Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” Import value in South America

South America: Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” Import value was 1,515 1000 USD in 2016. β—† Volatile

Latest (2016)
1,515 1000 USD
Change on year
up 16.5%
Rank
19th
of 31 groups
All-time high
36,777 1000 USD
in 1981
All-time low
649 1000 USD
in 2009
Years of data
56
1961–2016

Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” Import value in South America, 1961–2016

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Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.

Analysis

The most recent figure for mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” import value in South America is 1,515 1000 USD, measured in 2016.

That represents a change of up 16.5% on the previous year and down 24.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” import value in South America peaked at 36,777 1000 USD in 1981 and was at its lowest, 649 1000 USD, in 2009.

That places South America 19th 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 2,600 1000 USD 1,140 1000 USD 4,275 1000 USD 9
1970s 1,876 1000 USD 748 1000 USD 6,017 1000 USD 10
1980s 20,216 1000 USD 8,595 1000 USD 36,777 1000 USD 10
1990s 2,781 1000 USD 1,025 1000 USD 4,436 1000 USD 10
2000s 1,154 1000 USD 649 1000 USD 1,996 1000 USD 10
2010s 1,295 1000 USD 888 1000 USD 1,684 1000 USD 7

Countries ranked near South America

  1. 16 Australia and New Zealand 1,802 1000 USD compare
  2. 17 Serbia 1,538 1000 USD compare
  3. 18 Australia 1,504 1000 USD compare
  4. 19 Canada 1,214 1000 USD compare
  5. 20 Republic of Korea 1,087 1000 USD compare
  6. 21 Slovenia 1,078 1000 USD compare
  7. 22 Belgium 1,051 1000 USD compare

See the full ranking of 179 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” import value in South America?
Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” import value in South America was 1,515 1000 USD in 2016, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” import value recorded in South America?
The highest recorded value was 36,777 1000 USD in 1981.
What is the lowest mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” import value recorded in South America?
The lowest recorded value was 649 1000 USD in 2009.
How does South America rank for mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” import value?
South America ranks 19th out of 31 groups with data for 2016.
Is mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” import value rising or falling in South America?
Over the last ten years it is down 24.1%. 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) β€” Import value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” Import value
Unit
1000 USD
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
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