Graphic papers — Export quantity in Eastern Asia
Eastern Asia: Graphic papers — Export quantity was 5.47 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Graphic papers — Export quantity in Eastern Asia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Eastern Asia recorded 5.47 million t for graphic papers — export quantity in 2024.
The figure is up 6.8% on the previous year and down 17.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, graphic papers — export quantity in Eastern Asia peaked at 6.84 million t in 2013 and was at its lowest, 145,800 t, in 1962.
That places Eastern Asia 6th out of 29 groups 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.
Graphic papers — Export quantity in Eastern Asia, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 175,200 t | — |
| 1962 | 145,800 t | -16.8% |
| 1963 | 158,100 t | +8.4% |
| 1964 | 163,200 t | +3.2% |
| 1965 | 159,500 t | -2.3% |
| 1966 | 188,600 t | +18.2% |
| 1967 | 154,100 t | -18.3% |
| 1968 | 173,600 t | +12.7% |
| 1969 | 206,000 t | +18.7% |
| 1970 | 256,800 t | +24.7% |
| 1971 | 248,100 t | -3.4% |
| 1972 | 210,500 t | -15.2% |
| 1973 | 213,000 t | +1.2% |
| 1974 | 341,700 t | +60.4% |
| 1975 | 341,500 t | -0.1% |
| 1976 | 350,700 t | +2.7% |
| 1977 | 341,600 t | -2.6% |
| 1978 | 320,800 t | -6.1% |
| 1979 | 389,700 t | +21.5% |
| 1980 | 449,100 t | +15.2% |
| 1981 | 497,500 t | +10.8% |
| 1982 | 497,600 t | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 478,700 t | -3.8% |
| 1984 | 432,400 t | -9.7% |
| 1985 | 504,200 t | +16.6% |
| 1986 | 451,100 t | -10.5% |
| 1987 | 603,100 t | +33.7% |
| 1988 | 580,500 t | -3.7% |
| 1989 | 378,400 t | -34.8% |
| 1990 | 597,300 t | +57.8% |
| 1991 | 798,500 t | +33.7% |
| 1992 | 650,927 t | -18.5% |
| 1993 | 663,273 t | +1.9% |
| 1994 | 1.01 million t | +52.6% |
| 1995 | 1.14 million t | +12.6% |
| 1996 | 1.09 million t | -4.1% |
| 1997 | 2.02 million t | +84.9% |
| 1998 | 2.91 million t | +44.1% |
| 1999 | 2.97 million t | +2.1% |
| 2000 | 3.87 million t | +30.1% |
| 2001 | 3.73 million t | -3.5% |
| 2002 | 2.71 million t | -27.3% |
| 2003 | 3.35 million t | +23.4% |
| 2004 | 4.31 million t | +28.8% |
| 2005 | 5.01 million t | +16.1% |
| 2006 | 5.81 million t | +15.9% |
| 2007 | 6.30 million t | +8.5% |
| 2008 | 6.17 million t | -2.2% |
| 2009 | 6.11 million t | -1.0% |
| 2010 | 6.15 million t | +0.6% |
| 2011 | 6.17 million t | +0.3% |
| 2012 | 6.42 million t | +4.2% |
| 2013 | 6.84 million t | +6.5% |
| 2014 | 6.65 million t | -2.8% |
| 2015 | 6.08 million t | -8.5% |
| 2016 | 6.55 million t | +7.8% |
| 2017 | 6.03 million t | -8.0% |
| 2018 | 5.60 million t | -7.2% |
| 2019 | 5.20 million t | -7.0% |
| 2020 | 3.78 million t | -27.3% |
| 2021 | 3.82 million t | +0.9% |
| 2022 | 4.97 million t | +30.1% |
| 2023 | 5.12 million t | +3.0% |
| 2024 | 5.47 million t | +6.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 169,344 t | 145,800 t | 206,000 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 301,440 t | 210,500 t | 389,700 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 487,260 t | 378,400 t | 603,100 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.39 million t | 597,300 t | 2.97 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.74 million t | 2.71 million t | 6.30 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.17 million t | 5.20 million t | 6.84 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.63 million t | 3.78 million t | 5.47 million t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Eastern Asia
More environment data for Eastern Asia
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -2.3 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -2 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.309 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.98 °C (2025)
- Total fibre furnish — Production 137.56 million t (2024)
- Recovered paper — Production 98.06 million t (2024)
- Paper and paperboard — Production 173.25 million t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Production 137.00 million t (2024)
- Nutrient phosphate P2O5 (total) — Use per area of cropland 68.03 kg/ha (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is graphic papers — export quantity in Eastern Asia?
- Graphic papers — export quantity in Eastern Asia was 5.47 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest graphic papers — export quantity recorded in Eastern Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 6.84 million t in 2013.
- What is the lowest graphic papers — export quantity recorded in Eastern Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 145,800 t in 1962.
- How does Eastern Asia rank for graphic papers — export quantity?
- Eastern Asia ranks 6th out of 29 groups with data for 2024.
- Is graphic papers — export quantity rising or falling in Eastern Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eastern Asia data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Graphic papers — Export quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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