Wood pulp — Import value in South America
South America: Wood pulp — Import value was 681,271 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Wood pulp — Import value in South America, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
South America recorded 681,271 1000 USD for wood pulp — import value in 2024.
That represents a change of down 9.3% on the previous year and down 9.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wood pulp — import value in South America peaked at 888,073 1000 USD in 2011 and was at its lowest, 4,036 1000 USD, in 1963.
That places South America 18th out of 29 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Wood pulp — Import value in South America, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 6,529 1000 USD | — |
| 1962 | 5,196 1000 USD | -20.4% |
| 1963 | 4,036 1000 USD | -22.3% |
| 1964 | 10,440 1000 USD | +158.7% |
| 1965 | 9,812 1000 USD | -6.0% |
| 1966 | 21,806 1000 USD | +122.2% |
| 1967 | 14,904 1000 USD | -31.7% |
| 1968 | 66,088 1000 USD | +343.4% |
| 1969 | 66,484 1000 USD | +0.6% |
| 1970 | 80,124 1000 USD | +20.5% |
| 1971 | 84,847 1000 USD | +5.9% |
| 1972 | 97,181 1000 USD | +14.5% |
| 1973 | 114,248 1000 USD | +17.6% |
| 1974 | 223,040 1000 USD | +95.2% |
| 1975 | 157,365 1000 USD | -29.4% |
| 1976 | 131,103 1000 USD | -16.7% |
| 1977 | 130,837 1000 USD | -0.2% |
| 1978 | 134,790 1000 USD | +3.0% |
| 1979 | 189,515 1000 USD | +40.6% |
| 1980 | 213,553 1000 USD | +12.7% |
| 1981 | 248,082 1000 USD | +16.2% |
| 1982 | 239,424 1000 USD | -3.5% |
| 1983 | 158,077 1000 USD | -34.0% |
| 1984 | 180,263 1000 USD | +14.0% |
| 1985 | 166,580 1000 USD | -7.6% |
| 1986 | 176,373 1000 USD | +5.9% |
| 1987 | 220,184 1000 USD | +24.8% |
| 1988 | 242,286 1000 USD | +10.0% |
| 1989 | 281,294 1000 USD | +16.1% |
| 1990 | 242,905 1000 USD | -13.6% |
| 1991 | 275,988 1000 USD | +13.6% |
| 1992 | 348,152 1000 USD | +26.1% |
| 1993 | 221,037 1000 USD | -36.5% |
| 1994 | 281,004 1000 USD | +27.1% |
| 1995 | 512,039 1000 USD | +82.2% |
| 1996 | 388,475 1000 USD | -24.1% |
| 1997 | 387,602 1000 USD | -0.2% |
| 1998 | 383,718 1000 USD | -1.0% |
| 1999 | 394,012 1000 USD | +2.7% |
| 2000 | 508,850 1000 USD | +29.1% |
| 2001 | 394,024 1000 USD | -22.6% |
| 2002 | 400,003 1000 USD | +1.5% |
| 2003 | 409,998 1000 USD | +2.5% |
| 2004 | 465,576 1000 USD | +13.6% |
| 2005 | 466,850 1000 USD | +0.3% |
| 2006 | 496,690 1000 USD | +6.4% |
| 2007 | 523,173 1000 USD | +5.3% |
| 2008 | 723,461 1000 USD | +38.3% |
| 2009 | 557,689 1000 USD | -22.9% |
| 2010 | 779,121 1000 USD | +39.7% |
| 2011 | 888,073 1000 USD | +14.0% |
| 2012 | 753,555 1000 USD | -15.1% |
| 2013 | 765,771 1000 USD | +1.6% |
| 2014 | 754,686 1000 USD | -1.4% |
| 2015 | 797,181 1000 USD | +5.6% |
| 2016 | 618,905 1000 USD | -22.4% |
| 2017 | 530,706 1000 USD | -14.3% |
| 2018 | 602,026 1000 USD | +13.4% |
| 2019 | 613,407 1000 USD | +1.9% |
| 2020 | 523,654 1000 USD | -14.6% |
| 2021 | 645,108 1000 USD | +23.2% |
| 2022 | 783,323 1000 USD | +21.4% |
| 2023 | 750,858 1000 USD | -4.1% |
| 2024 | 681,271 1000 USD | -9.3% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Wood pulp — Import value in South America 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | +343.4% | 14,904 1000 USD | 66,088 1000 USD |
| 1964 | +158.7% | 4,036 1000 USD | 10,440 1000 USD |
| 1966 | +122.2% | 9,812 1000 USD | 21,806 1000 USD |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 22,811 1000 USD | 4,036 1000 USD | 66,484 1000 USD | 9 |
| 1970s | 134,305 1000 USD | 80,124 1000 USD | 223,040 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1980s | 212,612 1000 USD | 158,077 1000 USD | 281,294 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 343,493 1000 USD | 221,037 1000 USD | 512,039 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 494,631 1000 USD | 394,024 1000 USD | 723,461 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 710,343 1000 USD | 530,706 1000 USD | 888,073 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 676,843 1000 USD | 523,654 1000 USD | 783,323 1000 USD | 5 |
Countries ranked near South America
- 15 Poland 900,711 1000 USD compare
- 16 Mexico 848,796 1000 USD compare
- 17 Thailand 591,153 1000 USD compare
- 18 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 566,551 1000 USD compare
- 18 United Kingdom 566,551 1000 USD compare
- 20 Belgium 512,595 1000 USD compare
- 21 China, Taiwan Province of 471,645 1000 USD compare
More environment data for South America
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -4.98 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -6.52 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.218 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.23 °C (2025)
- Roundwood — Production 477.72 million m3 (2024)
- Roundwood, non-coniferous — Production 379.32 million m3 (2024)
- Roundwood, coniferous — Production 98.40 million m3 (2024)
- Roundwood — Export value 589,290 1000 USD (2024)
- Roundwood — Export quantity 4.28 million m3 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is wood pulp — import value in South America?
- Wood pulp — import value in South America was 681,271 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest wood pulp — import value recorded in South America?
- The highest recorded value was 888,073 1000 USD in 2011.
- What is the lowest wood pulp — import value recorded in South America?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,036 1000 USD in 1963.
- How does South America rank for wood pulp — import value?
- South America ranks 18th out of 29 groups with data for 2024.
- Is wood pulp — import value rising or falling in South America?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South America data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Wood pulp — Import value. 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