Dissolving wood pulp — Production in Japan

Japan: Dissolving wood pulp — Production was 171,575 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
171,575 t
Change on year
up 5.5%
World rank
14th
of 79 countries
All-time high
554,000 t
in 1970
All-time low
61,000 t
in 2007
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Dissolving wood pulp — Production in Japan, 1961–2024

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

Analysis

In 2024, dissolving wood pulp — production in Japan stood at 171,575 t.

The figure is up 5.5% on the previous year and up 71.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, dissolving wood pulp — production in Japan peaked at 554,000 t in 1970 and was at its lowest, 61,000 t, in 2007.

That places Japan 14th out of 79 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 466,856 t 387,800 t 542,000 t 9
1970s 411,700 t 280,000 t 554,000 t 10
1980s 229,600 t 172,000 t 300,000 t 10
1990s 138,600 t 80,000 t 187,000 t 10
2000s 77,200 t 61,000 t 83,000 t 10
2010s 123,700 t 74,000 t 175,000 t 10
2020s 164,444 t 155,000 t 175,000 t 5

Countries ranked near Japan

  1. 11 Lao People's Democratic Republic 323,000 t compare
  2. 12 Czechia 270,000 t compare
  3. 13 India 255,000 t compare
  4. 15 Norway 159,173 t compare
  5. 16 Viet Nam 140,000 t compare
  6. 17 Portugal 103,000 t compare

See the full ranking of 108 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is dissolving wood pulp — production in Japan?
Dissolving wood pulp — production in Japan was 171,575 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest dissolving wood pulp — production recorded in Japan?
The highest recorded value was 554,000 t in 1970.
What is the lowest dissolving wood pulp — production recorded in Japan?
The lowest recorded value was 61,000 t in 2007.
How does Japan rank for dissolving wood pulp — production?
Japan ranks 14th out of 79 countries with data for 2024.
Is dissolving wood pulp — production rising or falling in Japan?
Over the last ten years it is up 71.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Japan data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Dissolving wood pulp — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Dissolving wood pulp — Production
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
108 places, 3,906 data points, 1961–2024
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