Paper and paperboard β€” Import quantity in China, Hong Kong SAR

China, Hong Kong SAR: Paper and paperboard β€” Import quantity was 182,839 t in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
182,839 t
Change on year
down 16.1%
World rank
79th
of 236 countries
All-time high
4.10 million t
in 1998
All-time low
106,800 t
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Paper and paperboard β€” Import quantity in China, Hong Kong SAR, 1961–2024

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

Analysis

China, Hong Kong SAR recorded 182,839 t for paper and paperboard β€” import quantity in 2024.

The figure is down 16.1% on the previous year and down 72.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, paper and paperboard β€” import quantity in China, Hong Kong SAR peaked at 4.10 million t in 1998 and was at its lowest, 106,800 t, in 1961.

China, Hong Kong SAR ranks 79th of 236 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 186,244 t 106,800 t 288,600 t 9
1970s 404,860 t 307,100 t 563,100 t 10
1980s 847,460 t 585,600 t 1.42 million t 10
1990s 2.96 million t 1.67 million t 4.10 million t 10
2000s 1.60 million t 836,829 t 2.78 million t 10
2010s 642,645 t 414,084 t 869,225 t 10
2020s 275,018 t 182,839 t 349,648 t 5

Countries ranked near China, Hong Kong SAR

  1. 76 El Salvador 192,290 t compare
  2. 77 Honduras 187,831 t compare
  3. 78 Uzbekistan 186,461 t compare
  4. 80 CΓ΄te d'Ivoire 180,513 t compare
  5. 81 Yugoslav SFR 180,400 t compare
  6. 82 Kazakhstan 174,206 t compare

See the full ranking of 269 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is paper and paperboard β€” import quantity in China, Hong Kong SAR?
Paper and paperboard β€” import quantity in China, Hong Kong SAR was 182,839 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest paper and paperboard β€” import quantity recorded in China, Hong Kong SAR?
The highest recorded value was 4.10 million t in 1998.
What is the lowest paper and paperboard β€” import quantity recorded in China, Hong Kong SAR?
The lowest recorded value was 106,800 t in 1961.
How does China, Hong Kong SAR rank for paper and paperboard β€” import quantity?
China, Hong Kong SAR ranks 79th out of 236 countries with data for 2024.
Is paper and paperboard β€” import quantity rising or falling in China, Hong Kong SAR?
Over the last ten years it is down 72.9%. 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 β€” Import quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Paper and paperboard β€” Import quantity
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
269 places, 13,716 data points, 1961–2024
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