Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, bleached (1961-2016) — Import value in South America
South America: Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, bleached (1961-2016) — Import value was 3,796 1000 USD in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, bleached (1961-2016) — Import value in South America, 1968–2016
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
South America recorded 3,796 1000 USD for chemical wood pulp, sulphite, bleached (1961-2016) — import value in 2016.
That represents a change of up 4.2% on the previous year and up 30.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chemical wood pulp, sulphite, bleached (1961-2016) — import value in South America peaked at 19,921 1000 USD in 1974 and was at its lowest, 2,443 1000 USD, in 1991.
South America ranks 17th of 28 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, bleached (1961-2016) — Import value in South America, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 3,436 1000 USD | — |
| 1969 | 3,447 1000 USD | +0.3% |
| 1970 | 4,891 1000 USD | +41.9% |
| 1971 | 5,445 1000 USD | +11.3% |
| 1972 | 4,646 1000 USD | -14.7% |
| 1973 | 10,243 1000 USD | +120.5% |
| 1974 | 19,921 1000 USD | +94.5% |
| 1975 | 13,257 1000 USD | -33.5% |
| 1976 | 5,562 1000 USD | -58.0% |
| 1977 | 3,621 1000 USD | -34.9% |
| 1978 | 2,642 1000 USD | -27.0% |
| 1979 | 2,846 1000 USD | +7.7% |
| 1980 | 3,689 1000 USD | +29.6% |
| 1981 | 5,093 1000 USD | +38.1% |
| 1982 | 4,609 1000 USD | -9.5% |
| 1983 | 3,295 1000 USD | -28.5% |
| 1984 | 4,459 1000 USD | +35.3% |
| 1985 | 3,144 1000 USD | -29.5% |
| 1986 | 3,689 1000 USD | +17.3% |
| 1987 | 3,379 1000 USD | -8.4% |
| 1988 | 5,730 1000 USD | +69.6% |
| 1989 | 5,554 1000 USD | -3.1% |
| 1990 | 2,625 1000 USD | -52.7% |
| 1991 | 2,443 1000 USD | -6.9% |
| 1992 | 7,987 1000 USD | +226.9% |
| 1993 | 5,534 1000 USD | -30.7% |
| 1994 | 7,810 1000 USD | +41.1% |
| 1995 | 13,313 1000 USD | +70.5% |
| 1996 | 14,334 1000 USD | +7.7% |
| 1997 | 13,346 1000 USD | -6.9% |
| 1998 | 8,058 1000 USD | -39.6% |
| 1999 | 11,554 1000 USD | +43.4% |
| 2000 | 13,456 1000 USD | +16.5% |
| 2001 | 2,515 1000 USD | -81.3% |
| 2002 | 9,398 1000 USD | +273.7% |
| 2003 | 8,491 1000 USD | -9.7% |
| 2004 | 2,781 1000 USD | -67.2% |
| 2005 | 2,682 1000 USD | -3.6% |
| 2006 | 2,919 1000 USD | +8.8% |
| 2007 | 2,755 1000 USD | -5.6% |
| 2008 | 4,383 1000 USD | +59.1% |
| 2009 | 4,229 1000 USD | -3.5% |
| 2010 | 5,771 1000 USD | +36.5% |
| 2011 | 12,393 1000 USD | +114.7% |
| 2012 | 11,418 1000 USD | -7.9% |
| 2013 | 12,211 1000 USD | +6.9% |
| 2014 | 5,924 1000 USD | -51.5% |
| 2015 | 3,644 1000 USD | -38.5% |
| 2016 | 3,796 1000 USD | +4.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3,442 1000 USD | 3,436 1000 USD | 3,447 1000 USD | 2 |
| 1970s | 7,307 1000 USD | 2,642 1000 USD | 19,921 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1980s | 4,264 1000 USD | 3,144 1000 USD | 5,730 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 8,700 1000 USD | 2,443 1000 USD | 14,334 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 5,361 1000 USD | 2,515 1000 USD | 13,456 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 7,880 1000 USD | 3,644 1000 USD | 12,393 1000 USD | 7 |
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More environment data for South America
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -6.52 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -4.98 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.218 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.23 °C (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Total fibre furnish — Production, annual growth rate 4.24 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value -5.13 % change on previous year (2024)
- Exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -9.52 Percentage change (2024)
- Exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -8.79 Percentage change (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import 6.57 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is chemical wood pulp, sulphite, bleached (1961-2016) — import value in South America?
- Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, bleached (1961-2016) — import value in South America was 3,796 1000 USD in 2016, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest chemical wood pulp, sulphite, bleached (1961-2016) — import value recorded in South America?
- The highest recorded value was 19,921 1000 USD in 1974.
- What is the lowest chemical wood pulp, sulphite, bleached (1961-2016) — import value recorded in South America?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,443 1000 USD in 1991.
- How does South America rank for chemical wood pulp, sulphite, bleached (1961-2016) — import value?
- South America ranks 17th out of 28 groups with data for 2016.
- Is chemical wood pulp, sulphite, bleached (1961-2016) — import value rising or falling in South America?
- Over the last ten years it is up 30.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South America 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) — Import value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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