Wrapping papers — Production in India

India: Wrapping papers — Production was 253,000 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
253,000 t
Change on year
up 6.3%
World rank
19th
of 99 countries
All-time high
288,000 t
in 2021
All-time low
53,015 t
in 1998
Years of data
27
1998–2024

Wrapping papers — Production in India, 1998–2024

50.0k100.0k150.0k200.0k250.0k300.0k1998201120241998: 53.0k t1999: 60.0k t2000: 60.0k t2001: 64.0k t2002: 64.0k t2003: 64.0k t2004: 64.0k t2005: 64.0k t2006: 99.0k t2007: 124.0k t2008: 64.0k t2009: 64.0k t2010: 83.0k t2011: 83.0k t2012: 83.0k t2013: 102.0k t2014: 140.0k t2015: 150.0k t2016: 160.0k t2017: 173.0k t2018: 185.0k t2019: 214.0k t2020: 249.0k t2021: 288.0k t2022: 224.0k t2023: 238.0k t2024: 253.0k t

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for wrapping papers — production in India is 253,000 t, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 6.3% on the previous year and up 80.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, wrapping papers — production in India peaked at 288,000 t in 2021 and was at its lowest, 53,015 t, in 1998.

That places India 19th out of 99 countries 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.

Wrapping papers — Production in India, year by year

Annual values for Wrapping papers — Production in India, 1998 to 2024.
Year t Change
1998 53,015 t —
1999 60,000 t +13.2%
2000 60,000 t +0.0%
2001 64,000 t +6.7%
2002 64,000 t +0.0%
2003 64,000 t +0.0%
2004 64,000 t +0.0%
2005 64,000 t +0.0%
2006 99,000 t +54.7%
2007 124,000 t +25.3%
2008 64,000 t -48.4%
2009 64,000 t +0.0%
2010 83,000 t +29.7%
2011 83,000 t +0.0%
2012 83,000 t +0.0%
2013 102,000 t +22.9%
2014 140,000 t +37.3%
2015 150,000 t +7.1%
2016 160,000 t +6.7%
2017 173,000 t +8.1%
2018 185,000 t +6.9%
2019 214,000 t +15.7%
2020 249,000 t +16.4%
2021 288,000 t +15.7%
2022 224,000 t -22.2%
2023 238,000 t +6.2%
2024 253,000 t +6.3%

India compared with similar countries

  • India's 253,000 t is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1,000 t, 253.0× the median. (11 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 56,508 t 53,015 t 60,000 t 2
2000s 73,100 t 60,000 t 124,000 t 10
2010s 137,300 t 83,000 t 214,000 t 10
2020s 250,400 t 224,000 t 288,000 t 5

Countries ranked near India

  1. 16 Canada 302,400 t compare
  2. 17 Poland 280,000 t compare
  3. 18 Bulgaria 264,458 t compare
  4. 20 France 220,000 t compare
  5. 21 Ukraine 219,000 t compare
  6. 22 Mexico 218,000 t compare

See the full ranking of 127 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is wrapping papers — production in India?
Wrapping papers — production in India was 253,000 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest wrapping papers — production recorded in India?
The highest recorded value was 288,000 t in 2021.
What is the lowest wrapping papers — production recorded in India?
The lowest recorded value was 53,015 t in 1998.
How does India rank for wrapping papers — production?
India ranks 19th out of 99 countries with data for 2024.
Is wrapping papers — production rising or falling in India?
Over the last ten years it is up 80.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this India data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Wrapping papers — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Wrapping papers — Production
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
127 places, 3,167 data points, 1998–2024
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