China — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Quantity in United States of America

United States of America: China — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Quantity was 155,300 t in 2018. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2018)
155,300 t
Change on year
down 14.7%
Rank
1st
of 2 groups
All-time high
538,000 t
in 2008
All-time low
2,961 t
in 1999
Years of data
22
1997–2018

China — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Quantity in United States of America, 1997–2018

0200.0k400.0k600.0k1997200720181997: 3.7k t1998: 8.2k t1999: 3.0k t2000: 6.2k t2001: 21.0k t2002: 24.8k t2003: 137.4k t2004: 129.4k t2005: 205.5k t2006: 448.3k t2007: 478.0k t2008: 538.0k t2009: 441.0k t2010: 189.0k t2011: 150.0k t2012: 175.0k t2013: 248.0k t2014: 332.0k t2015: 309.0k t2016: 276.0k t2017: 182.0k t2018: 155.3k t

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 United States of America is 155,300 t, measured in 2018.

That represents a change of down 14.7% on the previous year and down 71.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, china — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity in United States of America peaked at 538,000 t in 2008 and was at its lowest, 2,961 t, in 1999.

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 United States of America, year by year

Annual values for China — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Quantity in United States of America, 1997 to 2018.
Year t Change
1997 3,735 t
1998 8,206 t +119.7%
1999 2,961 t -63.9%
2000 6,206 t +109.6%
2001 21,046 t +239.1%
2002 24,770 t +17.7%
2003 137,449 t +454.9%
2004 129,361 t -5.9%
2005 205,527 t +58.9%
2006 448,310 t +118.1%
2007 478,000 t +6.6%
2008 538,000 t +12.6%
2009 441,000 t -18.0%
2010 189,000 t -57.1%
2011 150,000 t -20.6%
2012 175,000 t +16.7%
2013 248,000 t +41.7%
2014 332,000 t +33.9%
2015 309,000 t -6.9%
2016 276,000 t -10.7%
2017 182,000 t -34.1%
2018 155,300 t -14.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 4,967 t 2,961 t 8,206 t 3
2000s 242,967 t 6,206 t 538,000 t 10
2010s 224,033 t 150,000 t 332,000 t 9

Countries ranked near United States of America

  1. 1 India 370,376 t compare
  2. 1 Viet Nam 301,220 t compare
  3. 2 Cabo Verde 32 t compare
  4. 2 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 147,236 t compare
  5. 2 Japan 274,139 t compare
  6. 3 Democratic People's Republic of Korea 28,109 t compare
  7. 3 Malaysia 261,434 t compare
  8. 4 Lao People's Democratic Republic 22,710 t compare
  9. 4 Republic of Korea 248,363 t compare

See the full ranking of 169 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is china — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity in United States of America?
China — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity in United States of America was 155,300 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 United States of America?
The highest recorded value was 538,000 t in 2008.
What is the lowest china — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity recorded in United States of America?
The lowest recorded value was 2,961 t in 1999.
How does United States of America rank for china — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity?
United States of America ranks 1st out of 2 groups with data for 2018.
Is china — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity rising or falling in United States of America?
Over the last ten years it is down 71.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United States of America 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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Indicator
China — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Quantity
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
169 places, 3,349 data points, 1997–2018
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