Recovered paper — Production in Eastern Asia
Eastern Asia: Recovered paper — Production was 98.06 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Recovered paper — Production in Eastern Asia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for recovered paper — production in Eastern Asia is 98.06 million t, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.2% on the previous year and up 18.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, recovered paper — production in Eastern Asia peaked at 98.06 million t in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1.79 million t, in 1961.
Eastern Asia ranks 3rd of 29 groups on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Recovered paper — Production in Eastern Asia, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1.79 million t | — |
| 1962 | 2.04 million t | +13.8% |
| 1963 | 2.40 million t | +18.1% |
| 1964 | 2.89 million t | +20.2% |
| 1965 | 2.85 million t | -1.5% |
| 1966 | 3.19 million t | +12.1% |
| 1967 | 3.48 million t | +9.0% |
| 1968 | 3.61 million t | +3.7% |
| 1969 | 4.21 million t | +16.9% |
| 1970 | 5.59 million t | +32.6% |
| 1971 | 5.56 million t | -0.5% |
| 1972 | 6.26 million t | +12.5% |
| 1973 | 7.54 million t | +20.6% |
| 1974 | 6.90 million t | -8.5% |
| 1975 | 6.32 million t | -8.3% |
| 1976 | 7.55 million t | +19.4% |
| 1977 | 8.09 million t | +7.1% |
| 1978 | 8.79 million t | +8.7% |
| 1979 | 10.14 million t | +15.4% |
| 1980 | 10.62 million t | +4.7% |
| 1981 | 10.78 million t | +1.5% |
| 1982 | 11.34 million t | +5.2% |
| 1983 | 12.32 million t | +8.6% |
| 1984 | 13.86 million t | +12.5% |
| 1985 | 14.00 million t | +1.0% |
| 1986 | 15.40 million t | +10.0% |
| 1987 | 16.48 million t | +7.0% |
| 1988 | 18.92 million t | +14.8% |
| 1989 | 20.90 million t | +10.5% |
| 1990 | 22.73 million t | +8.7% |
| 1991 | 24.18 million t | +6.4% |
| 1992 | 25.28 million t | +4.5% |
| 1993 | 25.77 million t | +2.0% |
| 1994 | 28.74 million t | +11.5% |
| 1995 | 30.49 million t | +6.1% |
| 1996 | 30.83 million t | +1.1% |
| 1997 | 31.89 million t | +3.4% |
| 1998 | 31.32 million t | -1.8% |
| 1999 | 34.53 million t | +10.3% |
| 2000 | 37.68 million t | +9.1% |
| 2001 | 37.94 million t | +0.7% |
| 2002 | 42.94 million t | +13.2% |
| 2003 | 45.01 million t | +4.8% |
| 2004 | 48.05 million t | +6.7% |
| 2005 | 51.38 million t | +6.9% |
| 2006 | 57.39 million t | +11.7% |
| 2007 | 63.14 million t | +10.0% |
| 2008 | 66.41 million t | +5.2% |
| 2009 | 70.33 million t | +5.9% |
| 2010 | 75.11 million t | +6.8% |
| 2011 | 78.05 million t | +3.9% |
| 2012 | 78.59 million t | +0.7% |
| 2013 | 77.86 million t | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 82.78 million t | +6.3% |
| 2015 | 81.89 million t | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 82.96 million t | +1.3% |
| 2017 | 86.49 million t | +4.2% |
| 2018 | 82.40 million t | -4.7% |
| 2019 | 83.66 million t | +1.5% |
| 2020 | 85.62 million t | +2.3% |
| 2021 | 96.09 million t | +12.2% |
| 2022 | 95.99 million t | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 95.94 million t | -0.0% |
| 2024 | 98.06 million t | +2.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.94 million t | 1.79 million t | 4.21 million t | 9 |
| 1970s | 7.27 million t | 5.56 million t | 10.14 million t | 10 |
| 1980s | 14.46 million t | 10.62 million t | 20.90 million t | 10 |
| 1990s | 28.58 million t | 22.73 million t | 34.53 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 52.03 million t | 37.68 million t | 70.33 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 80.98 million t | 75.11 million t | 86.49 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 94.34 million t | 85.62 million t | 98.06 million t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Eastern Asia
- 1 China 73.29 million t compare
- 2 China, mainland 69.72 million t compare
- 3 United States 40.69 million t compare
- 4 Japan 16.66 million t compare
- 5 Germany 12.40 million t compare
- 6 Republic of Korea 8.11 million t compare
More environment data for Eastern Asia
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -2 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -2.3 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.309 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.98 °C (2025)
- Total fibre furnish — Production 137.56 million t (2024)
- Paper and paperboard — Production 173.25 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 recovered paper — production in Eastern Asia?
- Recovered paper — production in Eastern Asia was 98.06 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest recovered paper — production recorded in Eastern Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 98.06 million t in 2024.
- What is the lowest recovered paper — production recorded in Eastern Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.79 million t in 1961.
- How does Eastern Asia rank for recovered paper — production?
- Eastern Asia ranks 3rd out of 29 groups with data for 2024.
- Is recovered paper — production rising or falling in Eastern Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.5%. 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 Recovered paper — 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