China vs Thailand: South Africa — Wood pulp — Import Quantity

China
347,350 t
in 2018
Thailand
92,848 t
in 2018
China rank
1st
Thailand rank
4th

South Africa — Wood pulp — Import Quantity over time

  • China
  • Thailand
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How they compare

China currently reports 347,350 t against 92,848 t in Thailand, a difference of 254,502 t.

That makes China's figure about 3.7 times Thailand's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 21 shared years of data; in 1997 it was Thailand ahead.

China ranks 1st and Thailand ranks 4th of 45 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, China averaged higher in 1 and Thailand in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade China Thailand Difference Ahead
1990s 15,792 t 57,870 t 42,078 t Thailand
2000s 56,064 t 64,767 t 8,703 t Thailand
2010s 303,706 t 91,094 t 212,611 t China

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher south africa — wood pulp — import quantity, China or Thailand?
China, at 347,350 t against 92,848 t in Thailand as of 2018.
What is the difference in south africa — wood pulp — import quantity between China and Thailand?
254,502 t, with China ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for China and Thailand?
21 years are reported by both, from 1997 to 2018.
How do China and Thailand rank globally for south africa — wood pulp — import quantity?
China ranks 1st and Thailand ranks 4th of 45 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as South Africa — Wood pulp — Import Quantity. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
South Africa — Wood pulp — Import Quantity
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
50 places, 668 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/