Semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” Import quantity in Asia

Asia: Semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” Import quantity was 2.38 million t in 2016. β—† Volatile

Latest (2016)
2.38 million t
Change on year
up 2.1%
Rank
2nd
of 30 groups
All-time high
2.38 million t
in 2016
All-time low
600 t
in 1967
Years of data
50
1967–2016

Semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” Import quantity in Asia, 1967–2016

0500.0k1.0M1.5M2.0M2.5M196719912016

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” import quantity in Asia is 2.38 million t, measured in 2016. That is the highest value across all 50 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.1% on the previous year and up 50.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” import quantity in Asia peaked at 2.38 million t in 2016 and was at its lowest, 600 t, in 1967.

That places Asia 2nd out of 30 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 2,333 t 600 t 5,400 t 3
1970s 23,140 t 4,100 t 36,200 t 10
1980s 44,250 t 17,000 t 145,100 t 10
1990s 341,727 t 142,700 t 497,772 t 10
2000s 1.24 million t 467,424 t 1.76 million t 10
2010s 2.14 million t 1.95 million t 2.38 million t 7

Countries ranked near Asia

  1. 1 China 1.76 million t compare
  2. 2 China, mainland 1.73 million t compare
  3. 3 Republic of Korea 311,000 t compare
  4. 4 India 143,595 t compare
  5. 5 Sweden 137,483 t compare

See the full ranking of 174 places β†’

More environment data for Asia

All data for Asia β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” import quantity in Asia?
Semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” import quantity in Asia was 2.38 million t in 2016, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” import quantity recorded in Asia?
The highest recorded value was 2.38 million t in 2016.
What is the lowest semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” import quantity recorded in Asia?
The lowest recorded value was 600 t in 1967.
How does Asia rank for semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” import quantity?
Asia ranks 2nd out of 30 groups with data for 2016.
Is semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” import quantity rising or falling in Asia?
Over the last ten years it is up 50.4%. 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 Semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” Import quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” Import quantity
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
174 places, 4,802 data points, 1961–2016
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