How does China rank for wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — export quantity?

China ranks 67th out of 158 countries with data for 2016.

Is wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — export quantity rising or falling in China?

Over the last ten years it is down 76.8%. 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 Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — Export quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — Export quantity in China

Name: Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — Export quantity in China
Creator: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)

China: Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — Export quantity was 483 m3 in 2016. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2016)

483 m3

Change on year

down 48.0%

World rank

67th

of 158 countries

All-time high

103,132 m3

in 1993

All-time low

483 m3

in 2016

Years of data

1961–2016

Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — Export quantity in China, 1961–2016

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.

Analysis

In 2016, wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — export quantity in China stood at 483 m3. That is the lowest value across all 44 years on record.

The figure is down 48.0% on the previous year and down 76.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — export quantity in China peaked at 103,132 m3 in 1993 and was at its lowest, 483 m3, in 2016.

China ranks 67th of 158 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	6,089 m3	1,100 m3	16,600 m3	9
1970s	4,030 m3	1,100 m3	7,400 m3	10
1990s	29,235 m3	8,028 m3	103,132 m3	8
2000s	3,648 m3	570 m3	10,500 m3	10
2010s	1,309 m3	483 m3	2,299 m3	7

Countries ranked near China

64 Gambia 591 m3 compare
65 Sri Lanka 536 m3 compare
66 Côte d'Ivoire 508 m3 compare
68 China, mainland 412 m3 compare
69 Japan 382 m3 compare
70 Nigeria 371 m3 compare

See the full ranking of 188 places →

More environment data for China

Standard Deviation 0.279 °C (2025)
Temperature change 1.92 °C (2025)
Recovered paper — Production 73.29 million t (2024)
Total fibre furnish — Production 105.03 million t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value 177,011 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity 91,039 t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Export value 6.10 million 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Export quantity 6.54 million t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Import value 5.76 million 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity 10.36 million t (2024)

All data for China →

Frequently asked questions

What is wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — export quantity in China?: Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — export quantity in China was 483 m3 in 2016, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — export quantity recorded in China?: The highest recorded value was 103,132 m3 in 1993.
What is the lowest wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — export quantity recorded in China?: The lowest recorded value was 483 m3 in 2016.
How does China rank for wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — export quantity?: China ranks 67th out of 158 countries with data for 2016.
Is wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — export quantity rising or falling in China?: Over the last ten years it is down 76.8%. 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 Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — Export quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — Export quantity
Unit: m3
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage: 188 places, 4,819 data points, 1961–2016
Last refreshed: 13 August 2026

The database contains data on the production and trade in roundwood and in primary wood and paper products for all countries and territories in the world.The main types of primary forest products included in this database are roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, pulp, and paper and paperboard. These products are detailed further and defined in the Joint Forest Sector Questionnaire (JFSQ) (https://www.fao.org/statistics/data-collection/forestry/en). The database contains details of the following topics: - roundwood removals (production) by coniferous and non-coniferous wood and assortments, - production and trade in industrial roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, wood charcoal, pulp, paper and paperboard, and other products. More detailed information on wood products, including definitions, can be found at: https://www.fao.org/statistics/data-collection/forestry/en