United States of America — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in China

China: United States of America — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint was 141,176 t in 2018. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2018)
141,176 t
Change on year
down 22.4%
World rank
10th
of 84 countries
All-time high
538,000 t
in 2008
All-time low
1,480 t
in 1997
Years of data
22
1997–2018

United States of America — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in China, 1997–2018

0200.0k400.0k600.0k1997200720181997: 1.5k t1998: 2.6k t1999: 4.1k t2000: 5.8k t2001: 33.8k t2002: 11.8k t2003: 124.4k t2004: 129.4k t2005: 205.5k t2006: 410.5k t2007: 478.0k t2008: 538.0k t2009: 441.0k t2010: 189.0k t2011: 150.0k t2012: 175.0k t2013: 248.0k t2014: 332.0k t2015: 309.0k t2016: 276.0k t2017: 182.0k t2018: 141.2k t

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

Analysis

China recorded 141,176 t for united states of america — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in 2018.

That represents a change of down 22.4% on the previous year and down 73.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, united states of america — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in China peaked at 538,000 t in 2008 and was at its lowest, 1,480 t, in 1997.

China ranks 10th of 84 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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

United States of America — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in China, year by year

Annual values for United States of America — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Export Quantity in China, 1997 to 2018.
Year t Change
1997 1,480 t
1998 2,593 t +75.2%
1999 4,145 t +59.9%
2000 5,828 t +40.6%
2001 33,752 t +479.1%
2002 11,793 t -65.1%
2003 124,444 t +955.2%
2004 129,361 t +4.0%
2005 205,527 t +58.9%
2006 410,497 t +99.7%
2007 478,000 t +16.4%
2008 538,000 t +12.6%
2009 441,000 t -18.0%
2010 189,000 t -57.1%
2011 150,000 t -20.6%
2012 175,000 t +16.7%
2013 248,000 t +41.7%
2014 332,000 t +33.9%
2015 309,000 t -6.9%
2016 276,000 t -10.7%
2017 182,000 t -34.1%
2018 141,176 t -22.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 2,739 t 1,480 t 4,145 t 3
2000s 237,820 t 5,828 t 538,000 t 10
2010s 222,464 t 141,176 t 332,000 t 9

Countries ranked near China

  1. 7 Indonesia 160,260 t compare
  2. 8 Australia 157,458 t compare
  3. 9 Portugal 144,093 t compare
  4. 11 Japan 121,166 t compare
  5. 12 Belgium 120,401 t compare
  6. 13 Honduras 118,608 t compare

See the full ranking of 86 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is united states of america — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in China?
United states of america — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in China was 141,176 t in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest united states of america — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint recorded in China?
The highest recorded value was 538,000 t in 2008.
What is the lowest united states of america — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint recorded in China?
The lowest recorded value was 1,480 t in 1997.
How does China rank for united states of america — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint?
China ranks 10th out of 84 countries with data for 2018.
Is united states of america — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint rising or falling in China?
Over the last ten years it is down 73.8%. 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 United States of America — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Export Quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
United States of America — 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
86 places, 1,488 data points, 1997–2018
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