Recovered paper — Production in Brazil
Brazil: Recovered paper — Production was 4.30 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Recovered paper — Production in Brazil, 1970–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for recovered paper — production in Brazil is 4.30 million t, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 10.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, recovered paper — production in Brazil peaked at 5.08 million t in 2022 and was at its lowest, 250,000 t, in 1971.
That places Brazil 12th out of 155 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
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 | 532,900 t | 250,000 t | 834,000 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.22 million t | 986,000 t | 1.55 million t | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.40 million t | 1.29 million t | 2.42 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.19 million t | 2.61 million t | 3.91 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.62 million t | 4.02 million t | 5.06 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.69 million t | 4.30 million t | 5.08 million t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Brazil
More environment data for Brazil
- Standard Deviation 0.221 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.36 °C (2025)
- Total fibre furnish — Production 29.86 million t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value 22,786 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity 11,427 t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Export value 844,196 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Export quantity 917,122 t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Import value 407,198 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity 288,115 t (2024)
- Printing and writing papers — Import value 226,620 1000 USD (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is recovered paper — production in Brazil?
- Recovered paper — production in Brazil was 4.30 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest recovered paper — production recorded in Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 5.08 million t in 2022.
- What is the lowest recovered paper — production recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was 250,000 t in 1971.
- How does Brazil rank for recovered paper — production?
- Brazil ranks 12th out of 155 countries with data for 2024.
- Is recovered paper — production rising or falling in Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brazil data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Recovered paper — Production. 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