Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, unbleached (1961-2016) — Export quantity in Northern Europe
Northern Europe: Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, unbleached (1961-2016) — Export quantity was 515 t in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, unbleached (1961-2016) — Export quantity in Northern Europe, 1968–2016
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2016, chemical wood pulp, sulphite, unbleached (1961-2016) — export quantity in Northern Europe stood at 515 t.
That represents a change of down 0.8% on the previous year and down 74.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chemical wood pulp, sulphite, unbleached (1961-2016) — export quantity in Northern Europe peaked at 641,600 t in 1968 and was at its lowest, 57 t, in 2008.
Northern Europe ranks 9th of 22 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, unbleached (1961-2016) — Export quantity in Northern Europe, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 641,600 t | — |
| 1969 | 596,600 t | -7.0% |
| 1970 | 547,600 t | -8.2% |
| 1971 | 403,600 t | -26.3% |
| 1972 | 445,100 t | +10.3% |
| 1973 | 600,100 t | +34.8% |
| 1974 | 531,100 t | -11.5% |
| 1975 | 324,000 t | -39.0% |
| 1976 | 266,800 t | -17.7% |
| 1977 | 210,400 t | -21.1% |
| 1978 | 247,400 t | +17.6% |
| 1979 | 256,100 t | +3.5% |
| 1980 | 201,800 t | -21.2% |
| 1981 | 176,300 t | -12.6% |
| 1982 | 123,100 t | -30.2% |
| 1983 | 125,200 t | +1.7% |
| 1984 | 132,700 t | +6.0% |
| 1985 | 114,600 t | -13.6% |
| 1986 | 83,300 t | -27.3% |
| 1987 | 81,500 t | -2.2% |
| 1988 | 75,900 t | -6.9% |
| 1989 | 66,400 t | -12.5% |
| 1990 | 55,500 t | -16.4% |
| 1991 | 55,800 t | +0.5% |
| 1992 | 50,737 t | -9.1% |
| 1993 | 49,472 t | -2.5% |
| 1994 | 60,500 t | +22.3% |
| 1995 | 57,100 t | -5.6% |
| 1996 | 42,600 t | -25.4% |
| 1997 | 38,200 t | -10.3% |
| 1998 | 37,100 t | -2.9% |
| 1999 | 40,000 t | +7.8% |
| 2000 | 42,359 t | +5.9% |
| 2001 | 38,850 t | -8.3% |
| 2002 | 33,903 t | -12.7% |
| 2003 | 34,914 t | +3.0% |
| 2004 | 24,905 t | -28.7% |
| 2005 | 11,000 t | -55.8% |
| 2006 | 2,000 t | -81.8% |
| 2007 | 7,350 t | +267.5% |
| 2008 | 57 t | -99.2% |
| 2009 | 459 t | +705.3% |
| 2010 | 365 t | -20.5% |
| 2011 | 520 t | +42.5% |
| 2012 | 4,545 t | +774.0% |
| 2013 | 1,511 t | -66.8% |
| 2014 | 1,868 t | +23.6% |
| 2015 | 519 t | -72.2% |
| 2016 | 515 t | -0.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 619,100 t | 596,600 t | 641,600 t | 2 |
| 1970s | 383,220 t | 210,400 t | 600,100 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 118,080 t | 66,400 t | 201,800 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 48,701 t | 37,100 t | 60,500 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 19,580 t | 57 t | 42,359 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,406 t | 365 t | 4,545 t | 7 |
Countries ranked near Northern Europe
- 6 India 1,364 t compare
- 7 Norway 480 t compare
- 8 Yugoslav SFR 200 t compare
- 9 South Africa 70 t compare
- 10 Indonesia 59 t compare
- 11 China 57 t compare
- 11 China, Taiwan Province of 57 t compare
More environment data for Northern Europe
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 1.53 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -1.04 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.685 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.48 °C (2025)
- Roundwood — Production 200.58 million m3 (2024)
- Roundwood, non-coniferous — Production 40.72 million m3 (2024)
- Roundwood, coniferous — Production 159.86 million m3 (2024)
- Roundwood — Export value 1.86 million 1000 USD (2024)
- Roundwood — Export quantity 18.30 million m3 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is chemical wood pulp, sulphite, unbleached (1961-2016) — export quantity in Northern Europe?
- Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, unbleached (1961-2016) — export quantity in Northern Europe was 515 t in 2016, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest chemical wood pulp, sulphite, unbleached (1961-2016) — export quantity recorded in Northern Europe?
- The highest recorded value was 641,600 t in 1968.
- What is the lowest chemical wood pulp, sulphite, unbleached (1961-2016) — export quantity recorded in Northern Europe?
- The lowest recorded value was 57 t in 2008.
- How does Northern Europe rank for chemical wood pulp, sulphite, unbleached (1961-2016) — export quantity?
- Northern Europe ranks 9th out of 22 groups with data for 2016.
- Is chemical wood pulp, sulphite, unbleached (1961-2016) — export quantity rising or falling in Northern Europe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 74.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Northern Europe data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, unbleached (1961-2016) — Export quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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