Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, unbleached (1961-2016) — Import quantity in South America
South America: Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, unbleached (1961-2016) — Import quantity was 69 t in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, unbleached (1961-2016) — Import quantity in South America, 1968–2016
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
South America recorded 69 t for chemical wood pulp, sulphite, unbleached (1961-2016) — import quantity in 2016.
The figure is up 527.3% on the previous year and up 228.6% over five years.
Over the whole period, chemical wood pulp, sulphite, unbleached (1961-2016) — import quantity in South America peaked at 13,500 t in 1969 and was at its lowest, 0 t, in 1996.
South America ranks 18th of 27 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) — Import quantity in South America, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 9,600 t | — |
| 1969 | 13,500 t | +40.6% |
| 1970 | 13,200 t | -2.2% |
| 1971 | 12,800 t | -3.0% |
| 1972 | 8,300 t | -35.2% |
| 1973 | 10,900 t | +31.3% |
| 1974 | 6,200 t | -43.1% |
| 1975 | 800 t | -87.1% |
| 1976 | 1,200 t | +50.0% |
| 1977 | 700 t | -41.7% |
| 1978 | 700 t | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 700 t | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 1,700 t | +142.9% |
| 1981 | 600 t | -64.7% |
| 1982 | 1,000 t | +66.7% |
| 1983 | 600 t | -40.0% |
| 1984 | 700 t | +16.7% |
| 1985 | 800 t | +14.3% |
| 1986 | 800 t | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 700 t | -12.5% |
| 1988 | 600 t | -14.3% |
| 1989 | 500 t | -16.7% |
| 1990 | 300 t | -40.0% |
| 1991 | 200 t | -33.3% |
| 1992 | 446 t | +123.0% |
| 1993 | 847 t | +89.9% |
| 1994 | 1,529 t | +80.5% |
| 1995 | 1,000 t | -34.6% |
| 1996 | 0 t | -100.0% |
| 1997 | 200 t | — |
| 1998 | 1,070 t | +435.0% |
| 1999 | 6,500 t | +507.5% |
| 2000 | 3,000 t | -53.8% |
| 2001 | 100 t | -96.7% |
| 2002 | 100 t | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 100 t | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 100 t | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 0 t | -100.0% |
| 2006 | 0 t | — |
| 2007 | 0 t | — |
| 2008 | 0 t | — |
| 2009 | 7 t | — |
| 2010 | 7 t | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 21 t | +200.0% |
| 2012 | 262 t | +1147.6% |
| 2013 | 546 t | +108.4% |
| 2014 | 609 t | +11.5% |
| 2015 | 11 t | -98.2% |
| 2016 | 69 t | +527.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 11,550 t | 9,600 t | 13,500 t | 2 |
| 1970s | 5,550 t | 700 t | 13,200 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 800 t | 500 t | 1,700 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,209 t | 0 t | 6,500 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 340.7 t | 0 t | 3,000 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 217.86 t | 7 t | 609 t | 7 |
Countries ranked near South America
- 15 India 941 t compare
- 16 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 680 t compare
- 17 Israel 450 t compare
- 18 Italy 336 t compare
- 19 Japan 194 t compare
- 20 Philippines 95 t compare
- 21 Republic of Korea 81 t compare
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)
- Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity, annual growth rate 26.15 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total fibre furnish — Production, annual growth rate 4.24 % change on previous year (2024)
- Printing and writing papers — Import value, annual growth rate -4.31 % change on previous year (2024)
- Printing and writing papers — Import quantity, annual growth rate 8.9 % change on previous year (2024)
- Newsprint — Import value, annual growth rate -23.86 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is chemical wood pulp, sulphite, unbleached (1961-2016) — import quantity in South America?
- Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, unbleached (1961-2016) — import quantity in South America was 69 t in 2016, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest chemical wood pulp, sulphite, unbleached (1961-2016) — import quantity recorded in South America?
- The highest recorded value was 13,500 t in 1969.
- What is the lowest chemical wood pulp, sulphite, unbleached (1961-2016) — import quantity recorded in South America?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 t in 1996.
- How does South America rank for chemical wood pulp, sulphite, unbleached (1961-2016) — import quantity?
- South America ranks 18th out of 27 groups with data for 2016.
- 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, unbleached (1961-2016) — Import 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