Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Import quantity in South America
South America: Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Import quantity was 2,568 t in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Import quantity in South America, 1961–2016
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 South America is 2,568 t, measured in 2016.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 18.0% on the previous year and down 51.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity in South America peaked at 73,600 t in 1984 and was at its lowest, 594 t, in 2009.
That places South America 18th out of 31 groups with data for 2016, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 24,689 t | 10,900 t | 41,800 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 9,120 t | 4,900 t | 23,100 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 50,495 t | 30,800 t | 73,600 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 8,673 t | 2,500 t | 18,400 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,996 t | 594 t | 5,250 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,944 t | 1,217 t | 2,568 t | 7 |
Countries ranked near South America
- 15 Slovenia 3,038 t compare
- 16 Belgium-Luxembourg 3,000 t compare
- 17 China 2,929 t compare
- 18 Canada 2,920 t compare
- 19 Saudi Arabia 2,601 t compare
- 20 China, mainland 2,589 t compare
- 21 Australia and New Zealand 2,450 t compare
More environment data for South America
- Standard Deviation 0.218 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.23 °C (2025)
- Roundwood — Production 477.72 million m3 (2024)
- Roundwood, non-coniferous — Production 379.32 million m3 (2024)
- Roundwood, coniferous — Production 98.40 million m3 (2024)
- Roundwood — Export value 589,290 1000 USD (2024)
- Roundwood — Export quantity 4.28 million m3 (2024)
- Roundwood — Import value 18,446 1000 USD (2024)
- Roundwood — Import quantity 62,493 m3 (2024)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Annual growth US$ -0.9414 % (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity in South America?
- Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity in South America was 2,568 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 South America?
- The highest recorded value was 73,600 t in 1984.
- What is the lowest mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity recorded in South America?
- The lowest recorded value was 594 t in 2009.
- How does South America rank for mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity?
- South America ranks 18th out of 31 groups with data for 2016.
- Is mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity rising or falling in South America?
- Over the last ten years it is down 51.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South 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) — Import quantity. 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