Japan — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Quantity in China
China: Japan — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Quantity was 436,853 t in 2018. ▼ Falling
Japan — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Quantity in China, 1997–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for japan — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity in China is 436,853 t, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of up 24.5% on the previous year and up 2.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, japan — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity in China peaked at 968,829 t in 1999 and was at its lowest, 166,751 t, in 2015.
That places China 1st out of 113 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 22 years of available data.
Japan — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Quantity in China, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 764,065 t | — |
| 1998 | 835,633 t | +9.4% |
| 1999 | 968,829 t | +15.9% |
| 2000 | 755,345 t | -22.0% |
| 2001 | 628,361 t | -16.8% |
| 2002 | 290,256 t | -53.8% |
| 2003 | 534,794 t | +84.2% |
| 2004 | 578,499 t | +8.2% |
| 2005 | 439,071 t | -24.1% |
| 2006 | 468,422 t | +6.7% |
| 2007 | 472,156 t | +0.8% |
| 2008 | 427,924 t | -9.4% |
| 2009 | 321,103 t | -25.0% |
| 2010 | 401,047 t | +24.9% |
| 2011 | 292,148 t | -27.2% |
| 2012 | 184,565 t | -36.8% |
| 2013 | 176,435 t | -4.4% |
| 2014 | 229,004 t | +29.8% |
| 2015 | 166,751 t | -27.2% |
| 2016 | 212,263 t | +27.3% |
| 2017 | 350,880 t | +65.3% |
| 2018 | 436,853 t | +24.5% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's 436,853 t is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 72.5 t, 6025.6× the median. (30 countries reporting)
- China's 436,853 t is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 14,555 t, 30.0× the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 856,176 t | 764,065 t | 968,829 t | 3 |
| 2000s | 491,593 t | 290,256 t | 755,345 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 272,216 t | 166,751 t | 436,853 t | 9 |
Countries ranked near China
- 1 Viet Nam 306,220 t compare
- 2 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 6,880 t compare
- 2 Thailand 232,446 t compare
- 3 Malaysia 231,622 t compare
- 3 Syrian Arab Republic 76 t compare
- 4 Republic of Korea 193,276 t compare
- 4 United Republic of Tanzania 51 t compare
More environment data for China
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.279 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.92 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 5.29 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 0.8065 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate -0.2517 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is japan — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity in China?
- Japan — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity in China was 436,853 t in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest japan — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 968,829 t in 1999.
- What is the lowest japan — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 166,751 t in 2015.
- How does China rank for japan — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity?
- China ranks 1st out of 113 countries with data for 2018.
- Is japan — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this China data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Japan — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The database contains data on the bilateral trade flows in roundwood, primary wood and paper products for all countries and territories in the world. The main types of primary forest products included in are: roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, pulp, and paper and paperboard. These products are detailed further. The definitions are available. More detailed information on wood products, including definitions, can be found at: https://www.fao.org/forestry/statistics/80572/en/