Graphic papers — Import quantity, annual growth rate in China, mainland

China, mainland: Graphic papers — Import quantity, annual growth rate was -0.5403 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-0.5403 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 91.5%
World rank
132nd
of 215 countries
All-time high
273.66 % change on previous year
in 1977
All-time low
-63.64 % change on previous year
in 1969
Years of data
56
1963–2024

Graphic papers — Import quantity, annual growth rate in China, mainland, 1963–2024

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2024, graphic papers — import quantity, annual growth rate in China, mainland stood at -0.5403 % change on previous year.

That represents a change of up 91.5% on the previous year and up 70.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, graphic papers — import quantity, annual growth rate in China, mainland peaked at 273.66 % change on previous year in 1977 and was at its lowest, -63.64 % change on previous year, in 1969.

That places China, mainland 132nd out of 215 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Graphic papers — Import quantity, annual growth rate in China, mainland, year by year

Annual values for Graphic papers — Import quantity, annual growth rate in China, mainland, 1963 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1963 -60 % change on previous year
1969 -63.64 % change on previous year +6.1%
1970 175 % change on previous year -375.0%
1972 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1973 0 % change on previous year
1974 0 % change on previous year
1975 0 % change on previous year
1976 21.74 % change on previous year
1977 273.66 % change on previous year +1158.8%
1978 58.78 % change on previous year -78.5%
1979 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1980 -9.71 % change on previous year
1981 41.58 % change on previous year -528.4%
1982 -38.79 % change on previous year -193.3%
1983 42.31 % change on previous year -209.1%
1984 0.6757 % change on previous year -98.4%
1985 114.09 % change on previous year +16785.9%
1986 -45.14 % change on previous year -139.6%
1987 34.29 % change on previous year -176.0%
1988 -10.21 % change on previous year -129.8%
1989 -18.96 % change on previous year +85.6%
1990 -14.85 % change on previous year -21.6%
1991 67.86 % change on previous year -556.8%
1992 105.05 % change on previous year +54.8%
1993 13.73 % change on previous year -86.9%
1994 40.54 % change on previous year +195.2%
1995 -28.59 % change on previous year -170.5%
1996 153.44 % change on previous year -636.7%
1997 22.8 % change on previous year -85.1%
1998 10.84 % change on previous year -52.5%
1999 -15.72 % change on previous year -245.1%
2000 31.57 % change on previous year -300.8%
2001 -4.87 % change on previous year -115.4%
2002 -14.96 % change on previous year +207.1%
2003 -1.43 % change on previous year -90.5%
2004 -26.81 % change on previous year +1776.9%
2005 0.4683 % change on previous year -101.7%
2006 -18.32 % change on previous year -4011.4%
2007 -3.03 % change on previous year -83.4%
2008 -7.79 % change on previous year +156.9%
2009 -18.68 % change on previous year +139.7%
2010 16.83 % change on previous year -190.1%
2011 -12.65 % change on previous year -175.2%
2012 6.58 % change on previous year -152.0%
2013 -14.31 % change on previous year -317.4%
2014 -1.8 % change on previous year -87.4%
2015 11.65 % change on previous year -746.5%
2016 4.81 % change on previous year -58.7%
2017 73.28 % change on previous year +1422.6%
2018 29.08 % change on previous year -60.3%
2019 -22.93 % change on previous year -178.8%
2020 55.34 % change on previous year -341.4%
2021 12.85 % change on previous year -76.8%
2022 -50 % change on previous year -489.2%
2023 -6.35 % change on previous year -87.3%
2024 -0.5403 % change on previous year -91.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s -61.82 % change on previous year -63.64 % change on previous year -60 % change on previous year 2
1970s 58.8 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 273.66 % change on previous year 9
1980s 11.01 % change on previous year -45.14 % change on previous year 114.09 % change on previous year 10
1990s 35.51 % change on previous year -28.59 % change on previous year 153.44 % change on previous year 10
2000s -6.39 % change on previous year -26.81 % change on previous year 31.57 % change on previous year 10
2010s 9.05 % change on previous year -22.93 % change on previous year 73.28 % change on previous year 10
2020s 2.26 % change on previous year -50 % change on previous year 55.34 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near China, mainland

  1. 130 Suriname -0.0643 % change on previous year compare
  2. 131 Azerbaijan -0.477 % change on previous year compare
  3. 133 Spain -0.5914 % change on previous year compare
  4. 134 Austria -1.49 % change on previous year compare
  5. 135 Palau -1.67 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is graphic papers — import quantity, annual growth rate in China, mainland?
Graphic papers — import quantity, annual growth rate in China, mainland was -0.5403 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest graphic papers — import quantity, annual growth rate recorded in China, mainland?
The highest recorded value was 273.66 % change on previous year in 1977.
What is the lowest graphic papers — import quantity, annual growth rate recorded in China, mainland?
The lowest recorded value was -63.64 % change on previous year in 1969.
How does China, mainland rank for graphic papers — import quantity, annual growth rate?
China, mainland ranks 132nd out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
Is graphic papers — import quantity, annual growth rate rising or falling in China, mainland?
Over the last ten years it is up 70.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
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The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Graphic papers — Import quantity, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Graphic papers — Import quantity, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
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Coverage
264 places, 12,641 data points, 1962–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Graphic papers — Import quantity. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.