Other papers mainly for packaging — Production in Japan

Japan: Other papers mainly for packaging — Production was 118,214 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
118,214 t
Change on year
down 2.7%
World rank
18th
of 95 countries
All-time high
155,000 t
in 2014
All-time low
0 t
in 2007
Years of data
18
2007–2024

Other papers mainly for packaging — Production in Japan, 2007–2024

050.0k100.0k150.0k2007201520242007: 0 t2008: 0 t2009: 0 t2010: 0 t2011: 0 t2012: 0 t2013: 0 t2014: 155.0k t2015: 153.0k t2016: 148.0k t2017: 150.0k t2018: 148.0k t2019: 145.0k t2020: 122.0k t2021: 133.0k t2022: 133.0k t2023: 121.5k t2024: 118.2k t

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

Analysis

In 2024, other papers mainly for packaging — production in Japan stood at 118,214 t.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.7% on the previous year and down 23.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, other papers mainly for packaging — production in Japan peaked at 155,000 t in 2014 and was at its lowest, 0 t, in 2007.

Japan ranks 18th of 95 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 papers mainly for packaging — Production in Japan, year by year

Annual values for Other papers mainly for packaging — Production in Japan, 2007 to 2024.
Year t Change
2007 0 t —
2008 0 t —
2009 0 t —
2010 0 t —
2011 0 t —
2012 0 t —
2013 0 t —
2014 155,000 t —
2015 153,000 t -1.3%
2016 148,000 t -3.3%
2017 150,000 t +1.4%
2018 148,000 t -1.3%
2019 145,000 t -2.0%
2020 122,000 t -15.9%
2021 133,000 t +9.0%
2022 133,000 t +0.0%
2023 121,459 t -8.7%
2024 118,214 t -2.7%

Japan compared with similar countries

  • Japan's 118,214 t is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,363 t, 86.7× the median. (43 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0 t 0 t 0 t 3
2010s 89,900 t 0 t 155,000 t 10
2020s 125,535 t 118,214 t 133,000 t 5

Countries ranked near Japan

  1. 15 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 144,637 t compare
  2. 15 United Kingdom 144,637 t compare
  3. 17 Poland 125,000 t compare
  4. 19 Russian Federation 115,601 t compare
  5. 19 Russia 115,601 t compare
  6. 21 Slovenia 90,000 t compare

See the full ranking of 124 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is other papers mainly for packaging — production in Japan?
Other papers mainly for packaging — production in Japan was 118,214 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest other papers mainly for packaging — production recorded in Japan?
The highest recorded value was 155,000 t in 2014.
What is the lowest other papers mainly for packaging — production recorded in Japan?
The lowest recorded value was 0 t in 2007.
How does Japan rank for other papers mainly for packaging — production?
Japan ranks 18th out of 95 countries with data for 2024.
Is other papers mainly for packaging — production rising or falling in Japan?
Over the last ten years it is down 23.7%. 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 papers mainly for packaging — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Other papers mainly for packaging — Production
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
124 places, 3,010 data points, 1998–2024
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