Recovered paper — Production in Canada
Canada: Recovered paper — Production was 3.05 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Recovered paper — Production in Canada, 1964–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, recovered paper — production in Canada stood at 3.05 million t.
That represents a change of down 13.5% on the previous year and up 18.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, recovered paper — production in Canada peaked at 3.86 million t in 2022 and was at its lowest, 332,000 t, in 1966.
That places Canada 17th out of 155 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 380,000 t | 332,000 t | 409,000 t | 6 |
| 1970s | 720,100 t | 602,000 t | 832,000 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.05 million t | 832,000 t | 1.65 million t | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.22 million t | 1.31 million t | 2.69 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.91 million t | 2.62 million t | 3.75 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.82 million t | 2.58 million t | 3.44 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.19 million t | 2.75 million t | 3.86 million t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Canada
- 14 Poland 3.45 million t compare
- 14 Russian Federation 3.45 million t compare
- 16 Indonesia 3.23 million t compare
- 18 USSR 3.03 million t compare
- 19 Australia and New Zealand 2.98 million t compare
- 20 China, Taiwan Province of 2.88 million t compare
More environment data for Canada
- Standard Deviation 0.642 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.96 °C (2025)
- Total fibre furnish — Production 15.95 million t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value 72,165 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity 11,365 t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Export value 2.33 million 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Export quantity 2.13 million t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Import value 2.59 million 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity 2.19 million t (2024)
- Printing and writing papers — Import value 560,078 1000 USD (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is recovered paper — production in Canada?
- Recovered paper — production in Canada was 3.05 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest recovered paper — production recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 3.86 million t in 2022.
- What is the lowest recovered paper — production recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 332,000 t in 1966.
- How does Canada rank for recovered paper — production?
- Canada ranks 17th out of 155 countries with data for 2024.
- Is recovered paper — production rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Canada 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