In 2023, China imported some 11.67 million metric tons of paper and paperboard, more than any other country worldwide. Germany was the second-largest importer that year, with imports totaling 8.34 million metric tons.
Leading importers of paper and paperboard worldwide in 2023
(in 1,000 metric tons)
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FAO. (December 10, 2024). Leading importers of paper and paperboard worldwide in 2023 (in 1,000 metric tons) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 03, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1177797/imports-of-paper-and-cardboard-in-selected-countries-worldwide/
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