China, mainland vs Western Asia: Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value over time
- China, mainland
- Western Asia
How they compare
Western Asia currently reports 364,949 1000 USD against 132,067 1000 USD in China, mainland, a difference of 232,882 1000 USD.
That makes Western Asia's figure about 2.8 times China, mainland's.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 38 shared years of data; in 1987 it was China, mainland ahead.
China, mainland ranks 8th and Western Asia ranks 8th of 210 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, China, mainland averaged higher in 2 and Western Asia in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China, mainland | Western Asia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 379,286 1000 USD | 93,427 1000 USD | 285,859 1000 USD | China, mainland |
| 1990s | 1.08 million 1000 USD | 153,460 1000 USD | 927,227 1000 USD | China, mainland |
| 2000s | 375,352 1000 USD | 502,144 1000 USD | 126,791 1000 USD | Western Asia |
| 2010s | 205,141 1000 USD | 246,239 1000 USD | 41,098 1000 USD | Western Asia |
| 2020s | 161,773 1000 USD | 336,552 1000 USD | 174,779 1000 USD | Western Asia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value, China, mainland or Western Asia?
- Western Asia, at 364,949 1000 USD against 132,067 1000 USD in China, mainland as of 2024.
- What is the difference in other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value between China, mainland and Western Asia?
- 232,882 1000 USD, with Western Asia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China, mainland and Western Asia?
- 38 years are reported by both, from 1987 to 2024.
- How do China, mainland and Western Asia rank globally for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value?
- China, mainland ranks 8th and Western Asia ranks 8th of 210 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import 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