Recovered paper — Import value in Japan

Japan: Recovered paper — Import value was 8,791 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
8,791 1000 USD
Change on year
down 1.6%
World rank
47th
of 214 countries
All-time high
167,214 1000 USD
in 1991
All-time low
7,136 1000 USD
in 2021
Years of data
55
1970–2024

Recovered paper — Import value in Japan, 1970–2024

050.0k100.0k150.0k197019972024

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

Analysis

In 2024, recovered paper — import value in Japan stood at 8,791 1000 USD.

That represents a change of down 1.6% on the previous year and down 33.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, recovered paper — import value in Japan peaked at 167,214 1000 USD in 1991 and was at its lowest, 7,136 1000 USD, in 2021.

That places Japan 47th out of 214 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 18,449 1000 USD 7,169 1000 USD 40,303 1000 USD 10
1980s 64,245 1000 USD 17,253 1000 USD 131,483 1000 USD 10
1990s 100,618 1000 USD 55,558 1000 USD 167,214 1000 USD 10
2000s 26,089 1000 USD 11,010 1000 USD 69,276 1000 USD 10
2010s 15,160 1000 USD 10,190 1000 USD 18,391 1000 USD 10
2020s 8,647 1000 USD 7,136 1000 USD 9,798 1000 USD 5

Countries ranked near Japan

  1. 44 Brazil 9,371 1000 USD compare
  2. 45 Finland 9,193 1000 USD compare
  3. 46 Peru 9,003 1000 USD compare
  4. 48 Czechia 8,371 1000 USD compare
  5. 49 Argentina 7,699 1000 USD compare
  6. 50 Ecuador 7,432 1000 USD compare

See the full ranking of 246 places →

More environment data for Japan

All data for Japan →

Frequently asked questions

What is recovered paper — import value in Japan?
Recovered paper — import value in Japan was 8,791 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest recovered paper — import value recorded in Japan?
The highest recorded value was 167,214 1000 USD in 1991.
What is the lowest recovered paper — import value recorded in Japan?
The lowest recorded value was 7,136 1000 USD in 2021.
How does Japan rank for recovered paper — import value?
Japan ranks 47th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
Is recovered paper — import value rising or falling in Japan?
Over the last ten years it is down 33.5%. 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 Recovered paper — Import value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Download this data

CSV · JSON — 55 observations, free to reuse under CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO).

About this data

Indicator
Recovered paper — Import value
Unit
1000 USD
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
246 places, 9,163 data points, 1970–2024
Last refreshed

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