Food Packaging — Emissions in Eastern Asia

Eastern Asia: Food Packaging — Emissions was 131.51 kt in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
131.51 kt
Change on year
unchanged
Rank
4th
of 35 groups
All-time high
163.79 kt
in 2011
All-time low
6.18 kt
in 1990
Years of data
34
1990–2023

Food Packaging — Emissions in Eastern Asia, 1990–2023

0501001501990200620231990: 6.2 kt1991: 6.7 kt1992: 6.9 kt1993: 8.5 kt1994: 8.8 kt1995: 8.8 kt1996: 9 kt1997: 8.8 kt1998: 8.7 kt1999: 7.9 kt2000: 24.2 kt2001: 69.6 kt2002: 69.1 kt2003: 82.2 kt2004: 111.8 kt2005: 126.6 kt2006: 127.7 kt2007: 138.5 kt2008: 146.8 kt2009: 149 kt2010: 149.6 kt2011: 163.8 kt2012: 149.5 kt2013: 146.4 kt2014: 150.8 kt2015: 138.1 kt2016: 135.1 kt2017: 121.5 kt2018: 114.8 kt2019: 103 kt2020: 111.6 kt2021: 104.2 kt2022: 131.5 kt2023: 131.5 kt

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for food packaging — emissions in Eastern Asia is 131.51 kt, measured in 2023.

That represents a change of down 10.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, food packaging — emissions in Eastern Asia peaked at 163.79 kt in 2011 and was at its lowest, 6.18 kt, in 1990.

That places Eastern Asia 4th out of 35 groups with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 8.03 kt 6.18 kt 9.03 kt 10
2000s 104.55 kt 24.16 kt 149.04 kt 10
2010s 137.26 kt 102.97 kt 163.79 kt 10
2020s 119.7 kt 104.19 kt 131.51 kt 4

Countries ranked near Eastern Asia

  1. 1 China 129.59 kt compare
  2. 2 China, mainland 127.53 kt compare
  3. 3 OECD 6.27 kt compare
  4. 4 Indonesia 3.42 kt compare
  5. 5 India 3.19 kt compare
  6. 6 China, Taiwan Province of 2.06 kt compare
  7. 7 Brazil 1.87 kt compare

See the full ranking of 168 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is food packaging — emissions in Eastern Asia?
Food packaging — emissions in Eastern Asia was 131.51 kt in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest food packaging — emissions recorded in Eastern Asia?
The highest recorded value was 163.79 kt in 2011.
What is the lowest food packaging — emissions recorded in Eastern Asia?
The lowest recorded value was 6.18 kt in 1990.
How does Eastern Asia rank for food packaging — emissions?
Eastern Asia ranks 4th out of 35 groups with data for 2023.
Is food packaging — emissions rising or falling in Eastern Asia?
Over the last ten years it is down 10.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Eastern Asia data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Food Packaging — Emissions (CH4). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Food Packaging — Emissions (CH4)
Unit
kt
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
168 places, 5,039 data points, 1990–2023
Last refreshed

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