Switzerland — Sawnwood, non-coniferous all — Import Quantity in China
China: Switzerland — Sawnwood, non-coniferous all — Import Quantity was 156 m3 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Switzerland — Sawnwood, non-coniferous all — Import Quantity in China, 1997–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
The most recent figure for switzerland — sawnwood, non-coniferous all — import quantity in China is 156 m3, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of up 500.0% on the previous year and down 45.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, switzerland — sawnwood, non-coniferous all — import quantity in China peaked at 4,110 m3 in 1997 and was at its lowest, 1 m3, in 2005.
China ranks 10th of 46 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Switzerland — Sawnwood, non-coniferous all — Import Quantity in China, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 4,110 m3 | — |
| 1998 | 3,985 m3 | -3.0% |
| 1999 | 2,704 m3 | -32.1% |
| 2000 | 2,185 m3 | -19.2% |
| 2001 | 382 m3 | -82.5% |
| 2002 | 256 m3 | -33.0% |
| 2003 | 78 m3 | -69.5% |
| 2004 | 167 m3 | +114.1% |
| 2005 | 1 m3 | -99.4% |
| 2006 | 1 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 283 m3 | +28200.0% |
| 2008 | 284 m3 | +0.4% |
| 2009 | 511 m3 | +79.9% |
| 2010 | 994 m3 | +94.5% |
| 2011 | 1,108 m3 | +11.5% |
| 2012 | 662 m3 | -40.3% |
| 2013 | 281 m3 | -57.6% |
| 2014 | 219 m3 | -22.1% |
| 2015 | 79 m3 | -63.9% |
| 2016 | 1,329 m3 | +1582.3% |
| 2017 | 26 m3 | -98.0% |
| 2018 | 156 m3 | +500.0% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's 156 m3 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 35 m3, 4.5× the median. (7 countries reporting)
- China's 156 m3 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 38.5 m3, 4.1× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Switzerland — Sawnwood, non-coniferous all — Import Quantity in China changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | +28200.0% | 1 m3 | 283 m3 |
| 2016 | +1582.3% | 79 m3 | 1,329 m3 |
| 2018 | +500.0% | 26 m3 | 156 m3 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3,600 m3 | 2,704 m3 | 4,110 m3 | 3 |
| 2000s | 414.8 m3 | 1 m3 | 2,185 m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 539.33 m3 | 26 m3 | 1,329 m3 | 9 |
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 switzerland — sawnwood, non-coniferous all — import quantity in China?
- Switzerland — sawnwood, non-coniferous all — import quantity in China was 156 m3 in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest switzerland — sawnwood, non-coniferous all — import quantity recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 4,110 m3 in 1997.
- What is the lowest switzerland — sawnwood, non-coniferous all — import quantity recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 m3 in 2005.
- How does China rank for switzerland — sawnwood, non-coniferous all — import quantity?
- China ranks 10th out of 46 countries with data for 2018.
- Is switzerland — sawnwood, non-coniferous all — import quantity rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is down 45.1%. 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 Switzerland — Sawnwood, non-coniferous all — Import Quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The database contains data on the bilateral trade flows in roundwood, primary wood and paper products for all countries and territories in the world. The main types of primary forest products included in are: roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, pulp, and paper and paperboard. These products are detailed further. The definitions are available. More detailed information on wood products, including definitions, can be found at: https://www.fao.org/forestry/statistics/80572/en/