Others (adjustment) — Sawnwood, non-coniferous all — Import Quantity in Japan
Japan: Others (adjustment) — Sawnwood, non-coniferous all — Import Quantity was -10,463 m3 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Others (adjustment) — Sawnwood, non-coniferous all — Import Quantity in Japan, 1997–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
Japan recorded -10,463 m3 for others (adjustment) — sawnwood, non-coniferous all — import quantity in 2018.
That represents a change of up 82.7% on the previous year and down 142.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, others (adjustment) — sawnwood, non-coniferous all — import quantity in Japan peaked at 228,929 m3 in 2003 and was at its lowest, -188,450 m3, in 2005.
That places Japan 142nd out of 159 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Others (adjustment) — Sawnwood, non-coniferous all — Import Quantity in Japan, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 17,324 m3 | — |
| 1998 | -242 m3 | -101.4% |
| 1999 | -2,891 m3 | +1094.6% |
| 2000 | -1,091 m3 | -62.3% |
| 2001 | -1,495 m3 | +37.0% |
| 2002 | -1,404 m3 | -6.1% |
| 2003 | 228,929 m3 | -16405.5% |
| 2004 | 135,281 m3 | -40.9% |
| 2005 | -188,450 m3 | -239.3% |
| 2006 | 61,425 m3 | -132.6% |
| 2007 | 209,866 m3 | +241.7% |
| 2008 | 24,401 m3 | -88.4% |
| 2009 | -38,770 m3 | -258.9% |
| 2010 | 35,221 m3 | -190.8% |
| 2011 | -43,140 m3 | -222.5% |
| 2012 | 25,895 m3 | -160.0% |
| 2013 | -50,033 m3 | -293.2% |
| 2014 | 6,976 m3 | -113.9% |
| 2015 | -23,565 m3 | -437.8% |
| 2016 | -24,262 m3 | +3.0% |
| 2017 | -60,599 m3 | +149.8% |
| 2018 | -10,463 m3 | -82.7% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's -10,463 m3 is below the median for high income countries, which is 60 m3. (51 countries reporting)
- Japan's -10,463 m3 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 43.5 m3. (20 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Others (adjustment) — Sawnwood, non-coniferous all — Import Quantity 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | +16405.5% | -1,404 m3 | 228,929 m3 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4,730 m3 | -2,891 m3 | 17,324 m3 | 3 |
| 2000s | 42,869 m3 | -188,450 m3 | 228,929 m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | -15,997 m3 | -60,599 m3 | 35,221 m3 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Japan
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 others (adjustment) — sawnwood, non-coniferous all — import quantity in Japan?
- Others (adjustment) — sawnwood, non-coniferous all — import quantity in Japan was -10,463 m3 in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest others (adjustment) — sawnwood, non-coniferous all — import quantity recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 228,929 m3 in 2003.
- What is the lowest others (adjustment) — sawnwood, non-coniferous all — import quantity recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was -188,450 m3 in 2005.
- How does Japan rank for others (adjustment) — sawnwood, non-coniferous all — import quantity?
- Japan ranks 142nd out of 159 countries with data for 2018.
- Is others (adjustment) — sawnwood, non-coniferous all — import quantity rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 142.9%. 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 Others (adjustment) — Sawnwood, non-coniferous all — Import Quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The database contains data on the bilateral trade flows in roundwood, primary wood and paper products for all countries and territories in the world. The main types of primary forest products included in are: roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, pulp, and paper and paperboard. These products are detailed further. The definitions are available. More detailed information on wood products, including definitions, can be found at: https://www.fao.org/forestry/statistics/80572/en/