Paper and paperboard — Production in Eastern Asia
Eastern Asia: Paper and paperboard — Production was 173.25 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Paper and paperboard — Production in Eastern Asia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, paper and paperboard — production in Eastern Asia stood at 173.25 million t. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.7% on the previous year and up 17.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, paper and paperboard — production in Eastern Asia peaked at 173.25 million t in 2024 and was at its lowest, 8.05 million t, in 1961.
That places Eastern Asia 3rd out of 30 groups with data for 2024, putting it 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 Eastern Asia, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 8.05 million t | — |
| 1962 | 8.56 million t | +6.4% |
| 1963 | 9.54 million t | +11.4% |
| 1964 | 10.62 million t | +11.4% |
| 1965 | 10.67 million t | +0.4% |
| 1966 | 11.73 million t | +10.0% |
| 1967 | 11.74 million t | +0.1% |
| 1968 | 12.86 million t | +9.5% |
| 1969 | 14.41 million t | +12.1% |
| 1970 | 16.29 million t | +13.0% |
| 1971 | 16.47 million t | +1.2% |
| 1972 | 17.59 million t | +6.7% |
| 1973 | 20.68 million t | +17.6% |
| 1974 | 20.26 million t | -2.0% |
| 1975 | 18.47 million t | -8.9% |
| 1976 | 20.39 million t | +10.4% |
| 1977 | 21.57 million t | +5.8% |
| 1978 | 23.31 million t | +8.1% |
| 1979 | 25.86 million t | +10.9% |
| 1980 | 26.69 million t | +3.2% |
| 1981 | 25.79 million t | -3.4% |
| 1982 | 26.73 million t | +3.7% |
| 1983 | 28.95 million t | +8.3% |
| 1984 | 31.18 million t | +7.7% |
| 1985 | 34.10 million t | +9.4% |
| 1986 | 36.56 million t | +7.2% |
| 1987 | 40.05 million t | +9.6% |
| 1988 | 44.10 million t | +10.1% |
| 1989 | 47.45 million t | +7.6% |
| 1990 | 50.10 million t | +5.6% |
| 1991 | 52.34 million t | +4.5% |
| 1992 | 54.20 million t | +3.6% |
| 1993 | 55.62 million t | +2.6% |
| 1994 | 60.78 million t | +9.3% |
| 1995 | 65.14 million t | +7.2% |
| 1996 | 68.77 million t | +5.6% |
| 1997 | 71.34 million t | +3.7% |
| 1998 | 69.92 million t | -2.0% |
| 1999 | 73.21 million t | +4.7% |
| 2000 | 76.40 million t | +4.4% |
| 2001 | 76.66 million t | +0.3% |
| 2002 | 82.64 million t | +7.8% |
| 2003 | 88.10 million t | +6.6% |
| 2004 | 95.55 million t | +8.5% |
| 2005 | 101.99 million t | +6.7% |
| 2006 | 111.27 million t | +9.1% |
| 2007 | 120.25 million t | +8.1% |
| 2008 | 124.28 million t | +3.4% |
| 2009 | 126.27 million t | +1.6% |
| 2010 | 135.01 million t | +6.9% |
| 2011 | 141.17 million t | +4.6% |
| 2012 | 143.94 million t | +2.0% |
| 2013 | 143.24 million t | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 147.08 million t | +2.7% |
| 2015 | 149.20 million t | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 150.55 million t | +0.9% |
| 2017 | 153.06 million t | +1.7% |
| 2018 | 146.06 million t | -4.6% |
| 2019 | 147.80 million t | +1.2% |
| 2020 | 150.75 million t | +2.0% |
| 2021 | 160.30 million t | +6.3% |
| 2022 | 163.43 million t | +2.0% |
| 2023 | 167.00 million t | +2.2% |
| 2024 | 173.25 million t | +3.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 10.91 million t | 8.05 million t | 14.41 million t | 9 |
| 1970s | 20.09 million t | 16.29 million t | 25.86 million t | 10 |
| 1980s | 34.16 million t | 25.79 million t | 47.45 million t | 10 |
| 1990s | 62.14 million t | 50.10 million t | 73.21 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 100.34 million t | 76.40 million t | 126.27 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 145.71 million t | 135.01 million t | 153.06 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 162.95 million t | 150.75 million t | 173.25 million t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Eastern Asia
More environment data for Eastern Asia
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -2.3 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -2 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.309 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.98 °C (2025)
- Total fibre furnish — Production 137.56 million t (2024)
- Recovered paper — Production 98.06 million t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Production 137.00 million t (2024)
- Nutrient phosphate P2O5 (total) — Use per area of cropland 68.03 kg/ha (2024)
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Use per capita 15.25 kg/cap (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is paper and paperboard — production in Eastern Asia?
- Paper and paperboard — production in Eastern Asia was 173.25 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest paper and paperboard — production recorded in Eastern Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 173.25 million t in 2024.
- What is the lowest paper and paperboard — production recorded in Eastern Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.05 million t in 1961.
- How does Eastern Asia rank for paper and paperboard — production?
- Eastern Asia ranks 3rd out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is paper and paperboard — production rising or falling in Eastern Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eastern 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