Japan vs Lao People's Democratic Republic: China — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Quantity

Japan
274,139 t
in 2018
Lao People's Democratic Republic
22,710 t
in 2018
Japan rank
2nd
Lao People's Democratic Republic rank
4th

China — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Quantity over time

  • Japan
  • Lao People's Democratic Republic
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How they compare

Japan currently reports 274,139 t against 22,710 t in Lao People's Democratic Republic, a difference of 251,429 t.

That makes Japan's figure about 12.1 times Lao People's Democratic Republic's.

Across all 22 years both countries report, Japan has been ahead every year.

Japan ranks 2nd and Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 4th of 156 countries.

Japan has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Japan Lao People's Democratic Republic Difference Ahead
1990s 53,085 t 129 t 52,956 t Japan
2000s 196,199 t 55.5 t 196,144 t Japan
2010s 429,904 t 6,039 t 423,865 t Japan

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher china — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity, Japan or Lao People's Democratic Republic?
Japan, at 274,139 t against 22,710 t in Lao People's Democratic Republic as of 2018.
What is the difference in china — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity between Japan and Lao People's Democratic Republic?
251,429 t, with Japan ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Japan and Lao People's Democratic Republic?
22 years are reported by both, from 1997 to 2018.
How do Japan and Lao People's Democratic Republic rank globally for china — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity?
Japan ranks 2nd and Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 4th of 156 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as China — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Quantity. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
China — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Quantity
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
169 places, 3,349 data points, 1997–2018
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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/