Graphic papers — Production in China

China: Graphic papers — Production was 26.72 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
26.72 million t
Change on year
up 2.9%
World rank
1st
of 113 countries
All-time high
29.62 million t
in 2012
All-time low
983,600 t
in 1967
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Graphic papers — Production in China, 1961–2024

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Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.

Analysis

The most recent figure for graphic papers — production in China is 26.72 million t, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.9% on the previous year and down 6.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, graphic papers — production in China peaked at 29.62 million t in 2012 and was at its lowest, 983,600 t, in 1967.

China ranks 1st of 113 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 1.16 million t 983,600 t 1.37 million t 9
1970s 1.58 million t 1.18 million t 1.98 million t 10
1980s 3.42 million t 2.15 million t 5.15 million t 10
1990s 6.16 million t 3.64 million t 8.35 million t 10
2000s 17.90 million t 9.94 million t 26.31 million t 10
2010s 28.27 million t 26.62 million t 29.62 million t 10
2020s 25.76 million t 25.02 million t 26.72 million t 5

Countries ranked near China

  1. 2 China, mainland 26.20 million t compare
  2. 3 Japan 6.97 million t compare
  3. 4 India 5.41 million t compare

See the full ranking of 144 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is graphic papers — production in China?
Graphic papers — production in China was 26.72 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest graphic papers — production recorded in China?
The highest recorded value was 29.62 million t in 2012.
What is the lowest graphic papers — production recorded in China?
The lowest recorded value was 983,600 t in 1967.
How does China rank for graphic papers — production?
China ranks 1st out of 113 countries with data for 2024.
Is graphic papers — production rising or falling in China?
Over the last ten years it is down 6.8%. 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 Graphic papers — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Graphic papers — Production
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
144 places, 7,064 data points, 1961–2024
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