
Paperboard consumption volume Japan 2012-2021
In 2021, the consumption volume of paperboard in Japan reached approximately 12.93 million metric tons, surpassing the previous high-point of the past ten years from 2018 at around 12.76 million tons. Despite the momentary dip in the prior two years, consumption volumes seem to be steadily increasing with each year. Japan was one of the leading paper manufacturers in the world.