Pulp from fibres other than wood — Production in Western Europe
Western Europe: Pulp from fibres other than wood — Production was 46,343 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Pulp from fibres other than wood — Production in Western Europe, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for pulp from fibres other than wood — production in Western Europe is 46,343 t, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 18.0% on the previous year and down 44.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pulp from fibres other than wood — production in Western Europe peaked at 755,100 t in 1961 and was at its lowest, 750 t, in 2000.
That places Western Europe 20th out of 26 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Pulp from fibres other than wood — Production in Western Europe, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 755,100 t | — |
| 1962 | 728,500 t | -3.5% |
| 1963 | 698,000 t | -4.2% |
| 1964 | 681,000 t | -2.4% |
| 1965 | 730,800 t | +7.3% |
| 1966 | 672,900 t | -7.9% |
| 1967 | 602,600 t | -10.4% |
| 1968 | 577,600 t | -4.1% |
| 1969 | 521,700 t | -9.7% |
| 1970 | 523,700 t | +0.4% |
| 1971 | 389,000 t | -25.7% |
| 1972 | 346,900 t | -10.8% |
| 1973 | 344,000 t | -0.8% |
| 1974 | 336,000 t | -2.3% |
| 1975 | 137,000 t | -59.2% |
| 1976 | 108,000 t | -21.2% |
| 1977 | 78,000 t | -27.8% |
| 1978 | 68,000 t | -12.8% |
| 1979 | 66,000 t | -2.9% |
| 1980 | 66,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 67,000 t | +1.5% |
| 1982 | 67,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 63,000 t | -6.0% |
| 1984 | 68,000 t | +7.9% |
| 1985 | 69,000 t | +1.5% |
| 1986 | 69,500 t | +0.7% |
| 1987 | 70,000 t | +0.7% |
| 1988 | 70,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 71,000 t | +1.4% |
| 1990 | 71,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 72,000 t | +1.4% |
| 1992 | 72,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 49,500 t | -31.2% |
| 1994 | 50,000 t | +1.0% |
| 1995 | 50,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 51,000 t | +2.0% |
| 1997 | 48,000 t | -5.9% |
| 1998 | 2,000 t | -95.8% |
| 1999 | 2,500 t | +25.0% |
| 2000 | 750 t | -70.0% |
| 2001 | 750 t | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 750 t | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 39,000 t | +5100.0% |
| 2004 | 43,000 t | +10.3% |
| 2005 | 59,000 t | +37.2% |
| 2006 | 56,000 t | -5.1% |
| 2007 | 114,006 t | +103.6% |
| 2008 | 115,211 t | +1.1% |
| 2009 | 84,136 t | -27.0% |
| 2010 | 86,199 t | +2.5% |
| 2011 | 90,147 t | +4.6% |
| 2012 | 86,542 t | -4.0% |
| 2013 | 82,841 t | -4.3% |
| 2014 | 82,790 t | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 82,790 t | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 82,790 t | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 82,790 t | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 167,174 t | +101.9% |
| 2019 | 148,971 t | -10.9% |
| 2020 | 146,210 t | -1.9% |
| 2021 | 142,817 t | -2.3% |
| 2022 | 124,493 t | -12.8% |
| 2023 | 39,260 t | -68.5% |
| 2024 | 46,343 t | +18.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 663,133 t | 521,700 t | 755,100 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 239,660 t | 66,000 t | 523,700 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 68,050 t | 63,000 t | 71,000 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 46,800 t | 2,000 t | 72,000 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 51,260 t | 750 t | 115,211 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 99,303 t | 82,790 t | 167,174 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 99,825 t | 39,260 t | 146,210 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Western Europe
- 17 South Africa 36,000 t compare
- 18 Brazil 35,562 t compare
- 19 Philippines 33,000 t compare
- 20 Hungary 24,000 t compare
- 21 Uzbekistan 23,544 t compare
- 22 Sri Lanka 18,500 t compare
- 23 Bangladesh 18,000 t compare
More environment data for Western Europe
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -3.94 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -3.1 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.485 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.23 °C (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Total fibre furnish — Production, annual growth rate -4.18 % change on previous year (2024)
- Newsprint — Import quantity, annual growth rate 9.31 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity, annual growth rate 6.92 % change on previous year (2024)
- Printing and writing papers — Import value, annual growth rate -2.02 % change on previous year (2024)
- Printing and writing papers — Import quantity, annual growth rate 2.99 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pulp from fibres other than wood — production in Western Europe?
- Pulp from fibres other than wood — production in Western Europe was 46,343 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest pulp from fibres other than wood — production recorded in Western Europe?
- The highest recorded value was 755,100 t in 1961.
- What is the lowest pulp from fibres other than wood — production recorded in Western Europe?
- The lowest recorded value was 750 t in 2000.
- How does Western Europe rank for pulp from fibres other than wood — production?
- Western Europe ranks 20th out of 26 groups with data for 2024.
- Is pulp from fibres other than wood — production rising or falling in Western Europe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 44.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Western Europe data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Pulp from fibres other than wood — Production. 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