China — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Quantity in Malaysia
Malaysia: China — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Quantity was 261,434 t in 2018. ◆ Volatile
China — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Quantity in Malaysia, 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 Malaysia is 261,434 t, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of down 20.1% on the previous year and up 235.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, china — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity in Malaysia peaked at 652,702 t in 2004 and was at its lowest, 5,574 t, in 1997.
That places Malaysia 3rd out of 156 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.
China — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Quantity in Malaysia, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 5,574 t | — |
| 1998 | 37,176 t | +567.0% |
| 1999 | 17,473 t | -53.0% |
| 2000 | 23,267 t | +33.2% |
| 2001 | 74,999 t | +222.3% |
| 2002 | 224,960 t | +200.0% |
| 2003 | 52,167 t | -76.8% |
| 2004 | 652,702 t | +1151.2% |
| 2005 | 367,988 t | -43.6% |
| 2006 | 119,981 t | -67.4% |
| 2007 | 150,000 t | +25.0% |
| 2008 | 78,000 t | -48.0% |
| 2009 | 92,000 t | +17.9% |
| 2010 | 113,000 t | +22.8% |
| 2011 | 136,000 t | +20.4% |
| 2012 | 139,000 t | +2.2% |
| 2013 | 179,000 t | +28.8% |
| 2014 | 238,000 t | +33.0% |
| 2015 | 228,000 t | -4.2% |
| 2016 | 407,000 t | +78.5% |
| 2017 | 327,000 t | -19.7% |
| 2018 | 261,434 t | -20.1% |
Malaysia compared with similar countries
- Malaysia's 261,434 t is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 6,618 t, 39.5× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Malaysia's 261,434 t is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 23,038 t, 11.3× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where China — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Quantity in Malaysia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | +1151.2% | 52,167 t | 652,702 t |
| 1998 | +567.0% | 5,574 t | 37,176 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 20,074 t | 5,574 t | 37,176 t | 3 |
| 2000s | 183,606 t | 23,267 t | 652,702 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 225,382 t | 113,000 t | 407,000 t | 9 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
- 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 Democratic People's Republic of Korea 28,109 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 Malaysia
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -1.65 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -1.9 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.179 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.25 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate -2.55 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 4.33 % 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 0.9114 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is china — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity in Malaysia?
- China — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity in Malaysia was 261,434 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 Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 652,702 t in 2004.
- What is the lowest china — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,574 t in 1997.
- How does Malaysia rank for china — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity?
- Malaysia ranks 3rd out of 156 countries with data for 2018.
- Is china — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 235.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia 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/