Recovered paper — Production in New Zealand
New Zealand: Recovered paper — Production was 341,000 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Recovered paper — Production in New Zealand, 1970–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, recovered paper — production in New Zealand stood at 341,000 t.
That represents a change of down 39.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, recovered paper — production in New Zealand peaked at 569,000 t in 2011 and was at its lowest, 38,000 t, in 1971.
That places New Zealand 50th out of 155 countries 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 | 49,000 t | 38,000 t | 75,000 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 87,000 t | 66,000 t | 111,000 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 123,000 t | 90,000 t | 160,000 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 244,200 t | 190,000 t | 420,000 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 537,000 t | 427,000 t | 569,000 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 318,250 t | 268,251 t | 341,000 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near New Zealand
More environment data for New Zealand
- Standard Deviation 0.379 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.23 °C (2025)
- Total fibre furnish — Production 1.38 million t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value 15,836 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity 21,938 t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Export value 175,467 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Export quantity 276,479 t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Import value 279,819 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity 303,161 t (2024)
- Printing and writing papers — Import value 62,380 1000 USD (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is recovered paper — production in New Zealand?
- Recovered paper — production in New Zealand was 341,000 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest recovered paper — production recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 569,000 t in 2011.
- What is the lowest recovered paper — production recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 38,000 t in 1971.
- How does New Zealand rank for recovered paper — production?
- New Zealand ranks 50th out of 155 countries with data for 2024.
- Is recovered paper — production rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 39.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Zealand 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