Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value in Japan
Japan: Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value was 33,416 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value in Japan, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
Japan recorded 33,416 1000 USD for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value in 2024.
The figure is down 1.3% on the previous year and down 22.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value in Japan peaked at 697,347 1000 USD in 1995 and was at its lowest, 544 1000 USD, in 1961.
Japan ranks 44th of 242 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value in Japan, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 544 1000 USD | — |
| 1962 | 781 1000 USD | +43.6% |
| 1963 | 1,137 1000 USD | +45.6% |
| 1964 | 2,020 1000 USD | +77.7% |
| 1965 | 1,569 1000 USD | -22.3% |
| 1966 | 2,348 1000 USD | +49.6% |
| 1967 | 3,000 1000 USD | +27.8% |
| 1968 | 3,932 1000 USD | +31.1% |
| 1969 | 5,352 1000 USD | +36.1% |
| 1970 | 11,586 1000 USD | +116.5% |
| 1971 | 7,162 1000 USD | -38.2% |
| 1972 | 1,755 1000 USD | -75.5% |
| 1973 | 10,841 1000 USD | +517.7% |
| 1974 | 23,420 1000 USD | +116.0% |
| 1975 | 8,495 1000 USD | -63.7% |
| 1976 | 7,825 1000 USD | -7.9% |
| 1977 | 8,830 1000 USD | +12.8% |
| 1978 | 14,417 1000 USD | +63.3% |
| 1979 | 24,037 1000 USD | +66.7% |
| 1980 | 24,915 1000 USD | +3.7% |
| 1981 | 15,039 1000 USD | -39.6% |
| 1982 | 9,549 1000 USD | -36.5% |
| 1983 | 11,301 1000 USD | +18.3% |
| 1984 | 7,999 1000 USD | -29.2% |
| 1985 | 8,285 1000 USD | +3.6% |
| 1986 | 13,339 1000 USD | +61.0% |
| 1987 | 95,509 1000 USD | +616.0% |
| 1988 | 113,017 1000 USD | +18.3% |
| 1989 | 252,486 1000 USD | +123.4% |
| 1990 | 270,406 1000 USD | +7.1% |
| 1991 | 227,083 1000 USD | -16.0% |
| 1992 | 297,753 1000 USD | +31.1% |
| 1993 | 393,568 1000 USD | +32.2% |
| 1994 | 527,216 1000 USD | +34.0% |
| 1995 | 697,347 1000 USD | +32.3% |
| 1996 | 453,326 1000 USD | -35.0% |
| 1997 | 408,431 1000 USD | -9.9% |
| 1998 | 60,277 1000 USD | -85.2% |
| 1999 | 66,688 1000 USD | +10.6% |
| 2000 | 66,512 1000 USD | -0.3% |
| 2001 | 56,502 1000 USD | -15.0% |
| 2002 | 68,755 1000 USD | +21.7% |
| 2003 | 88,934 1000 USD | +29.3% |
| 2004 | 102,091 1000 USD | +14.8% |
| 2005 | 43,600 1000 USD | -57.3% |
| 2006 | 47,500 1000 USD | +8.9% |
| 2007 | 50,100 1000 USD | +5.5% |
| 2008 | 47,843 1000 USD | -4.5% |
| 2009 | 42,957 1000 USD | -10.2% |
| 2010 | 51,297 1000 USD | +19.4% |
| 2011 | 43,392 1000 USD | -15.4% |
| 2012 | 42,043 1000 USD | -3.1% |
| 2013 | 44,278 1000 USD | +5.3% |
| 2014 | 43,319 1000 USD | -2.2% |
| 2015 | 39,088 1000 USD | -9.8% |
| 2016 | 35,103 1000 USD | -10.2% |
| 2017 | 31,566 1000 USD | -10.1% |
| 2018 | 35,295 1000 USD | +11.8% |
| 2019 | 34,656 1000 USD | -1.8% |
| 2020 | 32,100 1000 USD | -7.4% |
| 2021 | 34,672 1000 USD | +8.0% |
| 2022 | 38,036 1000 USD | +9.7% |
| 2023 | 33,843 1000 USD | -11.0% |
| 2024 | 33,416 1000 USD | -1.3% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 33,416 1000 USD is above the median for high income countries, which is 7,616 1000 USD, 4.4× the median. (70 countries reporting)
- Japan's 33,416 1000 USD is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 2,789 1000 USD, 12.0× the median. (27 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value in Japan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | +616.0% | 13,339 1000 USD | 95,509 1000 USD |
| 1973 | +517.7% | 1,755 1000 USD | 10,841 1000 USD |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2,298 1000 USD | 544 1000 USD | 5,352 1000 USD | 9 |
| 1970s | 11,837 1000 USD | 1,755 1000 USD | 24,037 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1980s | 55,144 1000 USD | 7,999 1000 USD | 252,486 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 340,210 1000 USD | 60,277 1000 USD | 697,347 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 61,479 1000 USD | 42,957 1000 USD | 102,091 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 40,004 1000 USD | 31,566 1000 USD | 51,297 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 34,413 1000 USD | 32,100 1000 USD | 38,036 1000 USD | 5 |
Countries ranked near Japan
- 41 China, Taiwan Province of 37,134 1000 USD compare
- 42 Ukraine 36,372 1000 USD compare
- 43 Belgium 33,603 1000 USD compare
- 45 Saudi Arabia 33,177 1000 USD compare
- 46 Egypt 32,107 1000 USD compare
- 47 South Africa 30,837 1000 USD compare
More environment data for Japan
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -4.51 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -4.8 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.358 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.86 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate -3.12 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -2.8 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate -0.4957 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value in Japan?
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value in Japan was 33,416 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 697,347 1000 USD in 1995.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 544 1000 USD in 1961.
- How does Japan rank for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value?
- Japan ranks 44th out of 242 countries with data for 2024.
- Is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.9%. 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 Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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