Africa vs China: Composite paper and paperboard (export/import) — Export value
Composite paper and paperboard (export/import) — Export value over time
- Africa
- China
How they compare
China currently reports 13,927 1000 USD against 2,733 1000 USD in Africa, a difference of 11,194 1000 USD.
That makes China's figure about 5.1 times Africa's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, China has been ahead every year.
Africa ranks 16th and China ranks 15th of 29 groups.
China has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa | China | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,243 1000 USD | 10,693 1000 USD | 9,450 1000 USD | China |
| 2010s | 2,798 1000 USD | 33,810 1000 USD | 31,011 1000 USD | China |
| 2020s | 3,338 1000 USD | 16,907 1000 USD | 13,569 1000 USD | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher composite paper and paperboard (export/import) — export value, Africa or China?
- China, at 13,927 1000 USD against 2,733 1000 USD in Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in composite paper and paperboard (export/import) — export value between Africa and China?
- 11,194 1000 USD, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa and China?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Africa and China rank globally for composite paper and paperboard (export/import) — export value?
- Africa ranks 16th and China ranks 15th of 29 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as Composite paper and paperboard (export/import) — Export value. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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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