Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β€” Production in Japan

Japan: Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β€” Production was 1.23 million t in 2024. β–¬ Flat

Latest (2024)
1.23 million t
Change on year
up 3.2%
World rank
4th
of 123 countries
All-time high
2.88 million t
in 1982
All-time low
636,200 t
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β€” Production in Japan, 1961–2024

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

Analysis

Japan recorded 1.23 million t for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β€” production in 2024.

That represents a change of up 3.2% on the previous year and down 17.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β€” production in Japan peaked at 2.88 million t in 1982 and was at its lowest, 636,200 t, in 1961.

Japan ranks 4th of 123 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 1.03 million t 636,200 t 1.51 million t 9
1970s 2.01 million t 1.69 million t 2.42 million t 10
1980s 2.19 million t 1.00 million t 2.88 million t 10
1990s 2.17 million t 1.97 million t 2.35 million t 10
2000s 1.81 million t 1.28 million t 2.10 million t 10
2010s 1.46 million t 1.39 million t 1.53 million t 10
2020s 1.28 million t 1.19 million t 1.39 million t 5

Countries ranked near Japan

  1. 1 China 10.80 million t compare
  2. 2 China, mainland 10.75 million t compare
  3. 3 Germany 1.35 million t compare
  4. 5 India 628,000 t compare
  5. 6 Finland 550,000 t compare
  6. 7 Brazil 449,000 t compare

See the full ranking of 154 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β€” production in Japan?
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β€” production in Japan was 1.23 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β€” production recorded in Japan?
The highest recorded value was 2.88 million t in 1982.
What is the lowest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β€” production recorded in Japan?
The lowest recorded value was 636,200 t in 1961.
How does Japan rank for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β€” production?
Japan ranks 4th out of 123 countries with data for 2024.
Is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β€” production rising or falling in Japan?
Over the last ten years it is down 17.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
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 β€” Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β€” Production
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
154 places, 6,551 data points, 1961–2024
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