Semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Import quantity in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Import quantity was 581 t in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Import quantity in Saudi Arabia, 1992–2016
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Saudi Arabia recorded 581 t for semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity in 2016.
The figure is down 74.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity in Saudi Arabia peaked at 3,639 t in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0 t, in 1998.
Saudi Arabia ranks 52nd of 154 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 102 t | — |
| 1993 | 602 t | +490.2% |
| 1994 | 81 t | -86.5% |
| 1995 | 81 t | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 400 t | +393.8% |
| 1997 | 400 t | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 0 t | -100.0% |
| 1999 | 0 t | — |
| 2000 | 0 t | — |
| 2001 | 0 t | — |
| 2002 | 0 t | — |
| 2003 | 0 t | — |
| 2004 | 2,269 t | — |
| 2005 | 2,269 t | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 2,269 t | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 700 t | -69.1% |
| 2008 | 700 t | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 700 t | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 3,639 t | +419.9% |
| 2011 | 1,830 t | -49.7% |
| 2012 | 2,848 t | +55.6% |
| 2013 | 1,140 t | -60.0% |
| 2014 | 46 t | -96.0% |
| 2015 | 0 t | -100.0% |
| 2016 | 581 t | — |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 581 t is above the median for high income countries, which is 91 t, 6.4× the median. (53 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 208.25 t | 0 t | 602 t | 8 |
| 2000s | 890.7 t | 0 t | 2,269 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,441 t | 0 t | 3,639 t | 7 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
- 49 South Africa 847 t compare
- 50 Sri Lanka 790 t compare
- 51 Bangladesh 622 t compare
- 53 Ireland 555 t compare
- 54 Lebanon 538 t compare
- 55 El Salvador 446 t compare
More environment data for Saudi Arabia
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -52.52 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -27.86 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.424 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.58 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.53 % 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 9.62 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity in Saudi Arabia?
- Semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity in Saudi Arabia was 581 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 Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 3,639 t in 2010.
- What is the lowest semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 t in 1998.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 52nd out of 154 countries with data for 2016.
- Is semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 74.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia 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