What is paper and paperboard — import value in Japan?

Paper and paperboard — import value in Japan was 1.15 million 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

What is the highest paper and paperboard — import value recorded in Japan?

The highest recorded value was 2.83 million 1000 USD in 2012.

What is the lowest paper and paperboard — import value recorded in Japan?

The lowest recorded value was 2,649 1000 USD in 1961.

How does Japan rank for paper and paperboard — import value?

Japan ranks 24th out of 236 countries with data for 2024.

Is paper and paperboard — import value rising or falling in Japan?

Over the last ten years it is down 42.3%. 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 Paper and paperboard — Import value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Paper and paperboard — Import value in Japan

Name: Paper and paperboard — Import value in Japan
Creator: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)

Japan: Paper and paperboard — Import value was 1.15 million 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

1.15 million 1000 USD

Change on year

down 7.4%

World rank

24th

of 236 countries

All-time high

2.83 million 1000 USD

in 2012

All-time low

2,649 1000 USD

in 1961

Years of data

1961–2024

Paper and paperboard — Import value in Japan, 1961–2024

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.

Analysis

In 2024, paper and paperboard — import value in Japan stood at 1.15 million 1000 USD.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.4% on the previous year and down 42.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, paper and paperboard — import value in Japan peaked at 2.83 million 1000 USD in 2012 and was at its lowest, 2,649 1000 USD, in 1961.

Japan ranks 24th of 236 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

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	13,867 1000 USD	2,649 1000 USD	37,922 1000 USD	9
1970s	139,170 1000 USD	26,357 1000 USD	309,160 1000 USD	10
1980s	574,429 1000 USD	430,986 1000 USD	1.10 million 1000 USD	10
1990s	1.30 million 1000 USD	887,875 1000 USD	1.91 million 1000 USD	10
2000s	1.72 million 1000 USD	1.44 million 1000 USD	2.15 million 1000 USD	10
2010s	2.00 million 1000 USD	1.43 million 1000 USD	2.83 million 1000 USD	10
2020s	1.28 million 1000 USD	1.15 million 1000 USD	1.38 million 1000 USD	5

Countries ranked near Japan

21 Egypt 1.20 million 1000 USD compare
22 United Arab Emirates 1.18 million 1000 USD compare
23 Malaysia 1.18 million 1000 USD compare
25 Saudi Arabia 1.14 million 1000 USD compare
26 Austria 1.12 million 1000 USD compare
27 China, Taiwan Province of 1.09 million 1000 USD compare

See the full ranking of 269 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 value 33,416 1000 USD (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)

All data for Japan →

Frequently asked questions

What is paper and paperboard — import value in Japan?: Paper and paperboard — import value in Japan was 1.15 million 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest paper and paperboard — import value recorded in Japan?: The highest recorded value was 2.83 million 1000 USD in 2012.
What is the lowest paper and paperboard — import value recorded in Japan?: The lowest recorded value was 2,649 1000 USD in 1961.
How does Japan rank for paper and paperboard — import value?: Japan ranks 24th out of 236 countries with data for 2024.
Is paper and paperboard — import value rising or falling in Japan?: Over the last ten years it is down 42.3%. 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 Paper and paperboard — Import value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Download this data

CSV · JSON — 64 observations, free to reuse under CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO).

About this data

Indicator: Paper and paperboard — Import value
Unit: 1000 USD
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage: 269 places, 13,716 data points, 1961–2024
Last refreshed: 13 August 2026

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