United States of America — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in Jamaica
Jamaica: United States of America — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint was 13,017 t in 2018. ◆ Volatile
United States of America — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in Jamaica, 1997–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for united states of america — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in Jamaica is 13,017 t, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of up 8.8% on the previous year and up 44.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, united states of america — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in Jamaica peaked at 599,777 t in 2012 and was at its lowest, 7,614 t, in 2006.
That places Jamaica 51st out of 150 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
United States of America — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in Jamaica, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 22,002 t | — |
| 1998 | 22,582 t | +2.6% |
| 1999 | 29,085 t | +28.8% |
| 2000 | 46,641 t | +60.4% |
| 2001 | 14,880 t | -68.1% |
| 2002 | 11,177 t | -24.9% |
| 2003 | 13,153 t | +17.7% |
| 2004 | 9,670 t | -26.5% |
| 2005 | 7,875 t | -18.6% |
| 2006 | 7,614 t | -3.3% |
| 2007 | 8,090 t | +6.3% |
| 2008 | 9,024 t | +11.5% |
| 2009 | 8,767 t | -2.8% |
| 2010 | 9,845 t | +12.3% |
| 2011 | 15,434 t | +56.8% |
| 2012 | 599,777 t | +3786.1% |
| 2013 | 10,023 t | -98.3% |
| 2014 | 14,699 t | +46.7% |
| 2015 | 12,166 t | -17.2% |
| 2016 | 15,246 t | +25.3% |
| 2017 | 11,969 t | -21.5% |
| 2018 | 13,017 t | +8.8% |
Jamaica compared with similar countries
- Jamaica's 13,017 t is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,018 t, 12.8× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Jamaica's 13,017 t is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 14,399 t, 90% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where United States of America — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in Jamaica changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | +3786.1% | 15,434 t | 599,777 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 24,556 t | 22,002 t | 29,085 t | 3 |
| 2000s | 13,689 t | 7,614 t | 46,641 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 78,020 t | 9,845 t | 599,777 t | 9 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
More environment data for Jamaica
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -2.93 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -3.15 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.284 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.76 °C (2025)
- Cropland — Area, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Cropland — Area, per unit of GDP 0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Cropland — Area, per capita 0.0001 1000 ha per person (2024)
- Arable land — Area, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Arable land — Area, per unit of GDP 0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is united states of america — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in Jamaica?
- United states of america — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in Jamaica was 13,017 t in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest united states of america — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 599,777 t in 2012.
- What is the lowest united states of america — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,614 t in 2006.
- How does Jamaica rank for united states of america — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint?
- Jamaica ranks 51st out of 150 countries with data for 2018.
- Is united states of america — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 44.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jamaica data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of United States of America — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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/