Household and sanitary papers — Import quantity in Eastern Asia

Eastern Asia: Household and sanitary papers — Import quantity was 279,820 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
279,820 t
Change on year
down 0.6%
Rank
14th
of 31 groups
All-time high
281,520 t
in 2023
All-time low
600 t
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Household and sanitary papers — Import quantity in Eastern Asia, 1961–2024

0100.0k200.0k300.0k196119922024

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

Analysis

In 2024, household and sanitary papers — import quantity in Eastern Asia stood at 279,820 t.

The figure is down 0.6% on the previous year and up 121.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, household and sanitary papers — import quantity in Eastern Asia peaked at 281,520 t in 2023 and was at its lowest, 600 t, in 1961.

That places Eastern Asia 14th out of 31 groups with data for 2024, putting it 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 1,100 t 600 t 1,700 t 9
1970s 17,364 t 2,100 t 118,100 t 10
1980s 17,300 t 5,800 t 51,600 t 10
1990s 31,623 t 14,500 t 71,183 t 10
2000s 78,517 t 60,827 t 117,928 t 10
2010s 135,961 t 79,946 t 203,318 t 10
2020s 268,067 t 240,438 t 281,520 t 5

Countries ranked near Eastern Asia

  1. 11 Greece 97,105 t compare
  2. 12 Malaysia 94,204 t compare
  3. 13 Caribbean 87,073 t compare
  4. 14 Serbia and Montenegro 76,000 t compare
  5. 15 Saudi Arabia 74,208 t compare
  6. 16 China, Taiwan Province of 69,012 t compare
  7. 17 Philippines 68,434 t compare

See the full ranking of 258 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is household and sanitary papers — import quantity in Eastern Asia?
Household and sanitary papers — import quantity in Eastern Asia was 279,820 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest household and sanitary papers — import quantity recorded in Eastern Asia?
The highest recorded value was 281,520 t in 2023.
What is the lowest household and sanitary papers — import quantity recorded in Eastern Asia?
The lowest recorded value was 600 t in 1961.
How does Eastern Asia rank for household and sanitary papers — import quantity?
Eastern Asia ranks 14th out of 31 groups with data for 2024.
Is household and sanitary papers — import quantity rising or falling in Eastern Asia?
Over the last ten years it is up 121.0%. 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 Household and sanitary papers — Import quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Household and sanitary papers — Import quantity
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
258 places, 8,418 data points, 1961–2024
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