Other papers mainly for packaging — Import quantity in China

China: Other papers mainly for packaging — Import quantity was 211,275 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
211,275 t
Change on year
down 61.3%
World rank
2nd
of 203 countries
All-time high
665,810 t
in 2020
All-time low
1,544 t
in 1999
Years of data
27
1998–2024

Other papers mainly for packaging — Import quantity in China, 1998–2024

0200.0k400.0k600.0k1998201120241998: 37.1k t1999: 1.5k t2000: 57.0k t2001: 45.8k t2002: 139.8k t2003: 92.7k t2004: 213.2k t2005: 198.5k t2006: 144.7k t2007: 130.3k t2008: 101.5k t2009: 89.2k t2010: 90.5k t2011: 86.5k t2012: 78.1k t2013: 91.9k t2014: 71.4k t2015: 59.7k t2016: 75.1k t2017: 92.3k t2018: 106.6k t2019: 102.9k t2020: 665.8k t2021: 657.3k t2022: 571.1k t2023: 546.0k t2024: 211.3k t

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

Analysis

In 2024, other papers mainly for packaging — import quantity in China stood at 211,275 t.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 61.3% on the previous year and up 195.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, other papers mainly for packaging — import quantity in China peaked at 665,810 t in 2020 and was at its lowest, 1,544 t, in 1999.

China ranks 2nd of 203 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
1990s 19,320 t 1,544 t 37,097 t 2
2000s 121,269 t 45,783 t 213,226 t 10
2010s 85,494 t 59,697 t 106,594 t 10
2020s 530,295 t 211,275 t 665,810 t 5

Countries ranked near China

  1. 1 Germany 236,783 t compare
  2. 3 Costa Rica 146,680 t compare
  3. 4 China, mainland 135,197 t compare
  4. 5 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 121,757 t compare

See the full ranking of 233 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is other papers mainly for packaging — import quantity in China?
Other papers mainly for packaging — import quantity in China was 211,275 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest other papers mainly for packaging — import quantity recorded in China?
The highest recorded value was 665,810 t in 2020.
What is the lowest other papers mainly for packaging — import quantity recorded in China?
The lowest recorded value was 1,544 t in 1999.
How does China rank for other papers mainly for packaging — import quantity?
China ranks 2nd out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
Is other papers mainly for packaging — import quantity rising or falling in China?
Over the last ten years it is up 195.8%. 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 papers mainly for packaging — Import quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Other papers mainly for packaging — Import quantity
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
233 places, 5,506 data points, 1998–2024
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