Paper and paperboard — Production in Asia
Asia: Paper and paperboard — Production was 227.96 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Paper and paperboard — Production in Asia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for paper and paperboard — production in Asia is 227.96 million t, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.6% on the previous year and up 21.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, paper and paperboard — production in Asia peaked at 227.96 million t in 2024 and was at its lowest, 8.81 million t, in 1961.
Asia ranks 2nd of 30 groups on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Paper and paperboard — Production in Asia, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 8.81 million t | — |
| 1962 | 9.38 million t | +6.5% |
| 1963 | 10.44 million t | +11.3% |
| 1964 | 11.62 million t | +11.3% |
| 1965 | 11.72 million t | +0.9% |
| 1966 | 12.84 million t | +9.6% |
| 1967 | 12.91 million t | +0.5% |
| 1968 | 14.11 million t | +9.2% |
| 1969 | 15.79 million t | +12.0% |
| 1970 | 17.75 million t | +12.4% |
| 1971 | 18.15 million t | +2.2% |
| 1972 | 19.53 million t | +7.6% |
| 1973 | 22.85 million t | +17.0% |
| 1974 | 22.46 million t | -1.7% |
| 1975 | 20.55 million t | -8.5% |
| 1976 | 22.62 million t | +10.1% |
| 1977 | 24.01 million t | +6.2% |
| 1978 | 25.88 million t | +7.7% |
| 1979 | 28.77 million t | +11.2% |
| 1980 | 29.62 million t | +3.0% |
| 1981 | 29.06 million t | -1.9% |
| 1982 | 30.09 million t | +3.5% |
| 1983 | 32.45 million t | +7.8% |
| 1984 | 35.04 million t | +8.0% |
| 1985 | 38.18 million t | +9.0% |
| 1986 | 41.04 million t | +7.5% |
| 1987 | 45.13 million t | +9.9% |
| 1988 | 49.41 million t | +9.5% |
| 1989 | 53.20 million t | +7.7% |
| 1990 | 57.06 million t | +7.3% |
| 1991 | 60.08 million t | +5.3% |
| 1992 | 63.41 million t | +5.5% |
| 1993 | 65.72 million t | +3.6% |
| 1994 | 71.90 million t | +9.4% |
| 1995 | 77.55 million t | +7.9% |
| 1996 | 81.81 million t | +5.5% |
| 1997 | 85.50 million t | +4.5% |
| 1998 | 85.85 million t | +0.4% |
| 1999 | 91.46 million t | +6.5% |
| 2000 | 95.21 million t | +4.1% |
| 2001 | 96.25 million t | +1.1% |
| 2002 | 102.66 million t | +6.7% |
| 2003 | 109.44 million t | +6.6% |
| 2004 | 117.74 million t | +7.6% |
| 2005 | 124.64 million t | +5.9% |
| 2006 | 138.06 million t | +10.8% |
| 2007 | 149.29 million t | +8.1% |
| 2008 | 155.24 million t | +4.0% |
| 2009 | 158.87 million t | +2.3% |
| 2010 | 169.94 million t | +7.0% |
| 2011 | 176.87 million t | +4.1% |
| 2012 | 180.44 million t | +2.0% |
| 2013 | 181.33 million t | +0.5% |
| 2014 | 187.64 million t | +3.5% |
| 2015 | 191.37 million t | +2.0% |
| 2016 | 193.93 million t | +1.3% |
| 2017 | 198.18 million t | +2.2% |
| 2018 | 192.18 million t | -3.0% |
| 2019 | 194.76 million t | +1.3% |
| 2020 | 198.35 million t | +1.8% |
| 2021 | 210.38 million t | +6.1% |
| 2022 | 214.69 million t | +2.1% |
| 2023 | 220.09 million t | +2.5% |
| 2024 | 227.96 million t | +3.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 11.96 million t | 8.81 million t | 15.79 million t | 9 |
| 1970s | 22.26 million t | 17.75 million t | 28.77 million t | 10 |
| 1980s | 38.32 million t | 29.06 million t | 53.20 million t | 10 |
| 1990s | 74.03 million t | 57.06 million t | 91.46 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 124.74 million t | 95.21 million t | 158.87 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 186.66 million t | 169.94 million t | 198.18 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 214.30 million t | 198.35 million t | 227.96 million t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Asia
- 1 China 140.30 million t compare
- 2 China, mainland 136.25 million t compare
- 3 United States 62.46 million t compare
- 4 India 22.36 million t compare
- 5 Japan 21.89 million t compare
More environment data for Asia
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 0.4646 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -2.4 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Temperature change 1.83 °C (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.229 °C (2025)
- Sawlogs and veneer logs, non-coniferous — Production 213.39 million m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood, coniferous — Production 80.29 million m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood, non-coniferous — Production 400.22 million m3 (2024)
- Sawlogs and veneer logs — Production 257.46 million m3 (2024)
- Wood charcoal — Production 10.14 million t (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is paper and paperboard — production in Asia?
- Paper and paperboard — production in Asia was 227.96 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest paper and paperboard — production recorded in Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 227.96 million t in 2024.
- What is the lowest paper and paperboard — production recorded in Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.81 million t in 1961.
- How does Asia rank for paper and paperboard — production?
- Asia ranks 2nd out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is paper and paperboard — production rising or falling in Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Asia data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Paper and paperboard — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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