China — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Quantity in Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Democratic People's Republic of Korea: China — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Quantity was 28,109 t in 2018. ◆ Volatile
China — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Quantity in Democratic People's Republic of Korea, 1997–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Democratic People's Republic of Korea recorded 28,109 t for china — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity in 2018.
That represents a change of down 6.5% on the previous year and up 178.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, china — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity in Democratic People's Republic of Korea peaked at 30,073 t in 2017 and was at its lowest, 2,190 t, in 2002.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
China — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Quantity in Democratic People's Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 2,272 t | — |
| 1998 | 2,716 t | +19.5% |
| 1999 | 4,218 t | +55.3% |
| 2000 | 4,704 t | +11.5% |
| 2001 | 9,500 t | +102.0% |
| 2002 | 2,190 t | -76.9% |
| 2003 | 5,361 t | +144.8% |
| 2004 | 6,453 t | +20.4% |
| 2005 | 6,482 t | +0.4% |
| 2006 | 7,569 t | +16.8% |
| 2007 | 8,958 t | +18.4% |
| 2008 | 10,093 t | +12.7% |
| 2009 | 10,496 t | +4.0% |
| 2010 | 12,917 t | +23.1% |
| 2011 | 20,336 t | +57.4% |
| 2012 | 10,098 t | -50.3% |
| 2013 | 13,958 t | +38.2% |
| 2014 | 25,526 t | +82.9% |
| 2015 | 16,918 t | -33.7% |
| 2016 | 26,002 t | +53.7% |
| 2017 | 30,073 t | +15.7% |
| 2018 | 28,109 t | -6.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3,069 t | 2,272 t | 4,218 t | 3 |
| 2000s | 7,181 t | 2,190 t | 10,496 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 20,437 t | 10,098 t | 30,073 t | 9 |
Countries ranked near Democratic People's Republic of Korea
- 1 India 370,376 t compare
- 1 Viet Nam 301,220 t compare
- 2 Cabo Verde 32 t compare
- 2 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 147,236 t compare
- 2 Japan 274,139 t compare
- 3 Malaysia 261,434 t compare
- 4 Lao People's Democratic Republic 22,710 t compare
- 4 Republic of Korea 248,363 t compare
- 5 Syrian Arab Republic 12,496 t compare
- 5 Thailand 220,288 t compare
- 6 Bangladesh 169,598 t compare
- 6 Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 6,213 t compare
More environment data for Democratic People's Republic of Korea
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.499 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.26 °C (2025)
- Nutrient potash K2O (total) — Use per capita 0.45 kg/cap (2024)
- Nutrient phosphate P2O5 (total) — Use per value of agricultural 1.35 g/Int$ (2024)
- Nutrient potash K2O (total) — Import quantity 0 t (2024)
- Nutrient potash K2O (total) — Agricultural Use 12,000 t (2024)
- Nutrient potash K2O (total) — Use per value of agricultural production 2.32 g/Int$ (2024)
- Land area equipped for irrigation — Area 1,460 1000 ha (2024)
- Land area equipped for irrigation — Share in Cropland 57.31 % (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is china — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity in Democratic People's Republic of Korea?
- China — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity in Democratic People's Republic of Korea was 28,109 t in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest china — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity recorded in Democratic People's Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 30,073 t in 2017.
- What is the lowest china — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity recorded in Democratic People's Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,190 t in 2002.
- How does Democratic People's Republic of Korea rank for china — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity?
- Democratic People's Republic of Korea ranks 3rd out of 11 countries with data for 2018.
- Is china — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity rising or falling in Democratic People's Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 178.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic People's Republic of Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of China — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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/