Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β€” Production in China, mainland

China, mainland: Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β€” Production was 10.75 million t in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
10.75 million t
Change on year
up 8.6%
World rank
2nd
of 114 countries
All-time high
10.75 million t
in 2024
All-time low
1.25 million t
in 2002
Years of data
40
1985–2024

Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β€” Production in China, mainland, 1985–2024

2.0M4.0M6.0M8.0M10.0M1985200420241985: 1.8M t1986: 1.9M t1987: 2.1M t1988: 2.4M t1989: 2.5M t1990: 2.6M t1991: 2.8M t1992: 3.0M t1993: 7.4M t1994: 6.0M t1995: 2.8M t1996: 2.8M t1997: 2.9M t1998: 2.9M t1999: 2.9M t2000: 1.4M t2001: 2.1M t2002: 1.2M t2003: 1.7M t2004: 1.7M t2005: 1.8M t2006: 2.4M t2007: 2.5M t2008: 2.9M t2009: 3.1M t2010: 3.6M t2011: 4.2M t2012: 4.3M t2013: 4.2M t2014: 4.5M t2015: 4.8M t2016: 5.0M t2017: 5.3M t2018: 5.5M t2019: 6.3M t2020: 6.8M t2021: 8.2M t2022: 9.2M t2023: 9.9M t2024: 10.8M t

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β€” production in China, mainland is 10.75 million t, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 40 years on record.

The figure is up 8.6% on the previous year and up 141.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β€” production in China, mainland peaked at 10.75 million t in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1.25 million t, in 2002.

China, mainland ranks 2nd of 114 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 2.12 million t 1.78 million t 2.48 million t 5
1990s 3.60 million t 2.58 million t 7.41 million t 10
2000s 2.08 million t 1.25 million t 3.10 million t 10
2010s 4.76 million t 3.60 million t 6.35 million t 10
2020s 8.96 million t 6.75 million t 10.75 million t 5

Countries ranked near China, mainland

  1. 1 China 10.80 million t compare
  2. 3 Germany 1.35 million t compare
  3. 4 Japan 1.23 million t compare
  4. 5 India 628,000 t compare

See the full ranking of 154 places β†’

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All data for China, mainland β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β€” production in China, mainland?
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β€” production in China, mainland was 10.75 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β€” production recorded in China, mainland?
The highest recorded value was 10.75 million t in 2024.
What is the lowest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β€” production recorded in China, mainland?
The lowest recorded value was 1.25 million t in 2002.
How does China, mainland rank for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β€” production?
China, mainland ranks 2nd out of 114 countries with data for 2024.
Is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β€” production rising or falling in China, mainland?
Over the last ten years it is up 141.6%. 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 Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β€” Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β€” Production
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
154 places, 6,551 data points, 1961–2024
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