Total FAO — Sawnwood, non-coniferous all — Import Quantity in China
China: Total FAO — Sawnwood, non-coniferous all — Import Quantity was 12.91 million m3 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Total FAO — 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 total fao — sawnwood, non-coniferous all — import quantity in China is 12.91 million m3, measured in 2018. That is the highest value across all 18 years on record.
The figure is up 2.1% on the previous year and up 186.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total fao — sawnwood, non-coniferous all — import quantity in China peaked at 12.91 million m3 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 1.05 million m3, in 1997.
That places China 1st out of 159 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, non-coniferous all — Import Quantity in China, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1.05 million m3 | — |
| 1998 | 1.33 million m3 | +26.3% |
| 1999 | 2.74 million m3 | +106.7% |
| 2000 | 4.53 million m3 | +65.3% |
| 2001 | 4.62 million m3 | +1.9% |
| 2002 | 5.16 million m3 | +11.8% |
| 2003 | 5.20 million m3 | +0.7% |
| 2004 | 5.36 million m3 | +3.2% |
| 2005 | 5.36 million m3 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 5.36 million m3 | -0.1% |
| 2007 | 4.76 million m3 | -11.2% |
| 2008 | 4.51 million m3 | -5.3% |
| 2009 | 3.96 million m3 | -12.0% |
| 2010 | 5.99 million m3 | +51.0% |
| 2011 | 7.35 million m3 | +22.9% |
| 2016 | 10.71 million m3 | +45.7% |
| 2017 | 12.65 million m3 | +18.0% |
| 2018 | 12.91 million m3 | +2.1% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's 12.91 million m3 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 6,460 m3, 1998.9× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- China's 12.91 million m3 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 914.5 m3, 14120.4× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.71 million m3 | 1.05 million m3 | 2.74 million m3 | 3 |
| 2000s | 4.88 million m3 | 3.96 million m3 | 5.36 million m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.92 million m3 | 5.99 million m3 | 12.91 million m3 | 5 |
Countries ranked near China
- 1 Viet Nam 1.07 million m3 compare
- 2 Cabo Verde 265 m3 compare
- 2 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 75,000 m3 compare
- 2 Thailand 984,417 m3 compare
- 3 Canada 911,843 m3 compare
- 3 Republic of Moldova 6,222 m3 compare
- 4 Italy 712,912 m3 compare
- 4 United Republic of Tanzania 5,701 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, non-coniferous all — import quantity in China?
- Total fao — sawnwood, non-coniferous all — import quantity in China was 12.91 million m3 in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest total fao — sawnwood, non-coniferous all — import quantity recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 12.91 million m3 in 2018.
- What is the lowest total fao — sawnwood, non-coniferous all — import quantity recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.05 million m3 in 1997.
- How does China rank for total fao — sawnwood, non-coniferous all — import quantity?
- China ranks 1st out of 159 countries with data for 2018.
- Is total fao — sawnwood, non-coniferous all — import quantity rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 186.6%. 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, 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/