Democratic People's Republic of Korea — Paper and paperboard in China
China: Democratic People's Republic of Korea — Paper and paperboard was 55 t in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Democratic People's Republic of Korea — Paper and paperboard in China, 1997–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for democratic people's republic of korea — paper and paperboard in China is 55 t, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of down 6.8% on the previous year and down 76.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, democratic people's republic of korea — paper and paperboard in China peaked at 469 t in 1997 and was at its lowest, 5 t, in 2006.
That places China 7th out of 24 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Democratic People's Republic of Korea — Paper and paperboard in China, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 469 t | — |
| 1998 | 149 t | -68.2% |
| 1999 | 446 t | +199.3% |
| 2000 | 116 t | -74.0% |
| 2001 | 309 t | +166.4% |
| 2003 | 418 t | +35.3% |
| 2004 | 22 t | -94.7% |
| 2005 | 101 t | +359.1% |
| 2006 | 5 t | -95.0% |
| 2007 | 234 t | +4580.0% |
| 2009 | 54 t | -76.9% |
| 2010 | 31 t | -42.6% |
| 2012 | 33 t | +6.5% |
| 2013 | 105 t | +218.2% |
| 2014 | 27 t | -74.3% |
| 2015 | 16 t | -40.7% |
| 2016 | 128 t | +700.0% |
| 2017 | 59 t | -53.9% |
| 2018 | 55 t | -6.8% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's 55 t is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 52 t, 1.1× the median. (11 countries reporting)
- China's 55 t is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 52 t, 1.1× the median. (7 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Democratic People's Republic of Korea — Paper and paperboard in China 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | +4580.0% | 5 t | 234 t |
| 2016 | +700.0% | 16 t | 128 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 354.67 t | 149 t | 469 t | 3 |
| 2000s | 157.38 t | 5 t | 418 t | 8 |
| 2010s | 56.75 t | 16 t | 128 t | 8 |
Countries ranked near China
More environment data for China
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.279 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.92 °C (2025)
- Nutrient potash K2O (total) — Agricultural Use, gaps filled 8.85 million t (2024)
- Nutrient potash K2O (total) — Agricultural Use, annual growth rate -0.6966 % change on previous year (2024)
- Country area — Area, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Country area — Area, per unit of GDP 0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Country area — Area, per capita 0.0007 1000 ha per person (2024)
- Land area — Area, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Land area — Area, per unit of GDP 0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is democratic people's republic of korea — paper and paperboard in China?
- Democratic people's republic of korea — paper and paperboard in China was 55 t in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest democratic people's republic of korea — paper and paperboard recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 469 t in 1997.
- What is the lowest democratic people's republic of korea — paper and paperboard recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 5 t in 2006.
- How does China rank for democratic people's republic of korea — paper and paperboard?
- China ranks 7th out of 24 countries with data for 2018.
- Is democratic people's republic of korea — paper and paperboard rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is down 76.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Democratic People's Republic of Korea — 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/