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

France: Chemical wood pulp, sulphate, unbleached β€” Production was 1.30 million t in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
1.30 million t
Change on year
up 13.0%
World rank
5th
of 80 countries
All-time high
1.62 million t
in 2020
All-time low
286,756 t
in 2009
Years of data
61
1964–2024

Chemical wood pulp, sulphate, unbleached β€” Production in France, 1964–2024

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for chemical wood pulp, sulphate, unbleached β€” production in France is 1.30 million t, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 13.0% on the previous year and up 226.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, chemical wood pulp, sulphate, unbleached β€” production in France peaked at 1.62 million t in 2020 and was at its lowest, 286,756 t, in 2009.

France ranks 5th of 80 countries on this measure, 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 350,317 t 287,800 t 488,000 t 6
1970s 430,710 t 368,000 t 463,000 t 10
1980s 446,500 t 390,000 t 490,000 t 10
1990s 474,570 t 439,000 t 510,000 t 10
2000s 419,684 t 286,756 t 471,000 t 10
2010s 402,601 t 300,178 t 476,396 t 10
2020s 1.45 million t 1.15 million t 1.62 million t 5

Countries ranked near France

  1. 2 Sweden 2.57 million t compare
  2. 3 USSR 2.29 million t compare
  3. 4 Brazil 2.19 million t compare
  4. 6 China (People’s Republic of) 1.22 million t compare
  5. 6 China, mainland 1.22 million t compare
  6. 8 Japan 1.03 million t compare

See the full ranking of 114 places β†’

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All data for France β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is chemical wood pulp, sulphate, unbleached β€” production in France?
Chemical wood pulp, sulphate, unbleached β€” production in France was 1.30 million 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 France?
The highest recorded value was 1.62 million t in 2020.
What is the lowest chemical wood pulp, sulphate, unbleached β€” production recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was 286,756 t in 2009.
How does France rank for chemical wood pulp, sulphate, unbleached β€” production?
France ranks 5th out of 80 countries with data for 2024.
Is chemical wood pulp, sulphate, unbleached β€” production rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is up 226.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this France 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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