Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) β€” Import quantity in China

China: Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) β€” Import quantity was 1,817 m3 in 2016. β—† Volatile

Latest (2016)
1,817 m3
Change on year
down 81.9%
World rank
48th
of 182 countries
All-time high
160,600 m3
in 1961
All-time low
100 m3
in 1986
Years of data
56
1961–2016

Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) β€” Import quantity in China, 1961–2016

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

Analysis

In 2016, wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) β€” import quantity in China stood at 1,817 m3.

That represents a change of down 81.9% on the previous year and down 82.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) β€” import quantity in China peaked at 160,600 m3 in 1961 and was at its lowest, 100 m3, in 1986.

China ranks 48th of 182 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 75,433 m3 37,300 m3 160,600 m3 9
1970s 21,930 m3 3,800 m3 44,800 m3 10
1980s 1,760 m3 100 m3 3,400 m3 10
1990s 25,820 m3 100 m3 109,336 m3 10
2000s 9,220 m3 2,904 m3 25,515 m3 10
2010s 7,074 m3 1,817 m3 11,811 m3 7

Countries ranked near China

  1. 45 India 2,794 m3 compare
  2. 46 Andorra 2,440 m3 compare
  3. 47 Burkina Faso 1,855 m3 compare
  4. 49 Peru 1,762 m3 compare
  5. 50 Cyprus 1,723 m3 compare
  6. 51 Saudi Arabia 1,627 m3 compare

See the full ranking of 212 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) β€” import quantity in China?
Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) β€” import quantity in China was 1,817 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) β€” import quantity recorded in China?
The highest recorded value was 160,600 m3 in 1961.
What is the lowest wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) β€” import quantity recorded in China?
The lowest recorded value was 100 m3 in 1986.
How does China rank for wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) β€” import quantity?
China ranks 48th out of 182 countries with data for 2016.
Is wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) β€” import quantity rising or falling in China?
Over the last ten years it is down 82.9%. 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) β€” Import quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) β€” Import quantity
Unit
m3
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
212 places, 5,804 data points, 1961–2016
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