Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Export value in Western Europe
Western Europe: Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Export value was 49,379 1000 USD in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Export value in Western Europe, 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 Western Europe stood at 49,379 1000 USD.
The figure is down 3.9% on the previous year and up 62.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — export value in Western Europe peaked at 79,560 1000 USD in 2008 and was at its lowest, 139 1000 USD, in 1971.
Western Europe ranks 6th of 28 groups on this measure, 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 Western Europe, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 878 1000 USD | — |
| 1962 | 894 1000 USD | +1.8% |
| 1963 | 812 1000 USD | -9.2% |
| 1964 | 594 1000 USD | -26.8% |
| 1965 | 413 1000 USD | -30.5% |
| 1966 | 382 1000 USD | -7.5% |
| 1967 | 241 1000 USD | -36.9% |
| 1968 | 172 1000 USD | -28.6% |
| 1969 | 207 1000 USD | +20.3% |
| 1970 | 171 1000 USD | -17.4% |
| 1971 | 139 1000 USD | -18.7% |
| 1972 | 222 1000 USD | +59.7% |
| 1973 | 168 1000 USD | -24.3% |
| 1974 | 377 1000 USD | +124.4% |
| 1975 | 277 1000 USD | -26.5% |
| 1976 | 230 1000 USD | -17.0% |
| 1977 | 494 1000 USD | +114.8% |
| 1978 | 433 1000 USD | -12.3% |
| 1979 | 347 1000 USD | -19.9% |
| 1980 | 740 1000 USD | +113.3% |
| 1981 | 1,626 1000 USD | +119.7% |
| 1982 | 1,193 1000 USD | -26.6% |
| 1983 | 350 1000 USD | -70.7% |
| 1984 | 351 1000 USD | +0.3% |
| 1985 | 352 1000 USD | +0.3% |
| 1986 | 423 1000 USD | +20.2% |
| 1987 | 457 1000 USD | +8.0% |
| 1988 | 586 1000 USD | +28.2% |
| 1989 | 359 1000 USD | -38.7% |
| 1990 | 3,670 1000 USD | +922.3% |
| 1991 | 5,284 1000 USD | +44.0% |
| 1992 | 4,275 1000 USD | -19.1% |
| 1993 | 2,880 1000 USD | -32.6% |
| 1994 | 1,852 1000 USD | -35.7% |
| 1995 | 3,160 1000 USD | +70.6% |
| 1996 | 3,754 1000 USD | +18.8% |
| 1997 | 4,140 1000 USD | +10.3% |
| 1998 | 10,279 1000 USD | +148.3% |
| 1999 | 7,602 1000 USD | -26.0% |
| 2000 | 39,708 1000 USD | +422.3% |
| 2001 | 19,885 1000 USD | -49.9% |
| 2002 | 28,401 1000 USD | +42.8% |
| 2003 | 15,993 1000 USD | -43.7% |
| 2004 | 19,105 1000 USD | +19.5% |
| 2005 | 22,104 1000 USD | +15.7% |
| 2006 | 30,359 1000 USD | +37.3% |
| 2007 | 49,929 1000 USD | +64.5% |
| 2008 | 79,560 1000 USD | +59.3% |
| 2009 | 32,689 1000 USD | -58.9% |
| 2010 | 42,845 1000 USD | +31.1% |
| 2011 | 25,442 1000 USD | -40.6% |
| 2012 | 59,540 1000 USD | +134.0% |
| 2013 | 46,911 1000 USD | -21.2% |
| 2014 | 29,791 1000 USD | -36.5% |
| 2015 | 51,400 1000 USD | +72.5% |
| 2016 | 49,379 1000 USD | -3.9% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Export value in Western Europe changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | +922.3% | 359 1000 USD | 3,670 1000 USD |
| 2000 | +422.3% | 7,602 1000 USD | 39,708 1000 USD |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 510.33 1000 USD | 172 1000 USD | 894 1000 USD | 9 |
| 1970s | 285.8 1000 USD | 139 1000 USD | 494 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1980s | 643.7 1000 USD | 350 1000 USD | 1,626 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 4,690 1000 USD | 1,852 1000 USD | 10,279 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 33,773 1000 USD | 15,993 1000 USD | 79,560 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 43,615 1000 USD | 25,442 1000 USD | 59,540 1000 USD | 7 |
Countries ranked near Western Europe
More environment data for Western Europe
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -3.1 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -3.94 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.485 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.23 °C (2025)
- Roundwood — Production 151.58 million m3 (2024)
- Roundwood, non-coniferous — Production 54.56 million m3 (2024)
- Roundwood, coniferous — Production 97.02 million m3 (2024)
- Roundwood — Export value 1.73 million 1000 USD (2024)
- Roundwood — Export quantity 14.73 million m3 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — export value in Western Europe?
- Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — export value in Western Europe was 49,379 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 Western Europe?
- The highest recorded value was 79,560 1000 USD in 2008.
- What is the lowest mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — export value recorded in Western Europe?
- The lowest recorded value was 139 1000 USD in 1971.
- How does Western Europe rank for mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — export value?
- Western Europe ranks 6th out of 28 groups with data for 2016.
- Is mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — export value rising or falling in Western Europe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 62.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Western Europe 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