How does Japan rank for semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import value?

Japan ranks 20th out of 144 countries with data for 2016.

Is semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import value 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) — Import value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Import value in Japan

Name: Semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Import value in Japan
Creator: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
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Japan: Semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Import value was 9,357 1000 USD in 2016. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2016)

9,357 1000 USD

Change on year

down 30.8%

World rank

20th

of 144 countries

All-time high

50,260 1000 USD

in 1995

All-time low

230 1000 USD

in 1973

Years of data

1973–2016

Semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Import value in Japan, 1973–2016

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

Analysis

In 2016, semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import value in Japan stood at 9,357 1000 USD.

That represents a change of down 30.8% on the previous year and down 49.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import value in Japan peaked at 50,260 1000 USD in 1995 and was at its lowest, 230 1000 USD, in 1973.

Japan ranks 20th of 144 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1970s	805.86 1000 USD	230 1000 USD	2,708 1000 USD	7
1980s	6,990 1000 USD	331 1000 USD	39,505 1000 USD	10
1990s	28,374 1000 USD	16,015 1000 USD	50,260 1000 USD	10
2000s	27,336 1000 USD	16,508 1000 USD	48,053 1000 USD	10
2010s	17,418 1000 USD	9,357 1000 USD	25,332 1000 USD	7

Countries ranked near Japan

17 China, Taiwan Province of 13,779 1000 USD compare
18 Australia and New Zealand 9,486 1000 USD compare
19 Belgium-Luxembourg 9,463 1000 USD compare
21 Pakistan 8,642 1000 USD compare
22 Hungary 7,473 1000 USD compare
23 Australia 6,805 1000 USD compare

See the full ranking of 174 places →

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)

All data for Japan →

Frequently asked questions

What is semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import value in Japan?: Semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import value in Japan was 9,357 1000 USD in 2016, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import value recorded in Japan?: The highest recorded value was 50,260 1000 USD in 1995.
What is the lowest semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import value recorded in Japan?: The lowest recorded value was 230 1000 USD in 1973.
How does Japan rank for semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import value?: Japan ranks 20th out of 144 countries with data for 2016.
Is semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import value 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) — Import value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Import value
Unit: 1000 USD
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
Last refreshed: 13 August 2026

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