Pulp for paper — Export quantity in China

China: Pulp for paper — Export quantity was 401,568 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
401,568 t
Change on year
up 7.0%
World rank
20th
of 179 countries
All-time high
404,063 t
in 2022
All-time low
5,100 t
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Pulp for paper — Export quantity in China, 1961–2024

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

Analysis

In 2024, pulp for paper — export quantity in China stood at 401,568 t.

The figure is up 7.0% on the previous year and up 186.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pulp for paper — export quantity in China peaked at 404,063 t in 2022 and was at its lowest, 5,100 t, in 1961.

China ranks 20th of 179 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 17,144 t 5,100 t 28,200 t 9
1970s 38,210 t 16,500 t 66,300 t 10
1980s 74,650 t 30,900 t 126,700 t 10
1990s 42,690 t 22,300 t 101,400 t 10
2000s 75,306 t 38,487 t 155,820 t 10
2010s 175,321 t 108,906 t 295,241 t 10
2020s 341,347 t 218,337 t 404,063 t 5

Countries ranked near China

  1. 17 France 462,377 t compare
  2. 18 Belgium-Luxembourg 454,270 t compare
  3. 19 Japan 403,474 t compare
  4. 21 Singapore 300,488 t compare
  5. 22 China, mainland 285,129 t compare
  6. 23 Austria 230,835 t compare

See the full ranking of 211 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is pulp for paper — export quantity in China?
Pulp for paper — export quantity in China was 401,568 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest pulp for paper — export quantity recorded in China?
The highest recorded value was 404,063 t in 2022.
What is the lowest pulp for paper — export quantity recorded in China?
The lowest recorded value was 5,100 t in 1961.
How does China rank for pulp for paper — export quantity?
China ranks 20th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
Is pulp for paper — export quantity rising or falling in China?
Over the last ten years it is up 186.2%. 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 Pulp for paper — Export quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Pulp for paper — Export quantity
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
211 places, 7,450 data points, 1961–2024
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