United States of America — Wood chips and particles — Import Quantity in Japan
Japan: United States of America — Wood chips and particles — Import Quantity was 1.43 million m3 in 2017. ◆ Volatile
United States of America — Wood chips and particles — Import Quantity in Japan, 1997–2017
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
Japan recorded 1.43 million m3 for united states of america — wood chips and particles — import quantity in 2017.
That represents a change of up 44.1% on the previous year and down 8.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, united states of america — wood chips and particles — import quantity in Japan peaked at 8.94 million m3 in 1997 and was at its lowest, 809,000 m3, in 2014.
That places Japan 2nd out of 68 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
United States of America — Wood chips and particles — Import Quantity in Japan, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 8.94 million m3 | — |
| 1998 | 4.11 million m3 | -54.0% |
| 1999 | 7.88 million m3 | +91.6% |
| 2000 | 6.61 million m3 | -16.1% |
| 2001 | 4.85 million m3 | -26.6% |
| 2002 | 2.81 million m3 | -42.1% |
| 2003 | 863,154 m3 | -69.3% |
| 2004 | 1.95 million m3 | +125.9% |
| 2005 | 1.10 million m3 | -43.5% |
| 2006 | 892,126 m3 | -19.0% |
| 2007 | 1.57 million m3 | +76.1% |
| 2008 | 846,330 m3 | -46.1% |
| 2009 | 2.10 million m3 | +147.5% |
| 2010 | 1.46 million m3 | -30.4% |
| 2011 | 1.37 million m3 | -6.3% |
| 2012 | 1.12 million m3 | -18.4% |
| 2013 | 833,000 m3 | -25.4% |
| 2014 | 809,000 m3 | -2.9% |
| 2015 | 843,000 m3 | +4.2% |
| 2016 | 994,000 m3 | +17.9% |
| 2017 | 1.43 million m3 | +44.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.98 million m3 | 4.11 million m3 | 8.94 million m3 | 3 |
| 2000s | 2.36 million m3 | 846,330 m3 | 6.61 million m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.11 million m3 | 809,000 m3 | 1.46 million m3 | 8 |
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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)
- Plywood and LVL — Import quantity, annual growth rate 6.58 % change on previous year (2024)
- Plywood and LVL — Import quantity, per unit of GDP 0 m3 per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Plywood and LVL — Import quantity, per capita 0.0178 m3 per person (2024)
- Plywood and LVL — Import value, annual growth rate -3.72 % change on previous year (2024)
- Plywood and LVL — Import value, per unit of GDP 0 1000 USD per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is united states of america — wood chips and particles — import quantity in Japan?
- United states of america — wood chips and particles — import quantity in Japan was 1.43 million m3 in 2017, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest united states of america — wood chips and particles — import quantity recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 8.94 million m3 in 1997.
- What is the lowest united states of america — wood chips and particles — import quantity recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 809,000 m3 in 2014.
- How does Japan rank for united states of america — wood chips and particles — import quantity?
- Japan ranks 2nd out of 68 countries with data for 2017.
- Is united states of america — wood chips and particles — import quantity rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.8%. 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 United States of America — Wood chips and particles — Import Quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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/