South Africa — Wood pulp — Import Quantity in Japan
Japan: South Africa — Wood pulp — Import Quantity was 12,076 t in 2018. ◆ Volatile
South Africa — Wood pulp — Import Quantity in Japan, 1997–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Japan recorded 12,076 t for south africa — wood pulp — import quantity in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 9.8% on the previous year and up 141.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, south africa — wood pulp — import quantity in Japan peaked at 56,119 t in 1997 and was at its lowest, 5,000 t, in 2008.
Japan ranks 10th of 45 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
South Africa — Wood pulp — Import Quantity in Japan, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 56,119 t | — |
| 1998 | 50,296 t | -10.4% |
| 1999 | 45,055 t | -10.4% |
| 2000 | 45,055 t | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 14,130 t | -68.6% |
| 2003 | 15,276 t | +8.1% |
| 2004 | 10,842 t | -29.0% |
| 2005 | 10,642 t | -1.8% |
| 2006 | 6,080 t | -42.9% |
| 2007 | 8,000 t | +31.6% |
| 2008 | 5,000 t | -37.5% |
| 2009 | 9,000 t | +80.0% |
| 2010 | 7,000 t | -22.2% |
| 2011 | 9,000 t | +28.6% |
| 2012 | 10,000 t | +11.1% |
| 2013 | 22,000 t | +120.0% |
| 2014 | 11,000 t | -50.0% |
| 2015 | 12,000 t | +9.1% |
| 2016 | 10,000 t | -16.7% |
| 2017 | 11,000 t | +10.0% |
| 2018 | 12,076 t | +9.8% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 12,076 t is above the median for high income countries, which is 970.5 t, 12.4× the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Japan's 12,076 t is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 16,347 t, 74% of the median. (7 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 50,490 t | 45,055 t | 56,119 t | 3 |
| 2000s | 13,781 t | 5,000 t | 45,055 t | 9 |
| 2010s | 11,564 t | 7,000 t | 22,000 t | 9 |
Countries ranked near Japan
- 7 Ireland 16,801 t compare
- 8 Philippines 16,347 t compare
- 9 Germany 12,416 t compare
- 11 Republic of Korea 11,625 t compare
- 12 Pakistan 9,726 t compare
- 13 United Arab Emirates 7,153 t compare
More environment data for Japan
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -4.51 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -4.8 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.358 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.86 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate -3.12 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -2.8 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate -0.4957 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is south africa — wood pulp — import quantity in Japan?
- South africa — wood pulp — import quantity in Japan was 12,076 t in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest south africa — wood pulp — import quantity recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 56,119 t in 1997.
- What is the lowest south africa — wood pulp — import quantity recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,000 t in 2008.
- How does Japan rank for south africa — wood pulp — import quantity?
- Japan ranks 10th out of 45 countries with data for 2018.
- Is south africa — wood pulp — import quantity rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 141.5%. 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 South Africa — Wood pulp — Import Quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The database contains data on the bilateral trade flows in roundwood, primary wood and paper products for all countries and territories in the world. The main types of primary forest products included in are: roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, pulp, and paper and paperboard. These products are detailed further. The definitions are available. More detailed information on wood products, including definitions, can be found at: https://www.fao.org/forestry/statistics/80572/en/