Semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” Production in USSR

USSR: Semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” Production was 510,000 t in 1991. β–² Rising

Latest (1991)
510,000 t
Change on year
down 5.4%
World rank
5th
of 80 countries
All-time high
539,000 t
in 1989
All-time low
150,000 t
in 1964
Years of data
28
1964–1991

Semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” Production in USSR, 1964–1991

100.0k200.0k300.0k400.0k500.0k1964197719911964: 150.0k t1965: 166.3k t1966: 208.0k t1967: 240.2k t1968: 241.8k t1969: 270.0k t1970: 163.4k t1971: 198.2k t1972: 231.5k t1973: 240.0k t1974: 255.0k t1975: 290.0k t1976: 300.0k t1977: 320.0k t1978: 350.0k t1979: 326.0k t1980: 329.0k t1981: 338.0k t1982: 344.0k t1983: 366.0k t1984: 377.0k t1985: 387.0k t1986: 400.0k t1987: 399.0k t1988: 404.0k t1989: 539.0k t1990: 539.0k t1991: 510.0k t

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€” production in USSR is 510,000 t, measured in 1991.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.4% on the previous year and up 50.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” production in USSR peaked at 539,000 t in 1989 and was at its lowest, 150,000 t, in 1964.

That places USSR 5th out of 80 countries with data for 1991, putting it in the top 10%.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 28 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 212,717 t 150,000 t 270,000 t 6
1970s 267,410 t 163,400 t 350,000 t 10
1980s 388,300 t 329,000 t 539,000 t 10
1990s 524,500 t 510,000 t 539,000 t 2

Countries ranked near USSR

  1. 3 Russian Federation 600,000 t
  2. 4 Finland 519,250 t compare
  3. 6 Poland, Republic of 431,500 t compare
  4. 7 Canada 398,865 t compare
  5. 8 Indonesia 277,000 t compare

See the full ranking of 113 places β†’

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All data for USSR β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” production in USSR?
Semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” production in USSR was 510,000 t in 1991, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” production recorded in USSR?
The highest recorded value was 539,000 t in 1989.
What is the lowest semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” production recorded in USSR?
The lowest recorded value was 150,000 t in 1964.
How does USSR rank for semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” production?
USSR ranks 5th out of 80 countries with data for 1991.
Is semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” production rising or falling in USSR?
Over the last ten years it is up 50.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this USSR 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€” Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” Production
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
113 places, 3,801 data points, 1961–2016
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