China vs Malaysia: Indonesia — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import

China
972,196 t
in 2018
Malaysia
323,476 t
in 2018
China rank
1st
Malaysia rank
3rd

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

  • China
  • Malaysia
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How they compare

China currently reports 972,196 t against 323,476 t in Malaysia, a difference of 648,720 t.

That makes China's figure about 3.0 times Malaysia's.

The two have swapped places 6 times across 21 shared years of data; in 1997 it was China ahead.

China ranks 1st and Malaysia ranks 3rd of 148 countries.

China has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade China Malaysia Difference Ahead
1990s 1.02 million t 185,061 t 835,154 t China
2000s 579,292 t 497,359 t 81,933 t China
2010s 405,577 t 307,831 t 97,747 t China

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher indonesia — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import, China or Malaysia?
China, at 972,196 t against 323,476 t in Malaysia as of 2018.
What is the difference in indonesia — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import between China and Malaysia?
648,720 t, with China ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for China and Malaysia?
21 years are reported by both, from 1997 to 2018.
How do China and Malaysia rank globally for indonesia — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import?
China ranks 1st and Malaysia ranks 3rd of 148 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as Indonesia — 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
Indonesia — 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
159 places, 2,646 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/