What is the highest mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity recorded in Saudi Arabia?

The highest recorded value was 9,706 t in 2010.

What is the lowest mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity recorded in Saudi Arabia?

The lowest recorded value was 0 t in 1998.

How does Saudi Arabia rank for mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity?

Saudi Arabia ranks 19th out of 148 countries with data for 2016.

Is mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?

Over the last ten years it is up 134.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?

The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Import quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Import quantity in Saudi Arabia

Name: Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Import quantity in Saudi Arabia
Creator: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)

Saudi Arabia: Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Import quantity was 2,601 t in 2016. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2016)

2,601 t

Change on year

down 20.5%

World rank

19th

of 148 countries

All-time high

9,706 t

in 2010

All-time low

0 t

in 1998

Years of data

1992–2016

Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Import quantity in Saudi Arabia, 1992–2016

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity in Saudi Arabia is 2,601 t, measured in 2016.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 20.5% on the previous year and up 134.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity in Saudi Arabia peaked at 9,706 t in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0 t, in 1998.

Saudi Arabia ranks 19th of 148 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1990s	734.62 t	0 t	1,711 t	8
2000s	2,372 t	0 t	6,800 t	10
2010s	4,891 t	160 t	9,706 t	7

Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia

16 Belgium-Luxembourg 3,000 t compare
17 China 2,929 t compare
18 Canada 2,920 t compare
20 China, mainland 2,589 t compare
21 Australia and New Zealand 2,450 t compare
22 Portugal 2,386 t compare

See the full ranking of 179 places →

More environment data for Saudi Arabia

Standard Deviation 0.424 °C (2025)
Temperature change 1.58 °C (2025)
Recovered paper — Production 1.00 million t (2024)
Total fibre furnish — Production 1.00 million t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value 33,177 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity 19,284 t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Export value 149,119 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Export quantity 252,685 t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Import value 818,937 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity 1.05 million t (2024)

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Frequently asked questions

What is mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity in Saudi Arabia?: Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity in Saudi Arabia was 2,601 t in 2016, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity recorded in Saudi Arabia?: The highest recorded value was 9,706 t in 2010.
What is the lowest mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity recorded in Saudi Arabia?: The lowest recorded value was 0 t in 1998.
How does Saudi Arabia rank for mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity?: Saudi Arabia ranks 19th out of 148 countries with data for 2016.
Is mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?: Over the last ten years it is up 134.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?: The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Import quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Import quantity
Unit: t
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage: 179 places, 5,642 data points, 1961–2016
Last refreshed: 13 August 2026

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