Chemical wood pulp, sulphate, unbleached β€” Production in Australia

Australia: Chemical wood pulp, sulphate, unbleached β€” Production was 177,000 t in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
177,000 t
Change on year
down 29.2%
World rank
20th
of 80 countries
All-time high
741,202 t
in 2015
All-time low
50,000 t
in 1977
Years of data
58
1967–2024

Chemical wood pulp, sulphate, unbleached β€” Production in Australia, 1967–2024

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

Analysis

In 2024, chemical wood pulp, sulphate, unbleached β€” production in Australia stood at 177,000 t.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 29.2% on the previous year and down 74.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, chemical wood pulp, sulphate, unbleached β€” production in Australia peaked at 741,202 t in 2015 and was at its lowest, 50,000 t, in 1977.

Australia ranks 20th of 80 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 84,500 t 77,200 t 89,500 t 3
1970s 69,640 t 50,000 t 94,000 t 10
1980s 112,900 t 59,000 t 172,000 t 10
1990s 182,300 t 139,000 t 313,000 t 10
2000s 238,600 t 172,000 t 474,000 t 10
2010s 573,640 t 214,000 t 741,202 t 10
2020s 320,000 t 177,000 t 407,000 t 5

Countries ranked near Australia

  1. 17 South Africa 216,000 t compare
  2. 18 India 204,300 t compare
  3. 19 Czechoslovakia 200,000 t compare
  4. 21 Thailand 102,000 t compare
  5. 22 Yugoslav SFR 86,000 t compare
  6. 23 Colombia 84,054 t compare

See the full ranking of 114 places β†’

More environment data for Australia

All data for Australia β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is chemical wood pulp, sulphate, unbleached β€” production in Australia?
Chemical wood pulp, sulphate, unbleached β€” production in Australia was 177,000 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest chemical wood pulp, sulphate, unbleached β€” production recorded in Australia?
The highest recorded value was 741,202 t in 2015.
What is the lowest chemical wood pulp, sulphate, unbleached β€” production recorded in Australia?
The lowest recorded value was 50,000 t in 1977.
How does Australia rank for chemical wood pulp, sulphate, unbleached β€” production?
Australia ranks 20th out of 80 countries with data for 2024.
Is chemical wood pulp, sulphate, unbleached β€” production rising or falling in Australia?
Over the last ten years it is down 74.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Australia data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Chemical wood pulp, sulphate, unbleached β€” Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Chemical wood pulp, sulphate, unbleached β€” Production
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
114 places, 4,750 data points, 1961–2024
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