Pulp for paper — Production in Brazil

Brazil: Pulp for paper — Production was 25.56 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
25.56 million t
Change on year
up 5.2%
World rank
3rd
of 112 countries
All-time high
25.56 million t
in 2024
All-time low
329,200 t
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Pulp for paper — Production in Brazil, 1961–2024

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for pulp for paper — production in Brazil is 25.56 million t, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.

That represents a change of up 5.2% on the previous year and up 55.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pulp for paper — production in Brazil peaked at 25.56 million t in 2024 and was at its lowest, 329,200 t, in 1961.

That places Brazil 3rd out of 112 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 565,978 t 329,200 t 787,300 t 9
1970s 1.40 million t 867,100 t 2.27 million t 10
1980s 3.49 million t 2.85 million t 4.42 million t 10
1990s 5.81 million t 4.36 million t 7.11 million t 10
2000s 10.09 million t 7.34 million t 13.31 million t 10
2010s 17.04 million t 13.92 million t 21.15 million t 10
2020s 23.69 million t 21.02 million t 25.56 million t 5

Countries ranked near Brazil

  1. 1 China 31.74 million t compare
  2. 2 China, mainland 31.37 million t compare
  3. 4 Canada 12.90 million t compare
  4. 5 Sweden 10.91 million t compare
  5. 6 Indonesia 9.89 million t compare

See the full ranking of 143 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is pulp for paper — production in Brazil?
Pulp for paper — production in Brazil was 25.56 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest pulp for paper — production recorded in Brazil?
The highest recorded value was 25.56 million t in 2024.
What is the lowest pulp for paper — production recorded in Brazil?
The lowest recorded value was 329,200 t in 1961.
How does Brazil rank for pulp for paper — production?
Brazil ranks 3rd out of 112 countries with data for 2024.
Is pulp for paper — production rising or falling in Brazil?
Over the last ten years it is up 55.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Brazil data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Pulp for paper — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Pulp for paper — Production
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
143 places, 7,291 data points, 1961–2024
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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