China — Forest products (export/import) — Import Value in Australia

Australia: China — Forest products (export/import) — Import Value was 422,583 1000 USD in 2018. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2018)
422,583 1000 USD
Change on year
up 20.7%
World rank
5th
of 158 countries
All-time high
445,000 1000 USD
in 2013
All-time low
5,591 1000 USD
in 1999
Years of data
22
1997–2018

China — Forest products (export/import) — Import Value in Australia, 1997–2018

0100.0k200.0k300.0k400.0k1997200720181997: 15.3k 1000 USD1998: 11.3k 1000 USD1999: 5.6k 1000 USD2000: 18.2k 1000 USD2001: 21.4k 1000 USD2002: 31.0k 1000 USD2003: 57.4k 1000 USD2004: 52.4k 1000 USD2005: 95.8k 1000 USD2006: 151.0k 1000 USD2007: 125.0k 1000 USD2008: 149.5k 1000 USD2009: 152.9k 1000 USD2010: 218.0k 1000 USD2011: 244.0k 1000 USD2012: 298.0k 1000 USD2013: 445.0k 1000 USD2014: 376.0k 1000 USD2015: 318.0k 1000 USD2016: 327.0k 1000 USD2017: 350.0k 1000 USD2018: 422.6k 1000 USD

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.

Analysis

Australia recorded 422,583 1000 USD for china — forest products (export/import) — import value in 2018.

The figure is up 20.7% on the previous year and up 182.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, china — forest products (export/import) — import value in Australia peaked at 445,000 1000 USD in 2013 and was at its lowest, 5,591 1000 USD, in 1999.

Australia ranks 5th of 158 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

China — Forest products (export/import) — Import Value in Australia, year by year

Annual values for China — Forest products (export/import) — Import Value in Australia, 1997 to 2018.
Year 1000 USD Change
1997 15,324 1000 USD —
1998 11,324 1000 USD -26.1%
1999 5,591 1000 USD -50.6%
2000 18,167 1000 USD +224.9%
2001 21,364 1000 USD +17.6%
2002 31,007 1000 USD +45.1%
2003 57,392 1000 USD +85.1%
2004 52,423 1000 USD -8.7%
2005 95,836 1000 USD +82.8%
2006 150,986 1000 USD +57.5%
2007 125,000 1000 USD -17.2%
2008 149,514 1000 USD +19.6%
2009 152,929 1000 USD +2.3%
2010 218,000 1000 USD +42.5%
2011 244,000 1000 USD +11.9%
2012 298,000 1000 USD +22.1%
2013 445,000 1000 USD +49.3%
2014 376,000 1000 USD -15.5%
2015 318,000 1000 USD -15.4%
2016 327,000 1000 USD +2.8%
2017 350,000 1000 USD +7.0%
2018 422,583 1000 USD +20.7%

Australia compared with similar countries

  • Australia's 422,583 1000 USD is above the median for high income countries, which is 18,010 1000 USD, 23.5× the median. (51 countries reporting)
  • Australia's 422,583 1000 USD is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 60,193 1000 USD, 7.0× the median. (19 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 10,746 1000 USD 5,591 1000 USD 15,324 1000 USD 3
2000s 85,462 1000 USD 18,167 1000 USD 152,929 1000 USD 10
2010s 333,176 1000 USD 218,000 1000 USD 445,000 1000 USD 9

Countries ranked near Australia

  1. 2 Cabo Verde 230 1000 USD compare
  2. 2 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 174,969 1000 USD compare
  3. 2 Republic of Korea 625,716 1000 USD compare
  4. 3 Democratic People's Republic of Korea 49,581 1000 USD compare
  5. 3 India 468,345 1000 USD compare
  6. 4 Syrian Arab Republic 15,567 1000 USD compare
  7. 4 United Arab Emirates 441,177 1000 USD compare
  8. 5 Lao People's Democratic Republic 11,217 1000 USD compare
  9. 6 Thailand 381,436 1000 USD compare
  10. 6 United Republic of Tanzania 11,215 1000 USD compare
  11. 7 Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 10,480 1000 USD compare
  12. 7 Malaysia 372,215 1000 USD compare
  13. 8 Republic of Moldova 4,318 1000 USD compare
  14. 8 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 365,127 1000 USD compare

See the full ranking of 171 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is china — forest products (export/import) — import value in Australia?
China — forest products (export/import) — import value in Australia was 422,583 1000 USD in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest china — forest products (export/import) — import value recorded in Australia?
The highest recorded value was 445,000 1000 USD in 2013.
What is the lowest china — forest products (export/import) — import value recorded in Australia?
The lowest recorded value was 5,591 1000 USD in 1999.
How does Australia rank for china — forest products (export/import) — import value?
Australia ranks 5th out of 158 countries with data for 2018.
Is china — forest products (export/import) — import value rising or falling in Australia?
Over the last ten years it is up 182.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Australia data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of China — Forest products (export/import) — Import Value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
China — Forest products (export/import) — Import Value
Unit
1000 USD
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
171 places, 3,457 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/