United States of America — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: United States of America — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint was 66,582 t in 2018. ▲ Rising
United States of America — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in Saudi Arabia, 1997–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2018, united states of america — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in Saudi Arabia stood at 66,582 t.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 16.8% on the previous year and down 21.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, united states of america — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in Saudi Arabia peaked at 191,000 t in 2013 and was at its lowest, 55,947 t, in 2004.
Saudi Arabia ranks 26th of 150 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 22 years of available data.
United States of America — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 135,598 t | — |
| 1998 | 111,918 t | -17.5% |
| 1999 | 75,168 t | -32.8% |
| 2000 | 92,820 t | +23.5% |
| 2001 | 70,588 t | -24.0% |
| 2002 | 97,977 t | +38.8% |
| 2003 | 121,081 t | +23.6% |
| 2004 | 55,947 t | -53.8% |
| 2005 | 76,484 t | +36.7% |
| 2006 | 84,053 t | +9.9% |
| 2007 | 108,000 t | +28.5% |
| 2008 | 85,000 t | -21.3% |
| 2009 | 123,000 t | +44.7% |
| 2010 | 91,000 t | -26.0% |
| 2011 | 185,000 t | +103.3% |
| 2012 | 180,000 t | -2.7% |
| 2013 | 191,000 t | +6.1% |
| 2014 | 87,000 t | -54.5% |
| 2015 | 81,000 t | -6.9% |
| 2016 | 74,000 t | -8.6% |
| 2017 | 80,000 t | +8.1% |
| 2018 | 66,582 t | -16.8% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 66,582 t is above the median for high income countries, which is 2,735 t, 24.3× the median. (51 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 66,582 t is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 4,596 t, 14.5× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 107,561 t | 75,168 t | 135,598 t | 3 |
| 2000s | 91,495 t | 55,947 t | 123,000 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 115,065 t | 66,582 t | 191,000 t | 9 |
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More environment data for Saudi Arabia
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -52.52 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -27.86 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.424 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.58 °C (2025)
- Cropland — Area, annual growth rate 11.04 % 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 11.25 % 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 Saudi Arabia?
- United states of america — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in Saudi Arabia was 66,582 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 Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 191,000 t in 2013.
- What is the lowest united states of america — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 55,947 t in 2004.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for united states of america — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 26th out of 150 countries with data for 2018.
- Is united states of america — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia 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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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/