Food Transport — Energy Use in Asia

Asia: Food Transport — Energy Use was 168,033 TJ in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
168,033 TJ
Change on year
down 0.1%
Rank
3rd
of 33 groups
All-time high
181,773 TJ
in 2018
All-time low
27,862 TJ
in 2002
Years of data
34
1990–2023

Food Transport — Energy Use in Asia, 1990–2023

50.0k100.0k150.0k200.0k1990200620231990: 80.8k TJ1991: 84.8k TJ1992: 75.2k TJ1993: 66.1k TJ1994: 54.0k TJ1995: 45.3k TJ1996: 38.2k TJ1997: 46.6k TJ1998: 45.9k TJ1999: 43.0k TJ2000: 32.9k TJ2001: 31.2k TJ2002: 27.9k TJ2003: 33.9k TJ2004: 29.4k TJ2005: 33.3k TJ2006: 37.7k TJ2007: 44.2k TJ2008: 61.5k TJ2009: 75.7k TJ2010: 92.6k TJ2011: 105.4k TJ2012: 109.3k TJ2013: 111.7k TJ2014: 133.5k TJ2015: 145.6k TJ2016: 158.4k TJ2017: 172.7k TJ2018: 181.8k TJ2019: 167.1k TJ2020: 167.1k TJ2021: 172.4k TJ2022: 168.2k TJ2023: 168.0k TJ

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

Analysis

Asia recorded 168,033 TJ for food transport — energy use in 2023.

The figure is down 0.1% on the previous year and up 50.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, food transport — energy use in Asia peaked at 181,773 TJ in 2018 and was at its lowest, 27,862 TJ, in 2002.

That places Asia 3rd out of 33 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 57,990 TJ 38,192 TJ 84,836 TJ 10
2000s 40,765 TJ 27,862 TJ 75,738 TJ 10
2010s 137,799 TJ 92,617 TJ 181,773 TJ 10
2020s 168,922 TJ 167,146 TJ 172,358 TJ 4

Countries ranked near Asia

  1. 1 China 71,534 TJ compare
  2. 2 China, mainland 71,512 TJ compare
  3. 3 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 38,144 TJ compare
  4. 4 Uzbekistan 19,172 TJ compare
  5. 5 India 17,146 TJ compare
  6. 6 OECD 14,636 TJ compare

See the full ranking of 108 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is food transport — energy use in Asia?
Food transport — energy use in Asia was 168,033 TJ in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest food transport — energy use recorded in Asia?
The highest recorded value was 181,773 TJ in 2018.
What is the lowest food transport — energy use recorded in Asia?
The lowest recorded value was 27,862 TJ in 2002.
How does Asia rank for food transport — energy use?
Asia ranks 3rd out of 33 groups with data for 2023.
Is food transport — energy use rising or falling in Asia?
Over the last ten years it is up 50.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Asia data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Food Transport — Energy Use (Total). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Food Transport — Energy Use (Total)
Unit
TJ
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
108 places, 2,943 data points, 1990–2023
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