Graphic papers — Production in China
China: Graphic papers — Production was 26.72 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Graphic papers — Production in China, 1961–2024
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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More environment data for China
- Standard Deviation 0.279 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.92 °C (2025)
- Recovered paper — Production 73.29 million t (2024)
- Total fibre furnish — Production 105.03 million t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value 177,011 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity 91,039 t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Export value 6.10 million 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Export quantity 6.54 million t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Import value 5.76 million 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity 10.36 million t (2024)
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
The database contains data on the production and trade in roundwood and in primary wood and paper products for all countries and territories in the world.The main types of primary forest products included in this database are roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, pulp, and paper and paperboard. These products are detailed further and defined in the Joint Forest Sector Questionnaire (JFSQ) (https://www.fao.org/statistics/data-collection/forestry/en). The database contains details of the following topics: - roundwood removals (production) by coniferous and non-coniferous wood and assortments, - production and trade in industrial roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, wood charcoal, pulp, paper and paperboard, and other products. More detailed information on wood products, including definitions, can be found at: https://www.fao.org/statistics/data-collection/forestry/en