Paper and paperboard — Export value in China, Hong Kong SAR
China, Hong Kong SAR: Paper and paperboard — Export value was 56,747 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Paper and paperboard — Export value in China, Hong Kong SAR, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
The most recent figure for paper and paperboard — export value in China, Hong Kong SAR is 56,747 1000 USD, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 13.4% on the previous year and down 76.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, paper and paperboard — export value in China, Hong Kong SAR peaked at 1.54 million 1000 USD in 1998 and was at its lowest, 1,319 1000 USD, in 1965.
That places China, Hong Kong SAR 71st out of 243 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Paper and paperboard — Export value in China, Hong Kong SAR, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1,927 1000 USD | — |
| 1962 | 2,366 1000 USD | +22.8% |
| 1963 | 2,126 1000 USD | -10.1% |
| 1964 | 2,079 1000 USD | -2.2% |
| 1965 | 1,319 1000 USD | -36.6% |
| 1966 | 3,049 1000 USD | +131.2% |
| 1967 | 4,784 1000 USD | +56.9% |
| 1968 | 3,822 1000 USD | -20.1% |
| 1969 | 4,440 1000 USD | +16.2% |
| 1970 | 4,552 1000 USD | +2.5% |
| 1971 | 5,874 1000 USD | +29.0% |
| 1972 | 4,073 1000 USD | -30.7% |
| 1973 | 13,011 1000 USD | +219.4% |
| 1974 | 11,926 1000 USD | -8.3% |
| 1975 | 10,600 1000 USD | -11.1% |
| 1976 | 12,376 1000 USD | +16.8% |
| 1977 | 5,318 1000 USD | -57.0% |
| 1978 | 2,142 1000 USD | -59.7% |
| 1979 | 2,420 1000 USD | +13.0% |
| 1980 | 34,753 1000 USD | +1336.1% |
| 1981 | 34,753 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 31,793 1000 USD | -8.5% |
| 1983 | 25,905 1000 USD | -18.5% |
| 1984 | 31,091 1000 USD | +20.0% |
| 1985 | 58,059 1000 USD | +86.7% |
| 1986 | 57,350 1000 USD | -1.2% |
| 1987 | 113,301 1000 USD | +97.6% |
| 1988 | 198,685 1000 USD | +75.4% |
| 1989 | 268,541 1000 USD | +35.2% |
| 1990 | 411,106 1000 USD | +53.1% |
| 1991 | 596,137 1000 USD | +45.0% |
| 1992 | 714,252 1000 USD | +19.8% |
| 1993 | 755,902 1000 USD | +5.8% |
| 1994 | 805,306 1000 USD | +6.5% |
| 1995 | 1.02 million 1000 USD | +26.2% |
| 1996 | 1.21 million 1000 USD | +19.3% |
| 1997 | 1.35 million 1000 USD | +11.0% |
| 1998 | 1.54 million 1000 USD | +14.4% |
| 1999 | 1.22 million 1000 USD | -20.8% |
| 2000 | 1.29 million 1000 USD | +6.1% |
| 2001 | 964,342 1000 USD | -25.5% |
| 2002 | 701,957 1000 USD | -27.2% |
| 2003 | 1.37 million 1000 USD | +95.7% |
| 2004 | 630,544 1000 USD | -54.1% |
| 2005 | 531,258 1000 USD | -15.7% |
| 2006 | 421,289 1000 USD | -20.7% |
| 2007 | 406,845 1000 USD | -3.4% |
| 2008 | 348,634 1000 USD | -14.3% |
| 2009 | 274,054 1000 USD | -21.4% |
| 2010 | 319,217 1000 USD | +16.5% |
| 2011 | 301,974 1000 USD | -5.4% |
| 2012 | 264,463 1000 USD | -12.4% |
| 2013 | 236,380 1000 USD | -10.6% |
| 2014 | 243,680 1000 USD | +3.1% |
| 2015 | 202,498 1000 USD | -16.9% |
| 2016 | 171,965 1000 USD | -15.1% |
| 2017 | 195,674 1000 USD | +13.8% |
| 2018 | 183,305 1000 USD | -6.3% |
| 2019 | 163,909 1000 USD | -10.6% |
| 2020 | 153,488 1000 USD | -6.4% |
| 2021 | 153,817 1000 USD | +0.2% |
| 2022 | 71,255 1000 USD | -53.7% |
| 2023 | 50,063 1000 USD | -29.7% |
| 2024 | 56,747 1000 USD | +13.4% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Paper and paperboard — Export value in China, Hong Kong SAR changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | +1336.1% | 2,420 1000 USD | 34,753 1000 USD |
| 1973 | +219.4% | 4,073 1000 USD | 13,011 1000 USD |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2,879 1000 USD | 1,319 1000 USD | 4,784 1000 USD | 9 |
| 1970s | 7,229 1000 USD | 2,142 1000 USD | 13,011 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1980s | 85,423 1000 USD | 25,905 1000 USD | 268,541 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 961,857 1000 USD | 411,106 1000 USD | 1.54 million 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 694,667 1000 USD | 274,054 1000 USD | 1.37 million 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 228,306 1000 USD | 163,909 1000 USD | 319,217 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 97,074 1000 USD | 50,063 1000 USD | 153,817 1000 USD | 5 |
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More environment data for China, Hong Kong SAR
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Temperature change 1.01 °C (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.361 °C (2025)
- Nutrient phosphate P2O5 (total) — Import quantity 261 t (2024)
- Nutrient potash K2O (total) — Import quantity 293 t (2024)
- Nutrient phosphate P2O5 (total) — Use per value of agricultural 1.57 g/Int$ (2024)
- Nutrient phosphate P2O5 (total) — Use per capita 0.03 kg/cap (2024)
- Nutrient phosphate P2O5 (total) — Use per area of cropland 73 kg/ha (2024)
- Nutrient phosphate P2O5 (total) — Agricultural Use 219 t (2024)
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Export quantity 824 t (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is paper and paperboard — export value in China, Hong Kong SAR?
- Paper and paperboard — export value in China, Hong Kong SAR was 56,747 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest paper and paperboard — export value recorded in China, Hong Kong SAR?
- The highest recorded value was 1.54 million 1000 USD in 1998.
- What is the lowest paper and paperboard — export value recorded in China, Hong Kong SAR?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,319 1000 USD in 1965.
- How does China, Hong Kong SAR rank for paper and paperboard — export value?
- China, Hong Kong SAR ranks 71st out of 243 countries with data for 2024.
- Is paper and paperboard — export value rising or falling in China, Hong Kong SAR?
- Over the last ten years it is down 76.7%. 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 Paper and paperboard — Export value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The database contains data on the production and trade in roundwood and in primary wood and paper products for all countries and territories in the world.The main types of primary forest products included in this database are roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, pulp, and paper and paperboard. These products are detailed further and defined in the Joint Forest Sector Questionnaire (JFSQ) (https://www.fao.org/statistics/data-collection/forestry/en). The database contains details of the following topics: - roundwood removals (production) by coniferous and non-coniferous wood and assortments, - production and trade in industrial roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, wood charcoal, pulp, paper and paperboard, and other products. More detailed information on wood products, including definitions, can be found at: https://www.fao.org/statistics/data-collection/forestry/en