Wrapping papers — Export quantity in United Kingdom

United Kingdom: Wrapping papers — Export quantity was 60,000 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
60,000 t
Change on year
up 22.4%
World rank
33rd
of 201 countries
All-time high
146,993 t
in 2005
All-time low
13,000 t
in 2012
Years of data
27
1998–2024

Wrapping papers — Export quantity in United Kingdom, 1998–2024

050.0k100.0k150.0k1998201120241998: 127.7k t1999: 129.2k t2000: 100.2k t2001: 98.2k t2002: 118.8k t2003: 109.9k t2004: 101.4k t2005: 147.0k t2006: 67.5k t2007: 60.7k t2008: 52.3k t2009: 39.7k t2010: 61.0k t2011: 43.2k t2012: 13.0k t2013: 47.1k t2014: 52.5k t2015: 38.8k t2016: 33.9k t2017: 37.9k t2018: 37.4k t2019: 38.5k t2020: 37.2k t2021: 46.7k t2022: 47.0k t2023: 49.0k t2024: 60.0k t

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.

Analysis

In 2024, wrapping papers — export quantity in United Kingdom stood at 60,000 t.

The figure is up 22.4% on the previous year and up 14.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, wrapping papers — export quantity in United Kingdom peaked at 146,993 t in 2005 and was at its lowest, 13,000 t, in 2012.

United Kingdom ranks 33rd of 201 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Wrapping papers — Export quantity in United Kingdom, year by year

Annual values for Wrapping papers — Export quantity in United Kingdom, 1998 to 2024.
Year t Change
1998 127,700 t
1999 129,200 t +1.2%
2000 100,200 t -22.4%
2001 98,178 t -2.0%
2002 118,844 t +21.0%
2003 109,934 t -7.5%
2004 101,387 t -7.8%
2005 146,993 t +45.0%
2006 67,531 t -54.1%
2007 60,690 t -10.1%
2008 52,264 t -13.9%
2009 39,696 t -24.0%
2010 60,965 t +53.6%
2011 43,236 t -29.1%
2012 13,000 t -69.9%
2013 47,149 t +262.7%
2014 52,461 t +11.3%
2015 38,785 t -26.1%
2016 33,905 t -12.6%
2017 37,871 t +11.7%
2018 37,358 t -1.4%
2019 38,463 t +3.0%
2020 37,242 t -3.2%
2021 46,707 t +25.4%
2022 47,000 t +0.6%
2023 49,000 t +4.3%
2024 60,000 t +22.4%

United Kingdom compared with similar countries

  • United Kingdom's 60,000 t is above the median for high income countries, which is 13,314 t, 4.5× the median. (61 countries reporting)
  • United Kingdom's 60,000 t is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 14,910 t, 4.0× the median. (49 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Wrapping papers — Export quantity in United Kingdom 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.

YearChange FromTo
2013 +262.7% 13,000 t 47,149 t

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 128,450 t 127,700 t 129,200 t 2
2000s 89,572 t 39,696 t 146,993 t 10
2010s 40,319 t 13,000 t 60,965 t 10
2020s 47,990 t 37,242 t 60,000 t 5

Countries ranked near United Kingdom

  1. 30 Slovakia 67,899 t compare
  2. 31 Viet Nam 61,717 t compare
  3. 31 Vietnam 61,717 t compare
  4. 33 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 60,000 t compare
  5. 35 Chile 56,732 t compare
  6. 36 Saudi Arabia 53,602 t compare

See the full ranking of 230 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is wrapping papers — export quantity in United Kingdom?
Wrapping papers — export quantity in United Kingdom was 60,000 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest wrapping papers — export quantity recorded in United Kingdom?
The highest recorded value was 146,993 t in 2005.
What is the lowest wrapping papers — export quantity recorded in United Kingdom?
The lowest recorded value was 13,000 t in 2012.
How does United Kingdom rank for wrapping papers — export quantity?
United Kingdom ranks 33rd out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
Is wrapping papers — export quantity rising or falling in United Kingdom?
Over the last ten years it is up 14.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Wrapping papers — Export quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Wrapping papers — Export quantity
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
230 places, 5,302 data points, 1998–2024
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