Semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Import quantity in Europe
Europe: Semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Import quantity was 676,495 t in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Import quantity in Europe, 1961–2016
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity in Europe is 676,495 t, measured in 2016.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 16.8% on the previous year and up 2.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity in Europe peaked at 732,787 t in 2013 and was at its lowest, 15,000 t, in 1962.
Europe ranks 4th of 29 groups on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Import quantity in Europe, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 16,200 t | — |
| 1962 | 15,000 t | -7.4% |
| 1963 | 58,000 t | +286.7% |
| 1964 | 64,900 t | +11.9% |
| 1965 | 70,200 t | +8.2% |
| 1966 | 83,900 t | +19.5% |
| 1967 | 80,600 t | -3.9% |
| 1968 | 83,900 t | +4.1% |
| 1969 | 104,600 t | +24.7% |
| 1970 | 104,300 t | -0.3% |
| 1971 | 105,500 t | +1.2% |
| 1972 | 112,100 t | +6.3% |
| 1973 | 124,200 t | +10.8% |
| 1974 | 127,700 t | +2.8% |
| 1975 | 79,300 t | -37.9% |
| 1976 | 93,500 t | +17.9% |
| 1977 | 88,200 t | -5.7% |
| 1978 | 85,600 t | -2.9% |
| 1979 | 101,700 t | +18.8% |
| 1980 | 100,800 t | -0.9% |
| 1981 | 99,900 t | -0.9% |
| 1982 | 84,900 t | -15.0% |
| 1983 | 86,300 t | +1.6% |
| 1984 | 129,900 t | +50.5% |
| 1985 | 112,300 t | -13.5% |
| 1986 | 147,100 t | +31.0% |
| 1987 | 117,000 t | -20.5% |
| 1988 | 111,600 t | -4.6% |
| 1989 | 122,800 t | +10.0% |
| 1990 | 201,000 t | +63.7% |
| 1991 | 185,300 t | -7.8% |
| 1992 | 287,360 t | +55.1% |
| 1993 | 310,213 t | +8.0% |
| 1994 | 363,103 t | +17.0% |
| 1995 | 409,842 t | +12.9% |
| 1996 | 380,219 t | -7.2% |
| 1997 | 414,922 t | +9.1% |
| 1998 | 445,112 t | +7.3% |
| 1999 | 438,690 t | -1.4% |
| 2000 | 511,840 t | +16.7% |
| 2001 | 504,272 t | -1.5% |
| 2002 | 487,719 t | -3.3% |
| 2003 | 449,012 t | -7.9% |
| 2004 | 440,358 t | -1.9% |
| 2005 | 534,007 t | +21.3% |
| 2006 | 660,125 t | +23.6% |
| 2007 | 675,885 t | +2.4% |
| 2008 | 566,582 t | -16.2% |
| 2009 | 411,993 t | -27.3% |
| 2010 | 479,582 t | +16.4% |
| 2011 | 502,007 t | +4.7% |
| 2012 | 539,248 t | +7.4% |
| 2013 | 732,787 t | +35.9% |
| 2014 | 642,765 t | -12.3% |
| 2015 | 579,159 t | -9.9% |
| 2016 | 676,495 t | +16.8% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Import quantity in Europe changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | +286.7% | 15,000 t | 58,000 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 64,144 t | 15,000 t | 104,600 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 102,210 t | 79,300 t | 127,700 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 111,260 t | 84,900 t | 147,100 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 343,576 t | 185,300 t | 445,112 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 524,179 t | 411,993 t | 675,885 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 593,149 t | 479,582 t | 732,787 t | 7 |
Countries ranked near Europe
- 1 China 1.76 million t compare
- 2 China, mainland 1.73 million t compare
- 3 Republic of Korea 311,000 t compare
- 4 India 143,595 t compare
- 5 Sweden 137,483 t compare
- 6 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 117,108 t compare
- 6 United Kingdom 117,108 t compare
More environment data for Europe
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -1.75 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -3.33 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.435 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.71 °C (2025)
- Total fibre furnish — Production 101.18 million t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Production 73.33 million t (2024)
- Paper and paperboard — Production 94.14 million t (2024)
- Recovered paper — Production 57.94 million t (2024)
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Use per area of cropland 49.53 kg/ha (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity in Europe?
- Semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity in Europe was 676,495 t in 2016, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity recorded in Europe?
- The highest recorded value was 732,787 t in 2013.
- What is the lowest semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity recorded in Europe?
- The lowest recorded value was 15,000 t in 1962.
- How does Europe rank for semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity?
- Europe ranks 4th out of 29 groups with data for 2016.
- Is semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity rising or falling in Europe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Europe 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) — Import quantity. 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