Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” Import quantity in China, mainland

China, mainland: Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” Import quantity was 2,589 t in 2016. β—† Volatile

Latest (2016)
2,589 t
Change on year
down 44.1%
World rank
20th
of 148 countries
All-time high
230,100 t
in 1998
All-time low
500 t
in 1970
Years of data
49
1968–2016

Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” Import quantity in China, mainland, 1968–2016

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

Analysis

China, mainland recorded 2,589 t for mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” import quantity in 2016.

The figure is down 44.1% on the previous year and down 96.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” import quantity in China, mainland peaked at 230,100 t in 1998 and was at its lowest, 500 t, in 1970.

China, mainland ranks 20th of 148 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 1,150 t 1,000 t 1,300 t 2
1970s 1,590 t 500 t 2,000 t 10
1980s 41,100 t 1,900 t 130,000 t 10
1990s 95,496 t 6,400 t 230,100 t 10
2000s 108,340 t 48,352 t 230,100 t 10
2010s 20,742 t 2,589 t 61,291 t 7

Countries ranked near China, mainland

  1. 17 China 2,929 t compare
  2. 18 Canada 2,920 t compare
  3. 19 Saudi Arabia 2,601 t compare
  4. 21 Australia and New Zealand 2,450 t compare
  5. 22 Portugal 2,386 t compare
  6. 23 Belgium 2,288 t compare

See the full ranking of 179 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” import quantity in China, mainland?
Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” import quantity in China, mainland was 2,589 t in 2016, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” import quantity recorded in China, mainland?
The highest recorded value was 230,100 t in 1998.
What is the lowest mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” import quantity recorded in China, mainland?
The lowest recorded value was 500 t in 1970.
How does China, mainland rank for mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” import quantity?
China, mainland ranks 20th out of 148 countries with data for 2016.
Is mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” import quantity rising or falling in China, mainland?
Over the last ten years it is down 96.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this China, mainland data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” Import quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” Import quantity
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
179 places, 5,642 data points, 1961–2016
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