How does Japan rank for primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value?

Japan ranks 28th out of 235 countries with data for 2024.

Is primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value rising or falling in Japan?

Over the last ten years it is down 6.3%. 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 Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value in Japan

Name: Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value in Japan
Creator: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)

Japan: Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value was 2.76 million 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

2.76 million 1000 USD

Change on year

up 6.8%

World rank

28th

of 235 countries

All-time high

3.51 million 1000 USD

in 2018

All-time low

131,462 1000 USD

in 1962

Years of data

1961–2024

Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value in Japan, 1961–2024

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value in Japan is 2.76 million 1000 USD, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 6.8% on the previous year and down 6.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value in Japan peaked at 3.51 million 1000 USD in 2018 and was at its lowest, 131,462 1000 USD, in 1962.

Japan ranks 28th of 235 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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	156,954 1000 USD	131,462 1000 USD	214,424 1000 USD	9
1970s	475,617 1000 USD	223,037 1000 USD	777,951 1000 USD	10
1980s	814,692 1000 USD	571,988 1000 USD	1.28 million 1000 USD	10
1990s	1.61 million 1000 USD	1.40 million 1000 USD	1.78 million 1000 USD	10
2000s	2.12 million 1000 USD	1.20 million 1000 USD	2.98 million 1000 USD	10
2010s	3.05 million 1000 USD	2.75 million 1000 USD	3.51 million 1000 USD	10
2020s	2.87 million 1000 USD	2.58 million 1000 USD	3.31 million 1000 USD	5

Countries ranked near Japan

25 Malaysia 3.33 million 1000 USD compare
26 Uruguay 3.13 million 1000 USD compare
27 Latvia 2.83 million 1000 USD compare
29 Türkiye 2.69 million 1000 USD compare
30 USSR 2.67 million 1000 USD compare
31 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 2.22 million 1000 USD compare

See the full ranking of 268 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 primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value in Japan?: Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value in Japan was 2.76 million 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value recorded in Japan?: The highest recorded value was 3.51 million 1000 USD in 2018.
What is the lowest primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value recorded in Japan?: The lowest recorded value was 131,462 1000 USD in 1962.
How does Japan rank for primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value?: Japan ranks 28th out of 235 countries with data for 2024.
Is primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value rising or falling in Japan?: Over the last ten years it is down 6.3%. 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 Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value
Unit: 1000 USD
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage: 268 places, 12,642 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