.28 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Import value, annual growth rate 8.48 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import -3.15 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value 0.7549 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total fibre furnish — Production, annual growth rate -2.57 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is recovered paper — import value in United States of America?
- Recovered paper — import value in United States of America was 145,735 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest recovered paper — import value recorded in United States of America?
- The highest recorded value was 170,734 1000 USD in 2011.
- What is the lowest recovered paper — import value recorded in United States of America?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,617 1000 USD in 1970.
- How does United States of America rank for recovered paper — import value?
- United States of America ranks 15th out of 28 groups with data for 2024.
- Is recovered paper — import value rising or falling in United States of America?
- Over the last ten years it is up 28.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States of 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