How does China rank for primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value?

China ranks 3rd out of 235 countries with data for 2024.

Is primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value rising or falling in China?

Over the last ten years it is up 9.1%. 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 Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value in China

Name: Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value in China
Creator: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)

China: Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value was 17.71 million 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

17.71 million 1000 USD

Change on year

up 3.2%

World rank

3rd

of 235 countries

All-time high

19.35 million 1000 USD

in 2022

All-time low

23,160 1000 USD

in 1961

Years of data

1961–2024

Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value in China, 1961–2024

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.

Analysis

China recorded 17.71 million 1000 USD for primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value in 2024.

The figure is up 3.2% on the previous year and up 9.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value in China peaked at 19.35 million 1000 USD in 2022 and was at its lowest, 23,160 1000 USD, in 1961.

China ranks 3rd of 235 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

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	65,535 1000 USD	23,160 1000 USD	117,687 1000 USD	9
1970s	326,123 1000 USD	142,526 1000 USD	600,254 1000 USD	10
1980s	781,003 1000 USD	573,408 1000 USD	1.28 million 1000 USD	10
1990s	2.59 million 1000 USD	1.53 million 1000 USD	3.37 million 1000 USD	10
2000s	6.07 million 1000 USD	3.21 million 1000 USD	9.96 million 1000 USD	10
2010s	14.21 million 1000 USD	10.15 million 1000 USD	16.24 million 1000 USD	10
2020s	16.55 million 1000 USD	12.76 million 1000 USD	19.35 million 1000 USD	5

Countries ranked near China

1 Canada 22.09 million 1000 USD compare
2 Germany 21.38 million 1000 USD compare
4 China, mainland 16.57 million 1000 USD compare
5 Sweden 15.32 million 1000 USD compare
6 Brazil 15.12 million 1000 USD compare

See the full ranking of 268 places →

More environment data for China

Standard Deviation 0.279 °C (2025)
Temperature change 1.92 °C (2025)
Recovered paper — Production 73.29 million t (2024)
Total fibre furnish — Production 105.03 million t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value 177,011 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity 91,039 t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Export value 6.10 million 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Export quantity 6.54 million t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Import value 5.76 million 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity 10.36 million t (2024)

All data for China →

Frequently asked questions

What is primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value in China?: Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value in China was 17.71 million 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value recorded in China?: The highest recorded value was 19.35 million 1000 USD in 2022.
What is the lowest primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value recorded in China?: The lowest recorded value was 23,160 1000 USD in 1961.
How does China rank for primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value?: China ranks 3rd out of 235 countries with data for 2024.
Is primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value rising or falling in China?: Over the last ten years it is up 9.1%. 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 Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value
Unit: 1000 USD
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage: 268 places, 12,642 data points, 1961–2024
Last refreshed: 13 August 2026

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