Japan — Sawnwood, coniferous — Import Quantity in China
China: Japan — Sawnwood, coniferous — Import Quantity was 38,881 m3 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Japan — Sawnwood, coniferous — Import Quantity in China, 1997–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
The most recent figure for japan — sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity in China is 38,881 m3, measured in 2018. That is the highest value across all 21 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.7% on the previous year and up 905.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, japan — sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity in China peaked at 38,881 m3 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 158 m3, in 1998.
That places China 1st out of 22 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Japan — Sawnwood, coniferous — Import Quantity in China, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 220 m3 | — |
| 1998 | 158 m3 | -28.2% |
| 1999 | 209 m3 | +32.3% |
| 2000 | 579 m3 | +177.0% |
| 2001 | 375 m3 | -35.2% |
| 2002 | 906 m3 | +141.6% |
| 2003 | 1,583 m3 | +74.7% |
| 2004 | 2,540 m3 | +60.5% |
| 2005 | 9,456 m3 | +272.3% |
| 2007 | 6,648 m3 | -29.7% |
| 2008 | 3,866 m3 | -41.8% |
| 2009 | 5,579 m3 | +44.3% |
| 2010 | 5,880 m3 | +5.4% |
| 2011 | 8,146 m3 | +38.5% |
| 2012 | 8,534 m3 | +4.8% |
| 2013 | 10,162 m3 | +19.1% |
| 2014 | 18,344 m3 | +80.5% |
| 2015 | 18,960 m3 | +3.4% |
| 2016 | 26,362 m3 | +39.0% |
| 2017 | 37,497 m3 | +42.2% |
| 2018 | 38,881 m3 | +3.7% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's 38,881 m3 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 167.5 m3, 232.1× the median. (8 countries reporting)
- China's 38,881 m3 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 102 m3, 381.2× the median. (7 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 195.67 m3 | 158 m3 | 220 m3 | 3 |
| 2000s | 3,504 m3 | 375 m3 | 9,456 m3 | 9 |
| 2010s | 19,196 m3 | 5,880 m3 | 38,881 m3 | 9 |
Countries ranked near China
- 1 Viet Nam 6,061 m3 compare
- 2 Philippines 24,401 m3 compare
- 3 Republic of Korea 5,522 m3 compare
- 4 Egypt 370 m3 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 — sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity in China?
- Japan — sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity in China was 38,881 m3 in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest japan — sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 38,881 m3 in 2018.
- What is the lowest japan — sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 158 m3 in 1998.
- How does China rank for japan — sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity?
- China ranks 1st out of 22 countries with data for 2018.
- Is japan — sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 905.7%. 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 Japan — Sawnwood, coniferous — Import Quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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/