Total FAO — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Total FAO — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import was 4.71 million t in 2018. ▼ Falling
Total FAO — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1997–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland recorded 4.71 million t for total fao — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in 2018. That is the lowest value across all 22 years on record.
That represents a change of down 7.0% on the previous year and down 23.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total fao — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 6.32 million t in 2007 and was at its lowest, 4.71 million t, in 2018.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 4th of 159 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 22 years of available data.
Total FAO — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 5.47 million t | — |
| 1998 | 5.49 million t | +0.4% |
| 1999 | 5.61 million t | +2.1% |
| 2000 | 5.11 million t | -8.9% |
| 2001 | 5.03 million t | -1.6% |
| 2002 | 5.37 million t | +6.8% |
| 2003 | 6.00 million t | +11.8% |
| 2004 | 5.99 million t | -0.2% |
| 2005 | 5.84 million t | -2.6% |
| 2006 | 6.08 million t | +4.2% |
| 2007 | 6.32 million t | +3.9% |
| 2008 | 6.14 million t | -2.8% |
| 2009 | 5.81 million t | -5.4% |
| 2010 | 6.02 million t | +3.6% |
| 2011 | 5.89 million t | -2.2% |
| 2012 | 5.47 million t | -7.2% |
| 2013 | 5.41 million t | -1.0% |
| 2014 | 5.41 million t | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 5.33 million t | -1.5% |
| 2016 | 5.23 million t | -1.8% |
| 2017 | 5.07 million t | -3.2% |
| 2018 | 4.71 million t | -7.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.52 million t | 5.47 million t | 5.61 million t | 3 |
| 2000s | 5.77 million t | 5.03 million t | 6.32 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.39 million t | 4.71 million t | 6.02 million t | 9 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- 1 Germany 10.84 million t compare
- 1 Viet Nam 1.60 million t compare
- 2 Cabo Verde 1,208 t compare
- 2 China 7.08 million t compare
- 2 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 684,874 t compare
- 3 Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 103,436 t compare
- 3 Italy 4.92 million t compare
- 4 Syrian Arab Republic 98,143 t compare
- 5 France 4.48 million t compare
- 5 United Republic of Tanzania 83,637 t compare
- 6 Lao People's Democratic Republic 49,949 t compare
- 6 Poland 4.13 million t compare
- 7 Mexico 3.92 million t compare
- 7 Republic of Moldova 35,656 t compare
More environment data for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.444 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.84 °C (2025)
- Value Added Deflator (Agriculture, forestry and fishery) — Value 0.7141 % change on previous year (2024)
- Value Added Deflator (Agriculture, forestry and fishery) — Value US$ 3.56 % change on previous year (2024)
- Pesticides (total) — Import value, annual growth rate -6.83 % change on previous year (2024)
- Pesticides (total) — Export value, gaps filled 1.06 million 1000 USD (2024)
- Pesticides (total) — Export value, annual growth rate -14.35 % change on previous year (2024)
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Import quantity, gaps filled 857,565 t (2024)
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Import quantity, annual growth rate 5.23 % change on previous year (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is total fao — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Total fao — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 4.71 million t in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest total fao — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 6.32 million t in 2007.
- What is the lowest total fao — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.71 million t in 2018.
- How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for total fao — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 4th out of 159 countries with data for 2018.
- Is total fao — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Total FAO — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The database contains data on the bilateral trade flows in roundwood, primary wood and paper products for all countries and territories in the world. The main types of primary forest products included in are: roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, pulp, and paper and paperboard. These products are detailed further. The definitions are available. More detailed information on wood products, including definitions, can be found at: https://www.fao.org/forestry/statistics/80572/en/