Sawnwood, coniferous — Import quantity in Japan
Japan: Sawnwood, coniferous — Import quantity was 3.86 million m3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sawnwood, coniferous — Import quantity in Japan, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
The most recent figure for sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity in Japan is 3.86 million m3, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 20.8% on the previous year and down 35.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity in Japan peaked at 10.80 million m3 in 1997 and was at its lowest, 597,050 m3, in 1961.
That places Japan 5th out of 235 countries 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.24 million m3 | 597,050 m3 | 2.32 million m3 | 9 |
| 1970s | 2.96 million m3 | 1.79 million m3 | 4.60 million m3 | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.89 million m3 | 3.45 million m3 | 7.45 million m3 | 10 |
| 1990s | 8.69 million m3 | 6.64 million m3 | 10.80 million m3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.56 million m3 | 5.35 million m3 | 8.81 million m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.15 million m3 | 5.51 million m3 | 7.25 million m3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.25 million m3 | 3.20 million m3 | 4.79 million m3 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Japan
- 2 China, mainland 17.46 million m3 compare
- 3 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 5.82 million m3 compare
- 4 Italy 4.86 million m3 compare
- 6 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 2.92 million m3 compare
- 7 Germany 2.90 million m3 compare
- 8 Uzbekistan 2.53 million m3 compare
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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity in Japan?
- Sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity in Japan was 3.86 million m3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 10.80 million m3 in 1997.
- What is the lowest sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 597,050 m3 in 1961.
- How does Japan rank for sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity?
- Japan ranks 5th out of 235 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 35.5%. 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 Sawnwood, coniferous — Import quantity. 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