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Global paper production distribution by region 2016

Distribution of paper production worldwide in 2016 by region
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The data displays the distribution of the worldwide paper production in 2016 by region. In that year, some 47% of global paper production was attributable to Asia. Europe was the world's second-biggest paper producer that year, producing some 26% of the world's paper supply. Total world paper production in 2016 amounted to 411 million metric tons.

Asia 47
Europe 26
North America 20
Latin America 5
Oceania 1
Africa 1