Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Import value in Asia
Asia: Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Import value was 102,224 1000 USD in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Import value in Asia, 1961–2016
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
Asia recorded 102,224 1000 USD for mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import value in 2016.
The figure is down 14.2% on the previous year and down 53.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import value in Asia peaked at 314,722 1000 USD in 2000 and was at its lowest, 3,744 1000 USD, in 1961.
That places Asia 2nd out of 29 groups with data for 2016, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Import value in Asia, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 3,744 1000 USD | — |
| 1962 | 4,700 1000 USD | +25.5% |
| 1963 | 4,029 1000 USD | -14.3% |
| 1964 | 4,532 1000 USD | +12.5% |
| 1965 | 4,111 1000 USD | -9.3% |
| 1966 | 4,193 1000 USD | +2.0% |
| 1967 | 5,081 1000 USD | +21.2% |
| 1968 | 6,610 1000 USD | +30.1% |
| 1969 | 12,010 1000 USD | +81.7% |
| 1970 | 13,610 1000 USD | +13.3% |
| 1971 | 17,731 1000 USD | +30.3% |
| 1972 | 21,605 1000 USD | +21.8% |
| 1973 | 26,232 1000 USD | +21.4% |
| 1974 | 58,553 1000 USD | +123.2% |
| 1975 | 52,352 1000 USD | -10.6% |
| 1976 | 57,556 1000 USD | +9.9% |
| 1977 | 68,642 1000 USD | +19.3% |
| 1978 | 71,521 1000 USD | +4.2% |
| 1979 | 108,726 1000 USD | +52.0% |
| 1980 | 141,475 1000 USD | +30.1% |
| 1981 | 110,516 1000 USD | -21.9% |
| 1982 | 125,417 1000 USD | +13.5% |
| 1983 | 151,320 1000 USD | +20.7% |
| 1984 | 191,795 1000 USD | +26.7% |
| 1985 | 170,888 1000 USD | -10.9% |
| 1986 | 230,484 1000 USD | +34.9% |
| 1987 | 222,226 1000 USD | -3.6% |
| 1988 | 264,002 1000 USD | +18.8% |
| 1989 | 299,208 1000 USD | +13.3% |
| 1990 | 271,672 1000 USD | -9.2% |
| 1991 | 263,858 1000 USD | -2.9% |
| 1992 | 195,129 1000 USD | -26.0% |
| 1993 | 179,117 1000 USD | -8.2% |
| 1994 | 205,843 1000 USD | +14.9% |
| 1995 | 264,749 1000 USD | +28.6% |
| 1996 | 303,542 1000 USD | +14.7% |
| 1997 | 261,380 1000 USD | -13.9% |
| 1998 | 307,972 1000 USD | +17.8% |
| 1999 | 266,445 1000 USD | -13.5% |
| 2000 | 314,722 1000 USD | +18.1% |
| 2001 | 240,020 1000 USD | -23.7% |
| 2002 | 203,314 1000 USD | -15.3% |
| 2003 | 176,497 1000 USD | -13.2% |
| 2004 | 210,799 1000 USD | +19.4% |
| 2005 | 199,257 1000 USD | -5.5% |
| 2006 | 221,251 1000 USD | +11.0% |
| 2007 | 253,167 1000 USD | +14.4% |
| 2008 | 286,759 1000 USD | +13.3% |
| 2009 | 188,228 1000 USD | -34.4% |
| 2010 | 262,876 1000 USD | +39.7% |
| 2011 | 272,065 1000 USD | +3.5% |
| 2012 | 225,867 1000 USD | -17.0% |
| 2013 | 223,969 1000 USD | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 178,566 1000 USD | -20.3% |
| 2015 | 119,118 1000 USD | -33.3% |
| 2016 | 102,224 1000 USD | -14.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5,446 1000 USD | 3,744 1000 USD | 12,010 1000 USD | 9 |
| 1970s | 49,653 1000 USD | 13,610 1000 USD | 108,726 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1980s | 190,733 1000 USD | 110,516 1000 USD | 299,208 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 251,971 1000 USD | 179,117 1000 USD | 307,972 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 229,401 1000 USD | 176,497 1000 USD | 314,722 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 197,812 1000 USD | 102,224 1000 USD | 272,065 1000 USD | 7 |
Countries ranked near Asia
More environment data for Asia
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -2.4 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 0.4646 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Temperature change 1.83 °C (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.229 °C (2025)
- Sawlogs and veneer logs, non-coniferous — Production 213.39 million m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood, coniferous — Production 80.29 million m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood, non-coniferous — Production 400.22 million m3 (2024)
- Sawlogs and veneer logs — Production 257.46 million m3 (2024)
- Wood charcoal — Production 10.14 million t (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import value in Asia?
- Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import value in Asia was 102,224 1000 USD in 2016, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import value recorded in Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 314,722 1000 USD in 2000.
- What is the lowest mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import value recorded in Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,744 1000 USD in 1961.
- How does Asia rank for mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import value?
- Asia ranks 2nd out of 29 groups with data for 2016.
- Is mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import value rising or falling in Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 53.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Asia 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 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