Graphic papers — Import value, annual growth rate in China

China: Graphic papers — Import value, annual growth rate was 0.804 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
0.804 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 106.6%
World rank
72nd
of 215 countries
All-time high
54.37 % change on previous year
in 1974
All-time low
-31.75 % change on previous year
in 2022
Years of data
63
1962–2024

Graphic papers — Import value, annual growth rate in China, 1962–2024

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

Analysis

China recorded 0.804 % change on previous year for graphic papers — import value, annual growth rate in 2024.

That represents a change of up 106.6% on the previous year and up 145.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, graphic papers — import value, annual growth rate in China peaked at 54.37 % change on previous year in 1974 and was at its lowest, -31.75 % change on previous year, in 2022.

That places China 72nd 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 value, annual growth rate in China, year by year

Annual values for Graphic papers — Import value, annual growth rate in China, 1962 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1962 14.81 % change on previous year
1963 14.04 % change on previous year -5.2%
1964 3.25 % change on previous year -76.9%
1965 7.08 % change on previous year +118.2%
1966 14.51 % change on previous year +104.8%
1967 11.45 % change on previous year -21.1%
1968 18.36 % change on previous year +60.3%
1969 7.86 % change on previous year -57.2%
1970 39.59 % change on previous year +403.8%
1971 27.22 % change on previous year -31.3%
1972 5.66 % change on previous year -79.2%
1973 43.47 % change on previous year +668.5%
1974 54.37 % change on previous year +25.1%
1975 -13.94 % change on previous year -125.6%
1976 26.2 % change on previous year -287.9%
1977 28.5 % change on previous year +8.8%
1978 38.73 % change on previous year +35.9%
1979 18.74 % change on previous year -51.6%
1980 14.11 % change on previous year -24.7%
1981 18.25 % change on previous year +29.3%
1982 -10.12 % change on previous year -155.4%
1983 -10.85 % change on previous year +7.3%
1984 15.82 % change on previous year -245.8%
1985 31.69 % change on previous year +100.3%
1986 -10.49 % change on previous year -133.1%
1987 39.24 % change on previous year -474.1%
1988 19.88 % change on previous year -49.3%
1989 53.19 % change on previous year +167.5%
1990 18.68 % change on previous year -64.9%
1991 17.26 % change on previous year -7.6%
1992 12.84 % change on previous year -25.6%
1993 1.48 % change on previous year -88.5%
1994 32.76 % change on previous year +2110.1%
1995 23.66 % change on previous year -27.8%
1996 19.93 % change on previous year -15.8%
1997 8.86 % change on previous year -55.6%
1998 6.11 % change on previous year -31.0%
1999 -9.5 % change on previous year -255.6%
2000 23.06 % change on previous year -342.7%
2001 -12.71 % change on previous year -155.1%
2002 -13.48 % change on previous year +6.1%
2003 -1.29 % change on previous year -90.4%
2004 2.87 % change on previous year -321.7%
2005 1.71 % change on previous year -40.3%
2006 -7.78 % change on previous year -554.2%
2007 0.4371 % change on previous year -105.6%
2008 8.55 % change on previous year +1855.3%
2009 -25.44 % change on previous year -397.6%
2010 22.3 % change on previous year -187.7%
2011 3.95 % change on previous year -82.3%
2012 -1.37 % change on previous year -134.5%
2013 -11.76 % change on previous year +761.3%
2014 -1.76 % change on previous year -85.0%
2015 -7.18 % change on previous year +306.8%
2016 -4.15 % change on previous year -42.2%
2017 23.97 % change on previous year -677.9%
2018 23.7 % change on previous year -1.1%
2019 -23.45 % change on previous year -198.9%
2020 7.38 % change on previous year -131.5%
2021 25.58 % change on previous year +246.6%
2022 -31.75 % change on previous year -224.1%
2023 -12.21 % change on previous year -61.5%
2024 0.804 % change on previous year -106.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 11.42 % change on previous year 3.25 % change on previous year 18.36 % change on previous year 8
1970s 26.85 % change on previous year -13.94 % change on previous year 54.37 % change on previous year 10
1980s 16.07 % change on previous year -10.85 % change on previous year 53.19 % change on previous year 10
1990s 13.21 % change on previous year -9.5 % change on previous year 32.76 % change on previous year 10
2000s -2.41 % change on previous year -25.44 % change on previous year 23.06 % change on previous year 10
2010s 2.43 % change on previous year -23.45 % change on previous year 23.97 % change on previous year 10
2020s -2.04 % change on previous year -31.75 % change on previous year 25.58 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near China

  1. 69 Cyprus 1.54 % change on previous year compare
  2. 70 Poland 1.35 % change on previous year compare
  3. 71 Kazakhstan 1.21 % change on previous year compare
  4. 73 Thailand 0.7841 % change on previous year compare
  5. 74 Botswana 0.7255 % change on previous year compare
  6. 75 Cameroon 0.1446 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is graphic papers — import value, annual growth rate in China?
Graphic papers — import value, annual growth rate in China was 0.804 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest graphic papers — import value, annual growth rate recorded in China?
The highest recorded value was 54.37 % change on previous year in 1974.
What is the lowest graphic papers — import value, annual growth rate recorded in China?
The lowest recorded value was -31.75 % change on previous year in 2022.
How does China rank for graphic papers — import value, annual growth rate?
China ranks 72nd out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
Is graphic papers — import value, annual growth rate rising or falling in China?
Over the last ten years it is up 145.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
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Graphic papers — Import value, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
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Coverage
264 places, 12,642 data points, 1962–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Graphic papers — Import value. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.