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
China — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Quantity in United States of America, 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 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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 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
- 3 Malaysia 261,434 t compare
- 4 Lao People's Democratic Republic 22,710 t compare
- 4 Republic of Korea 248,363 t compare
More environment data for United States of America
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.306 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.76 °C (2025)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Value US$, 2015 2.89 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Import value 5.64 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value 1.4 % change on previous year (2024)
- Roundwood — Production, annual growth rate -1.52 % change on previous year (2024)
- Roundwood — Import quantity, annual growth rate 1.57 % change on previous year (2024)
- Roundwood — Import value, annual growth rate -19.01 % change on previous year (2024)
- Roundwood — Export quantity, annual growth rate 0.9888 % change on previous year (2024)
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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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/