United States of America — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in China
China: United States of America — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint was 945,239 t in 2018. ▼ Falling
United States of America — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in China, 1997–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2018, united states of america — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in China stood at 945,239 t.
That represents a change of down 10.3% on the previous year and up 2.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, united states of america — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in China peaked at 2.08 million t in 1997 and was at its lowest, 547,687 t, in 2006.
That places China 2nd out of 150 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 22 years of available data.
United States of America — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in China, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 2.08 million t | — |
| 1998 | 1.66 million t | -20.3% |
| 1999 | 1.42 million t | -14.5% |
| 2000 | 1.12 million t | -20.8% |
| 2001 | 719,671 t | -35.9% |
| 2002 | 670,377 t | -6.8% |
| 2003 | 769,097 t | +14.7% |
| 2004 | 801,485 t | +4.2% |
| 2005 | 893,270 t | +11.5% |
| 2006 | 547,687 t | -38.7% |
| 2007 | 671,000 t | +22.5% |
| 2008 | 926,000 t | +38.0% |
| 2009 | 595,000 t | -35.7% |
| 2010 | 576,000 t | -3.2% |
| 2011 | 1.05 million t | +81.6% |
| 2012 | 990,000 t | -5.4% |
| 2013 | 984,000 t | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 956,000 t | -2.8% |
| 2015 | 952,000 t | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 967,000 t | +1.6% |
| 2017 | 1.05 million t | +9.0% |
| 2018 | 945,239 t | -10.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.72 million t | 1.42 million t | 2.08 million t | 3 |
| 2000s | 771,697 t | 547,687 t | 1.12 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 941,138 t | 576,000 t | 1.05 million t | 9 |
Countries ranked near China
- 1 Mexico 2.70 million t compare
- 1 Viet Nam 19,175 t compare
- 2 Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) 8,116 t compare
- 3 Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 7,887 t compare
- 3 Canada 497,364 t compare
- 4 Guatemala 373,899 t compare
- 4 United Republic of Tanzania 1,723 t compare
- 5 Democratic Republic of the Congo 1,576 t compare
- 5 Italy 368,898 t 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)
- Land area equipped for irrigation — Area, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Import value -2.71 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Import value, per 0 1000 USD per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Import value, per 0.0349 1000 USD per person (2024)
- Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value 3.16 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value, per 0 1000 USD per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value, per 0.0126 1000 USD per person (2024)
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 945,239 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 2.08 million t in 1997.
- What is the lowest united states of america — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 547,687 t in 2006.
- How does China rank for united states of america — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint?
- China ranks 2nd out of 150 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 up 2.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- 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 — 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/