Australia — Sawnwood, coniferous — Import Quantity in China
China: Australia — Sawnwood, coniferous — Import Quantity was 11,190 m3 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Australia — Sawnwood, coniferous — Import Quantity in China, 1997–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
China recorded 11,190 m3 for australia — sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 49.7% on the previous year and down 52.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, australia — sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity in China peaked at 39,114 m3 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 257 m3, in 1997.
That places China 1st out of 39 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Australia — Sawnwood, coniferous — Import Quantity in China, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 257 m3 | — |
| 1998 | 759 m3 | +195.3% |
| 1999 | 1,756 m3 | +131.4% |
| 2000 | 2,541 m3 | +44.7% |
| 2001 | 3,358 m3 | +32.2% |
| 2002 | 8,182 m3 | +143.7% |
| 2003 | 4,835 m3 | -40.9% |
| 2004 | 13,750 m3 | +184.4% |
| 2005 | 34,046 m3 | +147.6% |
| 2007 | 28,633 m3 | -15.9% |
| 2008 | 23,551 m3 | -17.7% |
| 2009 | 20,801 m3 | -11.7% |
| 2010 | 32,061 m3 | +54.1% |
| 2011 | 16,836 m3 | -47.5% |
| 2012 | 17,759 m3 | +5.5% |
| 2013 | 24,427 m3 | +37.5% |
| 2014 | 39,114 m3 | +60.1% |
| 2015 | 21,553 m3 | -44.9% |
| 2016 | 25,977 m3 | +20.5% |
| 2017 | 22,259 m3 | -14.3% |
| 2018 | 11,190 m3 | -49.7% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's 11,190 m3 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 145.5 m3, 76.9× the median. (10 countries reporting)
- China's 11,190 m3 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 422.5 m3, 26.5× the median. (14 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 924 m3 | 257 m3 | 1,756 m3 | 3 |
| 2000s | 15,522 m3 | 2,541 m3 | 34,046 m3 | 9 |
| 2010s | 23,464 m3 | 11,190 m3 | 39,114 m3 | 9 |
Countries ranked near China
- 1 Viet Nam 9,528 m3 compare
- 2 Thailand 10,049 m3 compare
- 2 Timor-Leste 8 m3 compare
- 3 New Zealand 7,766 m3 compare
- 4 Republic of Korea 5,106 m3 compare
More environment data for China
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.279 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.92 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 5.29 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 0.8065 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate -0.2517 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is australia — sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity in China?
- Australia — sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity in China was 11,190 m3 in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest australia — sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 39,114 m3 in 2014.
- What is the lowest australia — sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 257 m3 in 1997.
- How does China rank for australia — sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity?
- China ranks 1st out of 39 countries with data for 2018.
- Is australia — sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is down 52.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Australia — Sawnwood, coniferous — Import Quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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/