Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Export value in Northern America
Northern America: Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Export value was 51,296 1000 USD in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Export value in Northern America, 1961–2016
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
In 2016, mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — export value in Northern America stood at 51,296 1000 USD.
The figure is down 4.5% on the previous year and down 4.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — export value in Northern America peaked at 187,832 1000 USD in 1987 and was at its lowest, 13,732 1000 USD, in 1968.
That places Northern America 5th out of 28 groups with data for 2016, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Export value in Northern America, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 15,797 1000 USD | — |
| 1962 | 17,055 1000 USD | +8.0% |
| 1963 | 16,300 1000 USD | -4.4% |
| 1964 | 17,557 1000 USD | +7.7% |
| 1965 | 19,840 1000 USD | +13.0% |
| 1966 | 16,717 1000 USD | -15.7% |
| 1967 | 14,396 1000 USD | -13.9% |
| 1968 | 13,732 1000 USD | -4.6% |
| 1969 | 15,505 1000 USD | +12.9% |
| 1970 | 18,318 1000 USD | +18.1% |
| 1971 | 15,791 1000 USD | -13.8% |
| 1972 | 17,393 1000 USD | +10.1% |
| 1973 | 20,561 1000 USD | +18.2% |
| 1974 | 36,184 1000 USD | +76.0% |
| 1975 | 43,976 1000 USD | +21.5% |
| 1976 | 69,419 1000 USD | +57.9% |
| 1977 | 68,060 1000 USD | -2.0% |
| 1978 | 52,745 1000 USD | -22.5% |
| 1979 | 70,902 1000 USD | +34.4% |
| 1980 | 72,839 1000 USD | +2.7% |
| 1981 | 66,887 1000 USD | -8.2% |
| 1982 | 71,212 1000 USD | +6.5% |
| 1983 | 89,482 1000 USD | +25.7% |
| 1984 | 157,896 1000 USD | +76.5% |
| 1985 | 132,079 1000 USD | -16.4% |
| 1986 | 153,633 1000 USD | +16.3% |
| 1987 | 187,832 1000 USD | +22.3% |
| 1988 | 119,252 1000 USD | -36.5% |
| 1989 | 130,150 1000 USD | +9.1% |
| 1990 | 122,545 1000 USD | -5.8% |
| 1991 | 135,196 1000 USD | +10.3% |
| 1992 | 121,411 1000 USD | -10.2% |
| 1993 | 128,476 1000 USD | +5.8% |
| 1994 | 152,700 1000 USD | +18.9% |
| 1995 | 177,078 1000 USD | +16.0% |
| 1996 | 117,834 1000 USD | -33.5% |
| 1997 | 137,912 1000 USD | +17.0% |
| 1998 | 94,416 1000 USD | -31.5% |
| 1999 | 132,029 1000 USD | +39.8% |
| 2000 | 141,055 1000 USD | +6.8% |
| 2001 | 126,320 1000 USD | -10.4% |
| 2002 | 109,399 1000 USD | -13.4% |
| 2003 | 108,656 1000 USD | -0.7% |
| 2004 | 85,707 1000 USD | -21.1% |
| 2005 | 64,112 1000 USD | -25.2% |
| 2006 | 53,541 1000 USD | -16.5% |
| 2007 | 63,667 1000 USD | +18.9% |
| 2008 | 102,422 1000 USD | +60.9% |
| 2009 | 133,906 1000 USD | +30.7% |
| 2010 | 88,072 1000 USD | -34.2% |
| 2011 | 60,632 1000 USD | -31.2% |
| 2012 | 31,383 1000 USD | -48.2% |
| 2013 | 28,500 1000 USD | -9.2% |
| 2014 | 43,404 1000 USD | +52.3% |
| 2015 | 53,728 1000 USD | +23.8% |
| 2016 | 51,296 1000 USD | -4.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 16,322 1000 USD | 13,732 1000 USD | 19,840 1000 USD | 9 |
| 1970s | 41,335 1000 USD | 15,791 1000 USD | 70,902 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1980s | 118,126 1000 USD | 66,887 1000 USD | 187,832 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 131,960 1000 USD | 94,416 1000 USD | 177,078 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 98,878 1000 USD | 53,541 1000 USD | 141,055 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 51,002 1000 USD | 28,500 1000 USD | 88,072 1000 USD | 7 |
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More environment data for Northern America
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -3.25 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -2.23 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.466 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.49 °C (2025)
- Recovered paper — Production 43.74 million t (2024)
- Paper and paperboard — Production 70.81 million t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Production 60.43 million t (2024)
- Total fibre furnish — Production 92.54 million t (2024)
- Nutrient potash K2O (total) — Use per capita 13.25 kg/cap (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — export value in Northern America?
- Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — export value in Northern America was 51,296 1000 USD in 2016, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — export value recorded in Northern America?
- The highest recorded value was 187,832 1000 USD in 1987.
- What is the lowest mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — export value recorded in Northern America?
- The lowest recorded value was 13,732 1000 USD in 1968.
- How does Northern America rank for mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — export value?
- Northern America ranks 5th out of 28 groups with data for 2016.
- Is mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — export value rising or falling in Northern America?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Northern America data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Export 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