Republic of Korea — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in China

China: Republic of Korea — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint was 243,356 t in 2018. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2018)
243,356 t
Change on year
down 29.5%
World rank
1st
of 51 countries
All-time high
345,000 t
in 2017
All-time low
4,249 t
in 1998
Years of data
22
1997–2018

Republic of Korea — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in China, 1997–2018

0100.0k200.0k300.0k1997200720181997: 7.5k t1998: 4.2k t1999: 12.2k t2000: 44.0k t2001: 34.2k t2002: 10.9k t2003: 56.3k t2004: 58.4k t2005: 108.2k t2006: 174.5k t2007: 170.0k t2008: 171.0k t2009: 126.0k t2010: 154.3k t2011: 202.0k t2012: 160.6k t2013: 181.0k t2014: 270.0k t2015: 254.0k t2016: 340.0k t2017: 345.0k t2018: 243.4k t

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

Analysis

In 2018, republic of korea — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in China stood at 243,356 t.

That represents a change of down 29.5% on the previous year and up 42.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, republic of korea — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in China peaked at 345,000 t in 2017 and was at its lowest, 4,249 t, in 1998.

That places China 1st out of 51 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top 10%.

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

Republic of Korea — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in China, year by year

Annual values for Republic of Korea — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Export Quantity in China, 1997 to 2018.
Year t Change
1997 7,477 t
1998 4,249 t -43.2%
1999 12,163 t +186.3%
2000 43,967 t +261.5%
2001 34,194 t -22.2%
2002 10,884 t -68.2%
2003 56,298 t +417.3%
2004 58,449 t +3.8%
2005 108,227 t +85.2%
2006 174,510 t +61.2%
2007 170,000 t -2.6%
2008 170,979 t +0.6%
2009 126,000 t -26.3%
2010 154,327 t +22.5%
2011 202,000 t +30.9%
2012 160,576 t -20.5%
2013 181,000 t +12.7%
2014 270,000 t +49.2%
2015 254,000 t -5.9%
2016 340,000 t +33.9%
2017 345,000 t +1.5%
2018 243,356 t -29.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 7,963 t 4,249 t 12,163 t 3
2000s 95,351 t 10,884 t 174,510 t 10
2010s 238,918 t 154,327 t 345,000 t 9

Countries ranked near China

  1. 1 Viet Nam 2,599 t compare
  2. 2 Japan 203,414 t compare
  3. 3 Indonesia 151,706 t compare
  4. 4 Thailand 90,308 t compare

See the full ranking of 54 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is republic of korea — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in China?
Republic of korea — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in China was 243,356 t in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest republic of korea — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint recorded in China?
The highest recorded value was 345,000 t in 2017.
What is the lowest republic of korea — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint recorded in China?
The lowest recorded value was 4,249 t in 1998.
How does China rank for republic of korea — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint?
China ranks 1st out of 51 countries with data for 2018.
Is republic of korea — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint rising or falling in China?
Over the last ten years it is up 42.3%. 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 Republic of Korea — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Export Quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Republic of Korea — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Export Quantity
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
54 places, 904 data points, 1997–2018
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