China vs New Zealand: Australia — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import

China
143,179 t
in 2018
New Zealand
258,888 t
in 2018
China rank
2nd
New Zealand rank
1st

Australia — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import over time

  • China
  • New Zealand
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How they compare

New Zealand currently reports 258,888 t against 143,179 t in China, a difference of 115,709 t.

That makes New Zealand's figure about 1.8 times China's.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 22 shared years of data; in 1997 it was China ahead.

China ranks 2nd and New Zealand ranks 1st of 101 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, China averaged higher in 2 and New Zealand in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade China New Zealand Difference Ahead
1990s 212,594 t 92,420 t 120,174 t China
2000s 185,346 t 179,289 t 6,057 t China
2010s 136,208 t 220,922 t 84,714 t New Zealand

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher australia — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import, China or New Zealand?
New Zealand, at 258,888 t against 143,179 t in China as of 2018.
What is the difference in australia — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import between China and New Zealand?
115,709 t, with New Zealand ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for China and New Zealand?
22 years are reported by both, from 1997 to 2018.
How do China and New Zealand rank globally for australia — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import?
China ranks 2nd and New Zealand ranks 1st of 101 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as Australia — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Quantity. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Australia — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Quantity
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
110 places, 1,680 data points, 1997–2018
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The database contains data on the bilateral trade flows in roundwood, primary wood and paper products for all countries and territories in the world. The main types of primary forest products included in are: roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, pulp, and paper and paperboard. These products are detailed further. The definitions are available. More detailed information on wood products, including definitions, can be found at: https://www.fao.org/forestry/statistics/80572/en/