Total FAO — Sawnwood, coniferous — Import Quantity in China
China: Total FAO — Sawnwood, coniferous — Import Quantity was 26.09 million m3 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Total FAO — Sawnwood, coniferous — Import Quantity in China, 1997–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
China recorded 26.09 million m3 for total fao — sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity in 2018.
The figure is down 0.2% on the previous year and up 520.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total fao — sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity in China peaked at 26.15 million m3 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 339,800 m3, in 1997.
That places China 1st out of 158 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.
Total FAO — Sawnwood, coniferous — Import Quantity in China, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 339,800 m3 | — |
| 1998 | 402,000 m3 | +18.3% |
| 1999 | 814,664 m3 | +102.7% |
| 2000 | 1.18 million m3 | +45.1% |
| 2001 | 1.10 million m3 | -6.6% |
| 2002 | 1.75 million m3 | +58.6% |
| 2003 | 1.94 million m3 | +10.5% |
| 2004 | 2.26 million m3 | +16.9% |
| 2005 | 2.26 million m3 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 2.26 million m3 | -0.0% |
| 2007 | 3.37 million m3 | +48.7% |
| 2008 | 4.21 million m3 | +25.0% |
| 2009 | 7.04 million m3 | +67.4% |
| 2010 | 10.25 million m3 | +45.6% |
| 2011 | 15.90 million m3 | +55.1% |
| 2016 | 22.10 million m3 | +39.0% |
| 2017 | 26.15 million m3 | +18.3% |
| 2018 | 26.09 million m3 | -0.2% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's 26.09 million m3 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 38,000 m3, 686.6× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- China's 26.09 million m3 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 20,682 m3, 1261.6× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 518,821 m3 | 339,800 m3 | 814,664 m3 | 3 |
| 2000s | 2.74 million m3 | 1.10 million m3 | 7.04 million m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 20.10 million m3 | 10.25 million m3 | 26.15 million m3 | 5 |
Countries ranked near China
- 1 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 783,000 m3 compare
- 2 Cabo Verde 2,785 m3 compare
- 2 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 7.26 million m3 compare
- 2 Viet Nam 641,063 m3 compare
- 3 Japan 5.78 million m3 compare
- 3 Republic of Moldova 197,871 m3 compare
- 4 Germany 5.11 million m3 compare
- 4 Syrian Arab Republic 83,191 m3 compare
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 total fao — sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity in China?
- Total fao — sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity in China was 26.09 million m3 in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest total fao — sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 26.15 million m3 in 2017.
- What is the lowest total fao — sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 339,800 m3 in 1997.
- How does China rank for total fao — sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity?
- China ranks 1st out of 158 countries with data for 2018.
- Is total fao — sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 520.1%. 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 Total FAO — Sawnwood, coniferous — Import Quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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/