Wrapping papers — Production in Western Asia
Western Asia: Wrapping papers — Production was 557,891 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Wrapping papers — Production in Western Asia, 1998–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, wrapping papers — production in Western Asia stood at 557,891 t.
That represents a change of down 9.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wrapping papers — production in Western Asia peaked at 918,500 t in 1998 and was at its lowest, 65,500 t, in 1999.
Western Asia ranks 14th of 28 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Wrapping papers — Production in Western Asia, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 918,500 t | — |
| 1999 | 65,500 t | -92.9% |
| 2000 | 78,100 t | +19.2% |
| 2001 | 67,300 t | -13.8% |
| 2002 | 71,300 t | +5.9% |
| 2003 | 72,700 t | +2.0% |
| 2004 | 72,100 t | -0.8% |
| 2005 | 252,100 t | +249.7% |
| 2006 | 333,100 t | +32.1% |
| 2007 | 512,100 t | +53.7% |
| 2008 | 446,100 t | -12.9% |
| 2009 | 501,100 t | +12.3% |
| 2010 | 490,100 t | -2.2% |
| 2011 | 520,100 t | +6.1% |
| 2012 | 600,100 t | +15.4% |
| 2013 | 603,100 t | +0.5% |
| 2014 | 613,626 t | +1.7% |
| 2015 | 617,941 t | +0.7% |
| 2016 | 624,164 t | +1.0% |
| 2017 | 619,943 t | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 540,159 t | -12.9% |
| 2019 | 540,160 t | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 540,160 t | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 552,720 t | +2.3% |
| 2022 | 559,200 t | +1.2% |
| 2023 | 558,114 t | -0.2% |
| 2024 | 557,891 t | -0.0% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Wrapping papers — Production in Western Asia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | +249.7% | 72,100 t | 252,100 t |
| 1999 | -92.9% | 918,500 t | 65,500 t |
| 2007 | +53.7% | 333,100 t | 512,100 t |
| 2006 | +32.1% | 252,100 t | 333,100 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 492,000 t | 65,500 t | 918,500 t | 2 |
| 2000s | 240,600 t | 67,300 t | 512,100 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 576,939 t | 490,100 t | 624,164 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 553,617 t | 540,160 t | 559,200 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Western Asia
More environment data for Western Asia
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.404 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.7 °C (2025)
- Total fibre furnish — Production 5.65 million t (2024)
- Recovered paper — Production 5.50 million t (2024)
- Paper and paperboard — Production 5.12 million t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Production 4.72 million t (2024)
- Nutrient phosphate P2O5 (total) — Use per area of cropland 23.62 kg/ha (2024)
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Use per capita 8.47 kg/cap (2024)
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Use per value of agricultural production 20.01 g/Int$ (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is wrapping papers — production in Western Asia?
- Wrapping papers — production in Western Asia was 557,891 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest wrapping papers — production recorded in Western Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 918,500 t in 1998.
- What is the lowest wrapping papers — production recorded in Western Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 65,500 t in 1999.
- How does Western Asia rank for wrapping papers — production?
- Western Asia ranks 14th out of 28 groups with data for 2024.
- Is wrapping papers — production rising or falling in Western Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Western Asia 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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About this data
The database contains data on the production and trade in roundwood and in primary wood and paper products for all countries and territories in the world.The main types of primary forest products included in this database are roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, pulp, and paper and paperboard. These products are detailed further and defined in the Joint Forest Sector Questionnaire (JFSQ) (https://www.fao.org/statistics/data-collection/forestry/en). The database contains details of the following topics: - roundwood removals (production) by coniferous and non-coniferous wood and assortments, - production and trade in industrial roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, wood charcoal, pulp, paper and paperboard, and other products. More detailed information on wood products, including definitions, can be found at: https://www.fao.org/statistics/data-collection/forestry/en