Chemical wood pulp, sulphite β€” Production in Australia

Australia: Chemical wood pulp, sulphite β€” Production was 475,000 t in 2024. β–¬ Flat

Latest (2024)
475,000 t
Change on year
up 1.9%
World rank
2nd
of 66 countries
All-time high
490,000 t
in 2017
All-time low
466,000 t
in 2023
Years of data
8
2017–2024

Chemical wood pulp, sulphite β€” Production in Australia, 2017–2024

0100.0k200.0k300.0k400.0k500.0k2017202020242017: 490.0k t2018: 471.0k t2019: 479.0k t2020: 479.0k t2021: 479.0k t2022: 479.0k t2023: 466.0k t2024: 475.0k t

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

Analysis

In 2024, chemical wood pulp, sulphite β€” production in Australia stood at 475,000 t.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.9% on the previous year and down 3.1% over ten years.

That places Australia 2nd out of 66 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 480,000 t 471,000 t 490,000 t 3
2020s 475,600 t 466,000 t 479,000 t 5

Countries ranked near Australia

  1. 1 Finland 574,438 t compare
  2. 2 Australia and New Zealand 475,000 t compare
  3. 4 Canada 423,610 t compare
  4. 5 Germany 401,844 t compare

See the full ranking of 89 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is chemical wood pulp, sulphite β€” production in Australia?
Chemical wood pulp, sulphite β€” production in Australia was 475,000 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest chemical wood pulp, sulphite β€” production recorded in Australia?
The highest recorded value was 490,000 t in 2017.
What is the lowest chemical wood pulp, sulphite β€” production recorded in Australia?
The lowest recorded value was 466,000 t in 2023.
How does Australia rank for chemical wood pulp, sulphite β€” production?
Australia ranks 2nd out of 66 countries with data for 2024.
Is chemical wood pulp, sulphite β€” production rising or falling in Australia?
Over the last ten years it is down 3.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
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, sulphite β€” Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Chemical wood pulp, sulphite β€” Production
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
89 places, 708 data points, 2017–2024
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