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

China ranks 1st out of 236 countries with data for 2024.

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

Over the last ten years it is up 6.1%. 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) — Import value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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

Name: Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Import 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) — Import value was 49.12 million 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

49.12 million 1000 USD

Change on year

down 2.7%

World rank

1st

of 236 countries

All-time high

57.27 million 1000 USD

in 2018

All-time low

46,590 1000 USD

in 1961

Years of data

1961–2024

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

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for primary wood and paper products (export/import) — import value in China is 49.12 million 1000 USD, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 2.7% on the previous year and up 6.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, primary wood and paper products (export/import) — import value in China peaked at 57.27 million 1000 USD in 2018 and was at its lowest, 46,590 1000 USD, in 1961.

China ranks 1st of 236 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	113,372 1000 USD	46,590 1000 USD	178,488 1000 USD	9
1970s	643,105 1000 USD	225,658 1000 USD	1.52 million 1000 USD	10
1980s	3.22 million 1000 USD	2.03 million 1000 USD	5.36 million 1000 USD	10
1990s	9.22 million 1000 USD	5.42 million 1000 USD	12.23 million 1000 USD	10
2000s	19.05 million 1000 USD	13.69 million 1000 USD	25.32 million 1000 USD	10
2010s	44.59 million 1000 USD	32.82 million 1000 USD	57.27 million 1000 USD	10
2020s	50.67 million 1000 USD	45.52 million 1000 USD	54.59 million 1000 USD	5

Countries ranked near China

2 China, mainland 46.10 million 1000 USD compare
3 Germany 16.74 million 1000 USD compare
4 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 11.81 million 1000 USD compare

See the full ranking of 269 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)

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Frequently asked questions

What is primary wood and paper products (export/import) — import value in China?: Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — import value in China was 49.12 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) — import value recorded in China?: The highest recorded value was 57.27 million 1000 USD in 2018.
What is the lowest primary wood and paper products (export/import) — import value recorded in China?: The lowest recorded value was 46,590 1000 USD in 1961.
How does China rank for primary wood and paper products (export/import) — import value?: China ranks 1st out of 236 countries with data for 2024.
Is primary wood and paper products (export/import) — import value rising or falling in China?: Over the last ten years it is up 6.1%. 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) — Import value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Import value
Unit: 1000 USD
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage: 269 places, 14,098 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