Is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value rising or falling in China?

Over the last ten years it is down 27.8%. 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 Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value in China

Name: Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value in China
Creator: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)

China: Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value was 177,011 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

177,011 1000 USD

Change on year

down 8.4%

World rank

5th

of 227 countries

All-time high

2.88 million 1000 USD

in 1997

All-time low

9,235 1000 USD

in 1961

Years of data

1961–2024

Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value in China, 1961–2024

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.

Analysis

The most recent figure for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value in China is 177,011 1000 USD, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 8.4% on the previous year and down 27.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value in China peaked at 2.88 million 1000 USD in 1997 and was at its lowest, 9,235 1000 USD, in 1961.

China ranks 5th of 227 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

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

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	15,172 1000 USD	9,235 1000 USD	24,988 1000 USD	9
1970s	42,403 1000 USD	28,480 1000 USD	64,499 1000 USD	10
1980s	351,408 1000 USD	108,298 1000 USD	833,096 1000 USD	10
1990s	1.75 million 1000 USD	1.02 million 1000 USD	2.88 million 1000 USD	10
2000s	514,279 1000 USD	203,942 1000 USD	842,005 1000 USD	10
2010s	262,358 1000 USD	227,645 1000 USD	301,806 1000 USD	10
2020s	209,541 1000 USD	177,011 1000 USD	230,564 1000 USD	5

Countries ranked near China

2 USSR 210,000 1000 USD compare
3 Belgium-Luxembourg 191,573 1000 USD compare
4 Poland 178,455 1000 USD compare
6 Spain 166,071 1000 USD compare
7 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 141,521 1000 USD compare
8 China, mainland 132,067 1000 USD compare

See the full ranking of 258 places →

More environment data for China

Standard Deviation 0.279 °C (2025)
Temperature change 1.92 °C (2025)
Recovered paper — Production 73.29 million t (2024)
Total fibre furnish — Production 105.03 million t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity 91,039 t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Export value 6.10 million 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Export quantity 6.54 million t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Import value 5.76 million 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity 10.36 million t (2024)
Printing and writing papers — Import value 1.30 million 1000 USD (2024)

All data for China →

Frequently asked questions

What is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value in China?: Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value in China was 177,011 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value recorded in China?: The highest recorded value was 2.88 million 1000 USD in 1997.
What is the lowest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value recorded in China?: The lowest recorded value was 9,235 1000 USD in 1961.
How does China rank for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value?: China ranks 5th out of 227 countries with data for 2024.
Is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value rising or falling in China?: Over the last ten years it is down 27.8%. 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 Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value
Unit: 1000 USD
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage: 258 places, 11,061 data points, 1961–2024
Last refreshed: 13 August 2026

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