Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Import quantity in China

China: Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Import quantity was 2,929 t in 2016. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2016)
2,929 t
Change on year
down 44.2%
World rank
17th
of 148 countries
All-time high
304,100 t
in 1998
All-time low
500 t
in 1970
Years of data
49
1968–2016

Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Import quantity in China, 1968–2016

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity in China is 2,929 t, measured in 2016.

That represents a change of down 44.2% on the previous year and down 96.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity in China peaked at 304,100 t in 1998 and was at its lowest, 500 t, in 1970.

China ranks 17th 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 3,120 t 500 t 5,600 t 10
1980s 62,770 t 2,800 t 143,900 t 10
1990s 143,718 t 53,900 t 304,100 t 10
2000s 119,515 t 52,169 t 289,119 t 10
2010s 21,426 t 2,929 t 62,271 t 7

Countries ranked near China

  1. 14 Serbia 4,000 t compare
  2. 15 Slovenia 3,038 t compare
  3. 16 Belgium-Luxembourg 3,000 t compare
  4. 18 Canada 2,920 t compare
  5. 19 Saudi Arabia 2,601 t compare
  6. 20 China, mainland 2,589 t compare

See the full ranking of 179 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity in China?
Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity in China was 2,929 t in 2016, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity recorded in China?
The highest recorded value was 304,100 t in 1998.
What is the lowest mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity recorded in China?
The lowest recorded value was 500 t in 1970.
How does China rank for mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity?
China ranks 17th out of 148 countries with data for 2016.
Is mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity rising or falling in China?
Over the last ten years it is down 96.0%. 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 Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Import quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — 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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