China, mainland vs Italy: Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity
Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity over time
- China, mainland
- Italy
How they compare
China, mainland currently reports 9.72 million t against 3.51 million t in Italy, a difference of 6.21 million t.
That makes China, mainland's figure about 2.8 times Italy's.
The two have swapped places 7 times across 61 shared years of data; in 1964 it was Italy ahead.
China, mainland ranks 2nd and Italy ranks 5th of 215 countries.
Across the 7 decades both report, China, mainland averaged higher in 3 and Italy in 4.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China, mainland | Italy | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 45,000 t | 263,217 t | 218,217 t | Italy |
| 1970s | 111,560 t | 453,000 t | 341,440 t | Italy |
| 1980s | 571,850 t | 893,910 t | 322,060 t | Italy |
| 1990s | 2.31 million t | 1.67 million t | 639,245 t | China, mainland |
| 2000s | 3.59 million t | 2.29 million t | 1.30 million t | China, mainland |
| 2010s | 2.70 million t | 2.92 million t | 215,846 t | Italy |
| 2020s | 9.44 million t | 3.42 million t | 6.03 million t | China, mainland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher other paper and paperboard — import quantity, China, mainland or Italy?
- China, mainland, at 9.72 million t against 3.51 million t in Italy as of 2024.
- What is the difference in other paper and paperboard — import quantity between China, mainland and Italy?
- 6.21 million t, with China, mainland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China, mainland and Italy?
- 61 years are reported by both, from 1964 to 2024.
- How do China, mainland and Italy rank globally for other paper and paperboard — import quantity?
- China, mainland ranks 2nd and Italy ranks 5th of 215 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity. 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