Other paper and paperboard β€” Production in China, mainland

China, mainland: Other paper and paperboard β€” Production was 110.05 million t in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
110.05 million t
Change on year
up 5.6%
World rank
2nd
of 133 countries
All-time high
110.05 million t
in 2024
All-time low
1.28 million t
in 1967
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Other paper and paperboard β€” Production in China, mainland, 1961–2024

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for other paper and paperboard β€” production in China, mainland is 110.05 million t, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.

The figure is up 5.6% on the previous year and up 43.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard β€” production in China, mainland peaked at 110.05 million t in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1.28 million t, in 1967.

That places China, mainland 2nd out of 133 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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
1960s 1.55 million t 1.28 million t 1.83 million t 9
1970s 1.95 million t 1.42 million t 3.21 million t 10
1980s 5.70 million t 3.48 million t 8.72 million t 10
1990s 16.43 million t 9.11 million t 21.78 million t 10
2000s 38.06 million t 21.35 million t 60.60 million t 10
2010s 76.17 million t 65.80 million t 83.40 million t 10
2020s 99.64 million t 87.80 million t 110.05 million t 5

Countries ranked near China, mainland

  1. 1 China (People's Republic of) 113.58 million t compare
  2. 3 India 16.95 million t compare
  3. 4 Japan 14.92 million t compare
  4. 5 Germany 14.86 million t compare

See the full ranking of 174 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is other paper and paperboard β€” production in China, mainland?
Other paper and paperboard β€” production in China, mainland was 110.05 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest other paper and paperboard β€” production recorded in China, mainland?
The highest recorded value was 110.05 million t in 2024.
What is the lowest other paper and paperboard β€” production recorded in China, mainland?
The lowest recorded value was 1.28 million t in 1967.
How does China, mainland rank for other paper and paperboard β€” production?
China, mainland ranks 2nd out of 133 countries with data for 2024.
Is other paper and paperboard β€” production rising or falling in China, mainland?
Over the last ten years it is up 43.8%. 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 β€” Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Other paper and paperboard β€” Production
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
174 places, 8,549 data points, 1961–2024
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