Chemical wood pulp, sulphite — Production in Europe

Europe: Chemical wood pulp, sulphite — Production was 2.04 million t in 2024. ▲ Rising

Latest (2024)
2.04 million t
Change on year
up 4.8%
Rank
1st
of 16 groups
All-time high
2.29 million t
in 2018
All-time low
1.30 million t
in 2017
Years of data
8
2017–2024

Chemical wood pulp, sulphite — Production in Europe, 2017–2024

0500.0k1.0M1.5M2.0M2.5M2017202020242017: 1.3M t2018: 2.3M t2019: 1.8M t2020: 1.8M t2021: 1.9M t2022: 1.8M t2023: 1.9M t2024: 2.0M t

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

Analysis

Europe recorded 2.04 million t for chemical wood pulp, sulphite — production in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.8% on the previous year and up 56.7% over ten years.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 1.79 million t 1.30 million t 2.29 million t 3
2020s 1.89 million t 1.77 million t 2.04 million t 5

Countries ranked near Europe

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

See the full ranking of 89 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is chemical wood pulp, sulphite — production in Europe?
Chemical wood pulp, sulphite — production in Europe was 2.04 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest chemical wood pulp, sulphite — production recorded in Europe?
The highest recorded value was 2.29 million t in 2018.
What is the lowest chemical wood pulp, sulphite — production recorded in Europe?
The lowest recorded value was 1.30 million t in 2017.
How does Europe rank for chemical wood pulp, sulphite — production?
Europe ranks 1st out of 16 groups with data for 2024.
Is chemical wood pulp, sulphite — production rising or falling in Europe?
Over the last ten years it is up 56.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Europe data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Chemical wood pulp, sulphite — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Chemical wood pulp, sulphite — 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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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