Recovered paper — Production in United States of America
United States of America: Recovered paper — Production was 40.69 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Recovered paper — Production in United States of America, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for recovered paper — production in United States of America is 40.69 million t, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 1.1% on the previous year and down 12.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, recovered paper — production in United States of America peaked at 47.97 million t in 2011 and was at its lowest, 7.93 million t, in 1963.
That places United States of America 7th out of 28 groups 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.
Recovered paper — Production in United States of America, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 8.40 million t | — |
| 1962 | 8.40 million t | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 7.93 million t | -5.7% |
| 1964 | 7.93 million t | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 7.93 million t | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 9.12 million t | +15.0% |
| 1967 | 8.85 million t | -3.0% |
| 1968 | 9.40 million t | +6.2% |
| 1969 | 9.40 million t | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 11.30 million t | +20.2% |
| 1971 | 11.60 million t | +2.6% |
| 1972 | 12.35 million t | +6.5% |
| 1973 | 13.66 million t | +10.6% |
| 1974 | 14.12 million t | +3.3% |
| 1975 | 11.72 million t | -17.0% |
| 1976 | 13.99 million t | +19.3% |
| 1977 | 14.83 million t | +6.0% |
| 1978 | 15.10 million t | +1.8% |
| 1979 | 14.08 million t | -6.8% |
| 1980 | 16.30 million t | +15.8% |
| 1981 | 16.06 million t | -1.5% |
| 1982 | 15.42 million t | -4.0% |
| 1983 | 16.87 million t | +9.4% |
| 1984 | 18.42 million t | +9.2% |
| 1985 | 18.19 million t | -1.3% |
| 1986 | 20.03 million t | +10.1% |
| 1987 | 21.32 million t | +6.4% |
| 1988 | 23.18 million t | +8.7% |
| 1989 | 24.95 million t | +7.7% |
| 1990 | 26.39 million t | +5.8% |
| 1991 | 28.20 million t | +6.8% |
| 1992 | 30.48 million t | +8.1% |
| 1993 | 32.45 million t | +6.5% |
| 1994 | 36.20 million t | +11.5% |
| 1995 | 38.50 million t | +6.4% |
| 1996 | 39.30 million t | +2.1% |
| 1997 | 40.10 million t | +2.0% |
| 1998 | 41.10 million t | +2.5% |
| 1999 | 41.10 million t | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 43.37 million t | +5.5% |
| 2001 | 41.21 million t | -5.0% |
| 2002 | 41.60 million t | +0.9% |
| 2003 | 43.03 million t | +3.5% |
| 2004 | 44.08 million t | +2.4% |
| 2005 | 45.06 million t | +2.2% |
| 2006 | 46.60 million t | +3.4% |
| 2007 | 47.76 million t | +2.5% |
| 2008 | 47.11 million t | -1.4% |
| 2009 | 45.49 million t | -3.4% |
| 2010 | 46.86 million t | +3.0% |
| 2011 | 47.97 million t | +2.4% |
| 2012 | 46.45 million t | -3.2% |
| 2013 | 45.48 million t | -2.1% |
| 2014 | 46.42 million t | +2.1% |
| 2015 | 47.21 million t | +1.7% |
| 2016 | 47.63 million t | +0.9% |
| 2017 | 47.63 million t | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 47.79 million t | +0.3% |
| 2019 | 44.70 million t | -6.5% |
| 2020 | 42.20 million t | -5.6% |
| 2021 | 45.00 million t | +6.6% |
| 2022 | 44.83 million t | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 41.15 million t | -8.2% |
| 2024 | 40.69 million t | -1.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8.60 million t | 7.93 million t | 9.40 million t | 9 |
| 1970s | 13.28 million t | 11.30 million t | 15.10 million t | 10 |
| 1980s | 19.07 million t | 15.42 million t | 24.95 million t | 10 |
| 1990s | 35.38 million t | 26.39 million t | 41.10 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 44.53 million t | 41.21 million t | 47.76 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 46.81 million t | 44.70 million t | 47.97 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 42.77 million t | 40.69 million t | 45.00 million t | 5 |
Countries ranked near United States of America
- 4 Germany 12.40 million t compare
- 5 Republic of Korea 8.11 million t compare
- 6 India 8.00 million t compare
- 7 Italy 6.83 million t compare
- 7 Viet Nam 120,000 t compare
- 8 France 6.40 million t compare
- 9 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 6.25 million t compare
- 10 Mexico 4.87 million t compare
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)
- Paper and paperboard — Import quantity, annual growth rate 11.42 % change on previous year (2024)
- Paper and paperboard — Import value, annual growth rate 5.42 % change on previous year (2024)
- Graphic papers — Import quantity, annual growth rate 8.58 % change on previous year (2024)
- Graphic papers — Import value, annual growth rate 1.54 % change on previous year (2024)
- Newsprint — Import quantity, gaps filled 728,131 t (2024)
- Newsprint — Import quantity, annual growth rate -4.47 % change on previous year (2024)
- Newsprint — Import value, gaps filled 434,660 1000 USD (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is recovered paper — production in United States of America?
- Recovered paper — production in United States of America was 40.69 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest recovered paper — production recorded in United States of America?
- The highest recorded value was 47.97 million t in 2011.
- What is the lowest recovered paper — production recorded in United States of America?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.93 million t in 1963.
- How does United States of America rank for recovered paper — production?
- United States of America ranks 7th out of 28 groups with data for 2024.
- Is recovered paper — production rising or falling in United States of America?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.3%. 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 — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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