Pulp from fibres other than wood β€” Production in World

World: Pulp from fibres other than wood β€” Production was 10.47 million t in 2024. β–² Rising

Latest (2024)
10.47 million t
Change on year
down 6.3%
Rank
1st
of 30 groups
All-time high
24.96 million t
in 1995
All-time low
3.92 million t
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Pulp from fibres other than wood β€” Production in World, 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 from fibres other than wood β€” production in World is 10.47 million t, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 6.3% on the previous year and down 25.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pulp from fibres other than wood β€” production in World peaked at 24.96 million t in 1995 and was at its lowest, 3.92 million t, in 1961.

World ranks 1st of 30 groups on this measure, in the top 10%.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 64 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 4.79 million t 3.92 million t 5.64 million t 9
1970s 6.22 million t 5.81 million t 7.38 million t 10
1980s 10.36 million t 6.90 million t 15.70 million t 10
1990s 17.98 million t 15.24 million t 24.96 million t 10
2000s 16.62 million t 13.99 million t 18.56 million t 10
2010s 14.07 million t 11.36 million t 18.28 million t 10
2020s 10.95 million t 10.47 million t 11.17 million t 5

Countries ranked near World

  1. 1 China 5.10 million t compare
  2. 1 China, mainland 5.10 million t compare
  3. 3 India 3.02 million t compare
  4. 4 Pakistan 370,000 t compare

See the full ranking of 137 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is pulp from fibres other than wood β€” production in World?
Pulp from fibres other than wood β€” production in World was 10.47 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest pulp from fibres other than wood β€” production recorded in World?
The highest recorded value was 24.96 million t in 1995.
What is the lowest pulp from fibres other than wood β€” production recorded in World?
The lowest recorded value was 3.92 million t in 1961.
How does World rank for pulp from fibres other than wood β€” production?
World ranks 1st out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
Is pulp from fibres other than wood β€” production rising or falling in World?
Over the last ten years it is down 25.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this World 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 β€” Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Pulp from fibres other than wood β€” Production
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
137 places, 6,448 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