Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, bleached (1961-2016) β€” Import quantity in Switzerland

Switzerland: Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, bleached (1961-2016) β€” Import quantity was 416 t in 2016. β—† Volatile

Latest (2016)
416 t
Change on year
up 18.2%
World rank
50th
of 156 countries
All-time high
315,000 t
in 1989
All-time low
352 t
in 2015
Years of data
49
1968–2016

Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, bleached (1961-2016) β€” Import quantity in Switzerland, 1968–2016

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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, sulphite, bleached (1961-2016) β€” import quantity in Switzerland is 416 t, measured in 2016.

That represents a change of up 18.2% on the previous year and down 96.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, chemical wood pulp, sulphite, bleached (1961-2016) β€” import quantity in Switzerland peaked at 315,000 t in 1989 and was at its lowest, 352 t, in 2015.

That places Switzerland 50th out of 156 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 116,200 t 107,300 t 125,100 t 2
1970s 159,330 t 118,800 t 191,000 t 10
1980s 261,140 t 193,000 t 315,000 t 10
1990s 89,074 t 21,000 t 315,000 t 10
2000s 14,047 t 10,346 t 22,883 t 10
2010s 3,813 t 352 t 15,188 t 7

Countries ranked near Switzerland

  1. 47 Saudi Arabia 623 t compare
  2. 48 Ethiopia 504 t compare
  3. 49 Portugal 503 t compare
  4. 51 Romania 405 t compare
  5. 52 Morocco 317 t compare
  6. 52 Nigeria 317 t compare

See the full ranking of 202 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is chemical wood pulp, sulphite, bleached (1961-2016) β€” import quantity in Switzerland?
Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, bleached (1961-2016) β€” import quantity in Switzerland was 416 t in 2016, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest chemical wood pulp, sulphite, bleached (1961-2016) β€” import quantity recorded in Switzerland?
The highest recorded value was 315,000 t in 1989.
What is the lowest chemical wood pulp, sulphite, bleached (1961-2016) β€” import quantity recorded in Switzerland?
The lowest recorded value was 352 t in 2015.
How does Switzerland rank for chemical wood pulp, sulphite, bleached (1961-2016) β€” import quantity?
Switzerland ranks 50th out of 156 countries with data for 2016.
Is chemical wood pulp, sulphite, bleached (1961-2016) β€” import quantity rising or falling in Switzerland?
Over the last ten years it is down 96.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Switzerland data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, bleached (1961-2016) β€” Import quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, bleached (1961-2016) β€” Import quantity
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
202 places, 5,983 data points, 1968–2016
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