Semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Import quantity in India
India: Semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Import quantity was 143,595 t in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Import quantity in India, 1992–2016
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2016, semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity in India stood at 143,595 t. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
That represents a change of up 19.8% on the previous year and up 20.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity in India peaked at 143,595 t in 2016 and was at its lowest, 9,987 t, in 1992.
India ranks 4th of 154 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 India, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 9,987 t | — |
| 1993 | 36,392 t | +264.4% |
| 1994 | 42,464 t | +16.7% |
| 1995 | 66,400 t | +56.4% |
| 1996 | 52,000 t | -21.7% |
| 1997 | 37,600 t | -27.7% |
| 1998 | 46,000 t | +22.3% |
| 1999 | 38,000 t | -17.4% |
| 2000 | 20,400 t | -46.3% |
| 2001 | 44,800 t | +119.6% |
| 2002 | 36,000 t | -19.6% |
| 2003 | 58,493 t | +62.5% |
| 2004 | 58,493 t | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 39,199 t | -33.0% |
| 2006 | 119,000 t | +203.6% |
| 2007 | 45,000 t | -62.2% |
| 2008 | 40,895 t | -9.1% |
| 2009 | 19,880 t | -51.4% |
| 2010 | 52,418 t | +163.7% |
| 2011 | 67,305 t | +28.4% |
| 2012 | 123,872 t | +84.0% |
| 2013 | 75,854 t | -38.8% |
| 2014 | 137,662 t | +81.5% |
| 2015 | 119,867 t | -12.9% |
| 2016 | 143,595 t | +19.8% |
India compared with similar countries
- India's 143,595 t is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1 t, 143595.0× the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 41,105 t | 9,987 t | 66,400 t | 8 |
| 2000s | 48,216 t | 19,880 t | 119,000 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 102,939 t | 52,418 t | 143,595 t | 7 |
Countries ranked near India
- 1 China 1.76 million t compare
- 2 China, mainland 1.73 million t compare
- 3 Republic of Korea 311,000 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 India
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 11.05 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 12.52 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.254 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 0.954 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 17.18 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 3.92 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate 1.12 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity in India?
- Semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity in India was 143,595 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 India?
- The highest recorded value was 143,595 t in 2016.
- What is the lowest semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,987 t in 1992.
- How does India rank for semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity?
- India ranks 4th out of 154 countries with data for 2016.
- Is semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India 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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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