Pulp from fibres other than wood β€” Production in Japan

Japan: Pulp from fibres other than wood β€” Production was 10,032 t in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
10,032 t
Change on year
up 135.5%
World rank
28th
of 100 countries
All-time high
73,000 t
in 2002
All-time low
4,000 t
in 1992
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Pulp from fibres other than wood β€” Production in Japan, 1961–2024

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for pulp from fibres other than wood β€” production in Japan is 10,032 t, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 135.5% on the previous year and down 56.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pulp from fibres other than wood β€” production in Japan peaked at 73,000 t in 2002 and was at its lowest, 4,000 t, in 1992.

That places Japan 28th out of 100 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 33,622 t 28,000 t 49,900 t 9
1970s 22,400 t 14,000 t 34,000 t 10
1980s 11,700 t 7,000 t 19,000 t 10
1990s 10,800 t 4,000 t 19,000 t 10
2000s 53,900 t 21,000 t 73,000 t 10
2010s 17,000 t 5,000 t 38,000 t 10
2020s 5,658 t 4,000 t 10,032 t 5

Countries ranked near Japan

  1. 25 Ecuador 16,000 t compare
  2. 26 Israel 15,000 t compare
  3. 26 Nepal 15,000 t compare
  4. 29 Ethiopia, The Federal Democratic Republic of 9,400 t compare
  5. 30 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 9,000 t compare
  6. 31 Jordan 8,000 t compare

See the full ranking of 137 places β†’

More environment data for Japan

All data for Japan β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is pulp from fibres other than wood β€” production in Japan?
Pulp from fibres other than wood β€” production in Japan was 10,032 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest pulp from fibres other than wood β€” production recorded in Japan?
The highest recorded value was 73,000 t in 2002.
What is the lowest pulp from fibres other than wood β€” production recorded in Japan?
The lowest recorded value was 4,000 t in 1992.
How does Japan rank for pulp from fibres other than wood β€” production?
Japan ranks 28th out of 100 countries with data for 2024.
Is pulp from fibres other than wood β€” production rising or falling in Japan?
Over the last ten years it is down 56.4%. 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 Pulp from fibres other than wood β€” Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Pulp from fibres other than wood β€” Production
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
137 places, 6,448 data points, 1961–2024
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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