China — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Quantity in Kuwait
Kuwait: China — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Quantity was 30,844 t in 2018. ◆ Volatile
China — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Quantity in Kuwait, 1997–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for china — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity in Kuwait is 30,844 t, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of down 16.2% on the previous year and up 295.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, china — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity in Kuwait peaked at 36,800 t in 2017 and was at its lowest, 216 t, in 2004.
Kuwait ranks 30th of 156 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 Kuwait, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 646 t | — |
| 1998 | 1,669 t | +158.4% |
| 1999 | 646 t | -61.3% |
| 2000 | 2,343 t | +262.7% |
| 2001 | 1,058 t | -54.8% |
| 2002 | 727 t | -31.3% |
| 2003 | 1,147 t | +57.8% |
| 2004 | 216 t | -81.2% |
| 2005 | 1,406 t | +550.9% |
| 2006 | 7,476 t | +431.7% |
| 2007 | 15,586 t | +108.5% |
| 2008 | 7,798 t | -50.0% |
| 2009 | 4,428 t | -43.2% |
| 2010 | 14,940 t | +237.4% |
| 2011 | 19,786 t | +32.4% |
| 2012 | 13,197 t | -33.3% |
| 2013 | 23,084 t | +74.9% |
| 2014 | 24,269 t | +5.1% |
| 2015 | 21,841 t | -10.0% |
| 2016 | 33,627 t | +54.0% |
| 2017 | 36,800 t | +9.4% |
| 2018 | 30,844 t | -16.2% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 30,844 t is above the median for high income countries, which is 4,474 t, 6.9× the median. (51 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 30,844 t is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 7,902 t, 3.9× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where China — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Quantity in Kuwait changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | +550.9% | 216 t | 1,406 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 987 t | 646 t | 1,669 t | 3 |
| 2000s | 4,218 t | 216 t | 15,586 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 24,265 t | 13,197 t | 36,800 t | 9 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
More environment data for Kuwait
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -57.51 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -61.88 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.516 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.95 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 3.24 % 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 1.84 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is china — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity in Kuwait?
- China — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity in Kuwait was 30,844 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 Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 36,800 t in 2017.
- What is the lowest china — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 216 t in 2004.
- How does Kuwait rank for china — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity?
- Kuwait ranks 30th out of 156 countries with data for 2018.
- Is china — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 295.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait 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/