Pulp from fibres other than wood — Production in China, mainland
China, mainland: Pulp from fibres other than wood — Production was 5.10 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Pulp from fibres other than wood — Production in China, mainland, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
China, mainland recorded 5.10 million t for pulp from fibres other than wood — production in 2024.
That represents a change of down 11.2% on the previous year and down 32.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pulp from fibres other than wood — production in China, mainland peaked at 21.76 million t in 1995 and was at its lowest, 1.50 million t, in 1961.
That places China, mainland 1st out of 100 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Pulp from fibres other than wood — Production in China, mainland, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1.50 million t | — |
| 1962 | 1.55 million t | +3.3% |
| 1963 | 1.60 million t | +3.2% |
| 1964 | 1.65 million t | +3.1% |
| 1965 | 1.70 million t | +3.0% |
| 1966 | 1.75 million t | +2.9% |
| 1967 | 1.80 million t | +2.9% |
| 1968 | 1.85 million t | +2.8% |
| 1969 | 1.90 million t | +2.7% |
| 1970 | 1.95 million t | +2.6% |
| 1971 | 2.00 million t | +2.6% |
| 1972 | 1.83 million t | -8.5% |
| 1973 | 1.83 million t | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 1.83 million t | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 2.05 million t | +12.0% |
| 1976 | 2.05 million t | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 2.20 million t | +7.1% |
| 1978 | 2.56 million t | +16.7% |
| 1979 | 2.85 million t | +11.4% |
| 1980 | 3.02 million t | +5.8% |
| 1981 | 3.02 million t | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 3.02 million t | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 3.47 million t | +15.0% |
| 1984 | 3.94 million t | +13.5% |
| 1985 | 6.75 million t | +71.3% |
| 1986 | 7.51 million t | +11.3% |
| 1987 | 10.31 million t | +37.2% |
| 1988 | 11.44 million t | +10.9% |
| 1989 | 10.93 million t | -4.4% |
| 1990 | 11.04 million t | +1.1% |
| 1991 | 11.79 million t | +6.7% |
| 1992 | 12.92 million t | +9.6% |
| 1993 | 14.86 million t | +15.0% |
| 1994 | 17.11 million t | +15.1% |
| 1995 | 21.76 million t | +27.2% |
| 1996 | 12.12 million t | -44.3% |
| 1997 | 15.54 million t | +28.2% |
| 1998 | 15.54 million t | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 13.20 million t | -15.1% |
| 2000 | 11.15 million t | -15.5% |
| 2001 | 9.80 million t | -12.1% |
| 2002 | 11.10 million t | +13.3% |
| 2003 | 11.70 million t | +5.4% |
| 2004 | 11.80 million t | +0.9% |
| 2005 | 12.60 million t | +6.8% |
| 2006 | 12.90 million t | +2.4% |
| 2007 | 13.02 million t | +0.9% |
| 2008 | 12.97 million t | -0.4% |
| 2009 | 11.75 million t | -9.4% |
| 2010 | 12.97 million t | +10.4% |
| 2011 | 12.40 million t | -4.4% |
| 2012 | 10.74 million t | -13.4% |
| 2013 | 8.29 million t | -22.8% |
| 2014 | 7.55 million t | -8.9% |
| 2015 | 6.80 million t | -9.9% |
| 2016 | 5.91 million t | -13.1% |
| 2017 | 5.97 million t | +1.1% |
| 2018 | 6.10 million t | +2.2% |
| 2019 | 5.88 million t | -3.7% |
| 2020 | 5.25 million t | -10.6% |
| 2021 | 5.53 million t | +5.3% |
| 2022 | 5.58 million t | +0.8% |
| 2023 | 5.75 million t | +3.0% |
| 2024 | 5.10 million t | -11.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.70 million t | 1.50 million t | 1.90 million t | 9 |
| 1970s | 2.12 million t | 1.83 million t | 2.85 million t | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.34 million t | 3.02 million t | 11.44 million t | 10 |
| 1990s | 14.59 million t | 11.04 million t | 21.76 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 11.88 million t | 9.80 million t | 13.02 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.26 million t | 5.88 million t | 12.97 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.44 million t | 5.10 million t | 5.75 million t | 5 |
Countries ranked near China, mainland
More environment data for China, mainland
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Temperature change 1.92 °C (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.279 °C (2025)
- Cropland — Area per capita 0.09 ha/cap (2024)
- Agricultural land — Area 391,823 1000 ha (2024)
- Agricultural land — Share in Land area 41.74 % (2024)
- Agricultural land — Value of agricultural production (Int. $) per Area 2,591 USD_PPP/ha (2024)
- Cropland — Area 128,608 1000 ha (2024)
- Cropland — Share in Agricultural land 32.82 % (2024)
- Cropland — Share in Land area 13.7 % (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pulp from fibres other than wood — production in China, mainland?
- Pulp from fibres other than wood — production in China, mainland was 5.10 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest pulp from fibres other than wood — production recorded in China, mainland?
- The highest recorded value was 21.76 million t in 1995.
- What is the lowest pulp from fibres other than wood — production recorded in China, mainland?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.50 million t in 1961.
- How does China, mainland rank for pulp from fibres other than wood — production?
- China, mainland ranks 1st out of 100 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pulp from fibres other than wood — production rising or falling in China, mainland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China, mainland data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Pulp from fibres other than wood — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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