Recovered paper — Production in South America
South America: Recovered paper — Production was 6.53 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Recovered paper — Production in South America, 1970–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, recovered paper — production in South America stood at 6.53 million t.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 8.5% on the previous year and down 9.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, recovered paper — production in South America peaked at 7.92 million t in 2022 and was at its lowest, 857,000 t, in 1971.
That places South America 15th out of 30 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.23 million t | 857,000 t | 1.59 million t | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.14 million t | 1.69 million t | 2.75 million t | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.72 million t | 2.40 million t | 3.84 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.42 million t | 4.45 million t | 6.50 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.12 million t | 6.59 million t | 7.82 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.22 million t | 6.53 million t | 7.92 million t | 5 |
Countries ranked near South America
More environment data for South America
- Standard Deviation 0.218 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.23 °C (2025)
- Roundwood — Production 477.72 million m3 (2024)
- Roundwood, non-coniferous — Production 379.32 million m3 (2024)
- Roundwood, coniferous — Production 98.40 million m3 (2024)
- Roundwood — Export value 589,290 1000 USD (2024)
- Roundwood — Export quantity 4.28 million m3 (2024)
- Roundwood — Import value 18,446 1000 USD (2024)
- Roundwood — Import quantity 62,493 m3 (2024)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Annual growth US$ -0.9414 % (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is recovered paper — production in South America?
- Recovered paper — production in South America was 6.53 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest recovered paper — production recorded in South America?
- The highest recorded value was 7.92 million t in 2022.
- What is the lowest recovered paper — production recorded in South America?
- The lowest recorded value was 857,000 t in 1971.
- How does South America rank for recovered paper — production?
- South America ranks 15th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is recovered paper — production rising or falling in South America?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.7%. 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 — 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