China, mainland vs Western Europe: Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Production
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Production over time
- China, mainland
- Western Europe
How they compare
China, mainland currently reports 10.75 million t against 2.19 million t in Western Europe, a difference of 8.56 million t.
That makes China, mainland's figure about 4.9 times Western Europe's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 40 shared years of data; in 1985 it was China, mainland ahead.
China, mainland ranks 2nd and Western Europe ranks 5th of 114 countries.
China, mainland has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China, mainland | Western Europe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.12 million t | 1.10 million t | 1.02 million t | China, mainland |
| 1990s | 3.60 million t | 1.54 million t | 2.07 million t | China, mainland |
| 2000s | 2.08 million t | 2.06 million t | 19,001 t | China, mainland |
| 2010s | 4.76 million t | 2.15 million t | 2.61 million t | China, mainland |
| 2020s | 8.96 million t | 2.23 million t | 6.73 million t | China, mainland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — production, China, mainland or Western Europe?
- China, mainland, at 10.75 million t against 2.19 million t in Western Europe as of 2024.
- What is the difference in other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — production between China, mainland and Western Europe?
- 8.56 million t, with China, mainland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China, mainland and Western Europe?
- 40 years are reported by both, from 1985 to 2024.
- How do China, mainland and Western Europe rank globally for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — production?
- China, mainland ranks 2nd and Western Europe ranks 5th of 114 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Production. 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