Recovered paper — Export value in China
China: Recovered paper — Export value was 153,713 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Recovered paper — Export value in China, 1970–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
In 2024, recovered paper — export value in China stood at 153,713 1000 USD.
That represents a change of down 1.1% on the previous year and down 20.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, recovered paper — export value in China peaked at 319,569 1000 USD in 2011 and was at its lowest, 3,177 1000 USD, in 1971.
That places China 14th out of 221 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.
Recovered paper — Export value in China, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 3,350 1000 USD | — |
| 1971 | 3,177 1000 USD | -5.2% |
| 1972 | 5,774 1000 USD | +81.7% |
| 1973 | 9,843 1000 USD | +70.5% |
| 1974 | 16,075 1000 USD | +63.3% |
| 1975 | 7,729 1000 USD | -51.9% |
| 1976 | 12,724 1000 USD | +64.6% |
| 1977 | 16,745 1000 USD | +31.6% |
| 1978 | 18,428 1000 USD | +10.1% |
| 1979 | 26,348 1000 USD | +43.0% |
| 1980 | 31,820 1000 USD | +20.8% |
| 1981 | 21,899 1000 USD | -31.2% |
| 1982 | 21,576 1000 USD | -1.5% |
| 1983 | 29,088 1000 USD | +34.8% |
| 1984 | 34,712 1000 USD | +19.3% |
| 1985 | 23,514 1000 USD | -32.3% |
| 1986 | 33,545 1000 USD | +42.7% |
| 1987 | 33,544 1000 USD | -0.0% |
| 1988 | 64,028 1000 USD | +90.9% |
| 1989 | 70,396 1000 USD | +9.9% |
| 1990 | 55,923 1000 USD | -20.6% |
| 1991 | 62,418 1000 USD | +11.6% |
| 1992 | 50,760 1000 USD | -18.7% |
| 1993 | 33,901 1000 USD | -33.2% |
| 1994 | 45,071 1000 USD | +32.9% |
| 1995 | 71,638 1000 USD | +58.9% |
| 1996 | 45,655 1000 USD | -36.3% |
| 1997 | 41,075 1000 USD | -10.0% |
| 1998 | 35,252 1000 USD | -14.2% |
| 1999 | 44,762 1000 USD | +27.0% |
| 2000 | 78,343 1000 USD | +75.0% |
| 2001 | 64,794 1000 USD | -17.3% |
| 2002 | 57,404 1000 USD | -11.4% |
| 2003 | 74,292 1000 USD | +29.4% |
| 2004 | 93,659 1000 USD | +26.1% |
| 2005 | 113,056 1000 USD | +20.7% |
| 2006 | 126,930 1000 USD | +12.3% |
| 2007 | 173,271 1000 USD | +36.5% |
| 2008 | 206,329 1000 USD | +19.1% |
| 2009 | 145,473 1000 USD | -29.5% |
| 2010 | 249,980 1000 USD | +71.8% |
| 2011 | 319,569 1000 USD | +27.8% |
| 2012 | 270,431 1000 USD | -15.4% |
| 2013 | 219,805 1000 USD | -18.7% |
| 2014 | 192,888 1000 USD | -12.2% |
| 2015 | 182,932 1000 USD | -5.2% |
| 2016 | 172,548 1000 USD | -5.7% |
| 2017 | 203,839 1000 USD | +18.1% |
| 2018 | 210,659 1000 USD | +3.3% |
| 2019 | 112,237 1000 USD | -46.7% |
| 2020 | 99,910 1000 USD | -11.0% |
| 2021 | 188,046 1000 USD | +88.2% |
| 2022 | 178,460 1000 USD | -5.1% |
| 2023 | 155,365 1000 USD | -12.9% |
| 2024 | 153,713 1000 USD | -1.1% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's 153,713 1000 USD is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,000 1000 USD, 153.7× the median. (51 countries reporting)
- China's 153,713 1000 USD is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 313 1000 USD, 491.1× the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 12,019 1000 USD | 3,177 1000 USD | 26,348 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1980s | 36,412 1000 USD | 21,576 1000 USD | 70,396 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 48,646 1000 USD | 33,901 1000 USD | 71,638 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 113,355 1000 USD | 57,404 1000 USD | 206,329 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 213,489 1000 USD | 112,237 1000 USD | 319,569 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 155,099 1000 USD | 99,910 1000 USD | 188,046 1000 USD | 5 |
Countries ranked near China
More environment data for China
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.279 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.92 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 5.29 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 0.8065 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate -0.2517 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is recovered paper — export value in China?
- Recovered paper — export value in China was 153,713 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest recovered paper — export value recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 319,569 1000 USD in 2011.
- What is the lowest recovered paper — export value recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,177 1000 USD in 1971.
- How does China rank for recovered paper — export value?
- China ranks 14th out of 221 countries with data for 2024.
- Is recovered paper — export value rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.3%. 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 Recovered paper — Export value. 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