Semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” Import quantity in Japan

Japan: Semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” Import quantity was 17,855 t in 2016. β—† Volatile

Latest (2016)
17,855 t
Change on year
down 25.6%
World rank
19th
of 144 countries
All-time high
123,000 t
in 2001
All-time low
900 t
in 1984
Years of data
44
1973–2016

Semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” Import quantity in Japan, 1973–2016

025.0k50.0k75.0k100.0k125.0k1973199420161973: 1.1k t1974: 9.1k t1975: 4.0k t1976: 1.0k t1977: 1.4k t1978: 1.4k t1979: 1.2k t1980: 3.7k t1981: 4.8k t1982: 6.0k t1983: 6.5k t1984: 900 t1985: 5.5k t1986: 4.2k t1987: 1.2k t1988: 48.1k t1989: 81.8k t1990: 77.9k t1991: 37.7k t1992: 38.1k t1993: 48.3k t1994: 80.6k t1995: 71.9k t1996: 65.0k t1997: 72.0k t1998: 83.0k t1999: 89.0k t2000: 76.0k t2001: 123.0k t2002: 112.0k t2003: 45.0k t2004: 44.0k t2005: 39.0k t2006: 35.0k t2007: 42.0k t2008: 37.0k t2009: 32.0k t2010: 38.4k t2011: 40.5k t2012: 30.7k t2013: 25.2k t2014: 27.0k t2015: 24.0k t2016: 17.9k t

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

Analysis

In 2016, semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” import quantity in Japan stood at 17,855 t.

The figure is down 25.6% on the previous year and down 49.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” import quantity in Japan peaked at 123,000 t in 2001 and was at its lowest, 900 t, in 1984.

That places Japan 19th out of 144 countries with data for 2016, 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 2,743 t 1,000 t 9,100 t 7
1980s 16,270 t 900 t 81,800 t 10
1990s 66,349 t 37,700 t 89,000 t 10
2000s 58,500 t 32,000 t 123,000 t 10
2010s 29,103 t 17,855 t 40,496 t 7

Countries ranked near Japan

  1. 16 China, Taiwan Province of 29,916 t compare
  2. 17 Belgium-Luxembourg 22,000 t compare
  3. 18 Germany 18,304 t compare
  4. 20 Pakistan 15,112 t compare
  5. 21 Australia and New Zealand 12,787 t compare
  6. 22 Hungary 12,397 t compare

See the full ranking of 174 places β†’

More environment data for Japan

All data for Japan β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” import quantity in Japan?
Semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” import quantity in Japan was 17,855 t in 2016, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” import quantity recorded in Japan?
The highest recorded value was 123,000 t in 2001.
What is the lowest semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” import quantity recorded in Japan?
The lowest recorded value was 900 t in 1984.
How does Japan rank for semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” import quantity?
Japan ranks 19th out of 144 countries with data for 2016.
Is semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” import quantity rising or falling in Japan?
Over the last ten years it is down 49.0%. 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 Semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” Import quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” Import quantity
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
174 places, 4,802 data points, 1961–2016
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