Semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Import quantity in Sweden
Sweden: Semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Import quantity was 137,483 t in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Import quantity in Sweden, 1964–2016
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Sweden recorded 137,483 t for semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity in 2016. That is the highest value across all 53 years on record.
The figure is up 650.8% on the previous year and up 101.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity in Sweden peaked at 137,483 t in 2016 and was at its lowest, 100 t, in 1974.
Sweden ranks 5th 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 Sweden, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 200 t | — |
| 1965 | 600 t | +200.0% |
| 1966 | 2,500 t | +316.7% |
| 1967 | 900 t | -64.0% |
| 1968 | 900 t | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 300 t | -66.7% |
| 1970 | 400 t | +33.3% |
| 1971 | 500 t | +25.0% |
| 1972 | 400 t | -20.0% |
| 1973 | 200 t | -50.0% |
| 1974 | 100 t | -50.0% |
| 1975 | 100 t | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 100 t | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 100 t | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 100 t | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 100 t | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 100 t | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 100 t | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 100 t | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 100 t | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 4,600 t | +4500.0% |
| 1985 | 6,400 t | +39.1% |
| 1986 | 9,000 t | +40.6% |
| 1987 | 7,500 t | -16.7% |
| 1988 | 9,500 t | +26.7% |
| 1989 | 15,600 t | +64.2% |
| 1990 | 14,100 t | -9.6% |
| 1991 | 14,000 t | -0.7% |
| 1992 | 22,469 t | +60.5% |
| 1993 | 24,839 t | +10.5% |
| 1994 | 27,000 t | +8.7% |
| 1995 | 9,000 t | -66.7% |
| 1996 | 6,000 t | -33.3% |
| 1997 | 10,000 t | +66.7% |
| 1998 | 7,600 t | -24.0% |
| 1999 | 7,000 t | -7.9% |
| 2000 | 15,990 t | +128.4% |
| 2001 | 14,770 t | -7.6% |
| 2002 | 57,335 t | +288.2% |
| 2003 | 62,106 t | +8.3% |
| 2004 | 68,825 t | +10.8% |
| 2005 | 61,800 t | -10.2% |
| 2006 | 68,360 t | +10.6% |
| 2007 | 61,000 t | -10.8% |
| 2008 | 32,186 t | -47.2% |
| 2009 | 18,000 t | -44.1% |
| 2010 | 38,000 t | +111.1% |
| 2011 | 19,576 t | -48.5% |
| 2012 | 15,933 t | -18.6% |
| 2013 | 18,712 t | +17.4% |
| 2014 | 26,690 t | +42.6% |
| 2015 | 18,311 t | -31.4% |
| 2016 | 137,483 t | +650.8% |
Sweden compared with similar countries
- Sweden's 137,483 t is above the median for high income countries, which is 91 t, 1510.8× the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Sweden's 137,483 t is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 91 t, 1510.8× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Import quantity in Sweden 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | +4500.0% | 100 t | 4,600 t |
| 2016 | +650.8% | 18,311 t | 137,483 t |
| 1966 | +316.7% | 600 t | 2,500 t |
| 2002 | +288.2% | 14,770 t | 57,335 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 900 t | 200 t | 2,500 t | 6 |
| 1970s | 210 t | 100 t | 500 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 5,300 t | 100 t | 15,600 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 14,201 t | 6,000 t | 27,000 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 46,037 t | 14,770 t | 68,825 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 39,244 t | 15,933 t | 137,483 t | 7 |
Countries ranked near Sweden
- 2 China, mainland 1.73 million t compare
- 3 Republic of Korea 311,000 t compare
- 4 India 143,595 t compare
- 6 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 117,108 t compare
- 6 United Kingdom 117,108 t compare
- 8 Italy 107,862 t compare
More environment data for Sweden
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 1.1 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -2.12 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.852 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.72 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0.4367 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.27 % 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 -0.0922 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity in Sweden?
- Semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity in Sweden was 137,483 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 Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 137,483 t in 2016.
- What is the lowest semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 100 t in 1974.
- How does Sweden rank for semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity?
- Sweden ranks 5th out of 154 countries with data for 2016.
- Is semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is up 101.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sweden 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