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.

Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value in Japan

Name: Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value in Japan
Creator: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)

Japan: Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value was 33,416 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

33,416 1000 USD

Change on year

down 1.3%

World rank

39th

of 227 countries

All-time high

697,347 1000 USD

in 1995

All-time low

544 1000 USD

in 1961

Years of data

1961–2024

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 39th of 227 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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

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

36 China, Taiwan Province of 37,134 1000 USD compare
37 Ukraine 36,372 1000 USD compare
38 Belgium 33,603 1000 USD compare
40 Saudi Arabia 33,177 1000 USD compare
41 Egypt 32,107 1000 USD compare
42 Hungary 29,936 1000 USD compare

See the full ranking of 258 places →

More environment data for Japan

Standard Deviation 0.358 °C (2025)
Temperature change 1.86 °C (2025)
Recovered paper — Production 16.66 million t (2024)
Total fibre furnish — Production 23.82 million t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity 9,315 t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Export value 1.13 million 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Export quantity 1.25 million t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Import value 645,005 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity 424,342 t (2024)
Printing and writing papers — Import value 506,461 1000 USD (2024)

All data for Japan →

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 39th out of 227 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

Indicator: Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value
Unit: 1000 USD
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage: 258 places, 11,061 data points, 1961–2024
Last refreshed: 13 August 2026

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