How does China rank for industrial roundwood, coniferous (export/import) — import quantity?

China ranks 1st out of 232 countries with data for 2024.

Is industrial roundwood, coniferous (export/import) — import quantity rising or falling in China?

Over the last ten years it is down 27.1%. 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 Industrial roundwood, coniferous (export/import) — Import quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Industrial roundwood, coniferous (export/import) — Import quantity in China

Name: Industrial roundwood, coniferous (export/import) — Import quantity in China
Creator: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)

China: Industrial roundwood, coniferous (export/import) — Import quantity was 26.36 million m3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

26.36 million m3

Change on year

down 7.0%

World rank

1st

of 232 countries

All-time high

50.14 million m3

in 2021

All-time low

787,500 m3

in 1996

Years of data

1990–2024

Industrial roundwood, coniferous (export/import) — Import quantity in China, 1990–2024

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.

Analysis

In 2024, industrial roundwood, coniferous (export/import) — import quantity in China stood at 26.36 million m3.

The figure is down 7.0% on the previous year and down 27.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, industrial roundwood, coniferous (export/import) — import quantity in China peaked at 50.14 million m3 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 787,500 m3, in 1996.

That places China 1st out of 232 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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
1990s	2.14 million m3	787,500 m3	4.74 million m3	10
2000s	16.70 million m3	6.50 million m3	23.47 million m3	10
2010s	35.17 million m3	25.77 million m3	45.50 million m3	10
2020s	36.68 million m3	26.36 million m3	50.14 million m3	5

Countries ranked near China

2 China, mainland 26.12 million m3 compare
3 Austria 7.46 million m3 compare
4 Sweden 7.04 million m3 compare

See the full ranking of 265 places →

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)

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Frequently asked questions

What is industrial roundwood, coniferous (export/import) — import quantity in China?: Industrial roundwood, coniferous (export/import) — import quantity in China was 26.36 million m3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest industrial roundwood, coniferous (export/import) — import quantity recorded in China?: The highest recorded value was 50.14 million m3 in 2021.
What is the lowest industrial roundwood, coniferous (export/import) — import quantity recorded in China?: The lowest recorded value was 787,500 m3 in 1996.
How does China rank for industrial roundwood, coniferous (export/import) — import quantity?: China ranks 1st out of 232 countries with data for 2024.
Is industrial roundwood, coniferous (export/import) — import quantity rising or falling in China?: Over the last ten years it is down 27.1%. 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 Industrial roundwood, coniferous (export/import) — Import quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Industrial roundwood, coniferous (export/import) — Import quantity
Unit: m3
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage: 265 places, 7,855 data points, 1990–2024
Last refreshed: 13 August 2026

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