Paper and paperboard — Production in China, Hong Kong SAR

China, Hong Kong SAR: Paper and paperboard — Production was 180,000 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
180,000 t
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
62nd
of 134 countries
All-time high
280,000 t
in 1995
All-time low
8,000 t
in 1975
Years of data
50
1975–2024

Paper and paperboard — Production in China, Hong Kong SAR, 1975–2024

0100.0k200.0k300.0k197519992024

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

Analysis

In 2024, paper and paperboard — production in China, Hong Kong SAR stood at 180,000 t.

That represents a change of unchanged over ten years.

Over the whole period, paper and paperboard — production in China, Hong Kong SAR peaked at 280,000 t in 1995 and was at its lowest, 8,000 t, in 1975.

That places China, Hong Kong SAR 62nd out of 134 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 11,600 t 8,000 t 17,000 t 5
1980s 31,900 t 17,000 t 40,000 t 10
1990s 186,600 t 82,000 t 280,000 t 10
2000s 181,000 t 180,000 t 190,000 t 10
2010s 180,000 t 180,000 t 180,000 t 10
2020s 180,000 t 180,000 t 180,000 t 5

Countries ranked near China, Hong Kong SAR

  1. 59 Ecuador 244,654 t compare
  2. 60 Serbia and Montenegro 229,000 t compare
  3. 61 Myanmar 183,700 t compare
  4. 63 Tunisia 163,000 t compare
  5. 64 Morocco 156,000 t compare
  6. 65 Denmark 152,000 t compare

See the full ranking of 175 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is paper and paperboard — production in China, Hong Kong SAR?
Paper and paperboard — production in China, Hong Kong SAR was 180,000 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest paper and paperboard — production recorded in China, Hong Kong SAR?
The highest recorded value was 280,000 t in 1995.
What is the lowest paper and paperboard — production recorded in China, Hong Kong SAR?
The lowest recorded value was 8,000 t in 1975.
How does China, Hong Kong SAR rank for paper and paperboard — production?
China, Hong Kong SAR ranks 62nd out of 134 countries with data for 2024.
Is paper and paperboard — production rising or falling in China, Hong Kong SAR?
Over the last ten years it is unchanged. 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 — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Paper and paperboard — Production
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
175 places, 8,631 data points, 1961–2024
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