Other paper and paperboard β€” Import quantity in China, Hong Kong SAR

China, Hong Kong SAR: Other paper and paperboard β€” Import quantity was 41,620 t in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
41,620 t
Change on year
down 39.2%
World rank
100th
of 215 countries
All-time high
2.97 million t
in 1998
All-time low
41,620 t
in 2024
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Other paper and paperboard β€” Import quantity in China, Hong Kong SAR, 1961–2024

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

Analysis

In 2024, other paper and paperboard β€” import quantity in China, Hong Kong SAR stood at 41,620 t. That is the lowest value across all 64 years on record.

The figure is down 39.2% on the previous year and down 62.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard β€” import quantity in China, Hong Kong SAR peaked at 2.97 million t in 1998 and was at its lowest, 41,620 t, in 2024.

China, Hong Kong SAR ranks 100th of 215 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 119,800 t 64,500 t 199,100 t 9
1970s 268,330 t 196,100 t 365,400 t 10
1980s 590,650 t 365,500 t 931,800 t 10
1990s 2.04 million t 1.09 million t 2.97 million t 10
2000s 650,649 t 191,089 t 1.59 million t 10
2010s 119,030 t 88,033 t 183,786 t 10
2020s 101,654 t 41,620 t 148,219 t 5

Countries ranked near China, Hong Kong SAR

  1. 97 Libya 44,832 t compare
  2. 98 Bahrain 43,281 t compare
  3. 99 Panama 42,562 t compare
  4. 101 Qatar 40,473 t compare
  5. 102 Madagascar 38,226 t compare
  6. 103 Cyprus 38,054 t compare

See the full ranking of 269 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is other paper and paperboard β€” import quantity in China, Hong Kong SAR?
Other paper and paperboard β€” import quantity in China, Hong Kong SAR was 41,620 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest other paper and paperboard β€” import quantity recorded in China, Hong Kong SAR?
The highest recorded value was 2.97 million t in 1998.
What is the lowest other paper and paperboard β€” import quantity recorded in China, Hong Kong SAR?
The lowest recorded value was 41,620 t in 2024.
How does China, Hong Kong SAR rank for other paper and paperboard β€” import quantity?
China, Hong Kong SAR ranks 100th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
Is other paper and paperboard β€” import quantity rising or falling in China, Hong Kong SAR?
Over the last ten years it is down 62.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this China, Hong Kong SAR data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Other paper and paperboard β€” Import quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Other paper and paperboard β€” Import quantity
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
269 places, 13,550 data points, 1961–2024
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