Chemical wood pulp, sulphate, bleached β€” Production in World

World: Chemical wood pulp, sulphate, bleached β€” Production was 117.71 million t in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
117.71 million t
Change on year
up 4.0%
Rank
1st
of 30 groups
All-time high
117.71 million t
in 2024
All-time low
5.96 million t
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Chemical wood pulp, sulphate, bleached β€” Production in World, 1961–2024

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

Analysis

In 2024, chemical wood pulp, sulphate, bleached β€” production in World stood at 117.71 million t. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.

The figure is up 4.0% on the previous year and up 19.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, chemical wood pulp, sulphate, bleached β€” production in World peaked at 117.71 million t in 2024 and was at its lowest, 5.96 million t, in 1961.

That places World 1st out of 30 groups with data for 2024, 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
1960s 13.01 million t 5.96 million t 22.29 million t 9
1970s 30.34 million t 23.57 million t 38.10 million t 10
1980s 47.99 million t 40.44 million t 59.07 million t 10
1990s 70.61 million t 61.01 million t 78.23 million t 10
2000s 87.13 million t 80.23 million t 94.74 million t 10
2010s 99.79 million t 92.81 million t 109.53 million t 10
2020s 111.83 million t 105.50 million t 117.71 million t 5

Countries ranked near World

  1. 1 China 22.84 million t compare
  2. 2 Brazil 22.70 million t compare
  3. 3 China, mainland 22.47 million t compare
  4. 4 Indonesia 9.79 million t compare

See the full ranking of 122 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is chemical wood pulp, sulphate, bleached β€” production in World?
Chemical wood pulp, sulphate, bleached β€” production in World was 117.71 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest chemical wood pulp, sulphate, bleached β€” production recorded in World?
The highest recorded value was 117.71 million t in 2024.
What is the lowest chemical wood pulp, sulphate, bleached β€” production recorded in World?
The lowest recorded value was 5.96 million t in 1961.
How does World rank for chemical wood pulp, sulphate, bleached β€” production?
World ranks 1st out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
Is chemical wood pulp, sulphate, bleached β€” production rising or falling in World?
Over the last ten years it is up 19.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this World data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Chemical wood pulp, sulphate, bleached β€” Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Chemical wood pulp, sulphate, bleached β€” Production
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
122 places, 4,980 data points, 1961–2024
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The database contains data on the production and trade in roundwood and in primary wood and paper products for all countries and territories in the world.The main types of primary forest products included in this database are roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, pulp, and paper and paperboard. These products are detailed further and defined in the Joint Forest Sector Questionnaire (JFSQ) (https://www.fao.org/statistics/data-collection/forestry/en). The database contains details of the following topics: - roundwood removals (production) by coniferous and non-coniferous wood and assortments, - production and trade in industrial roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, wood charcoal, pulp, paper and paperboard, and other products. More detailed information on wood products, including definitions, can be found at: https://www.fao.org/statistics/data-collection/forestry/en