The global consumption of pulp for paper amounted to 197.17 million metric tons in 2022. Pulp consumption has tripled worldwide since the 1960s. There have been several noticeable drops in consumption over the past 60 years. These reductions typically occurred during global financial crises, such as between 2008 and 2009.
Consumption of pulp for paper worldwide from 1961 to 2022 (in million metric tons)
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Statista. (December 21, 2023). Consumption of pulp for paper worldwide from 1961 to 2022 (in million metric tons) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved June 10, 2024, from https://internal.statista.com/statistics/1177457/consumption-of-pulp-worldwide/
Statista. "Consumption of pulp for paper worldwide from 1961 to 2022 (in million metric tons)." Chart. December 21, 2023. Statista. Accessed June 10, 2024. https://internal.statista.com/statistics/1177457/consumption-of-pulp-worldwide/
Statista. (2023). Consumption of pulp for paper worldwide from 1961 to 2022 (in million metric tons). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: June 10, 2024. https://internal.statista.com/statistics/1177457/consumption-of-pulp-worldwide/
Statista. "Consumption of Pulp for Paper Worldwide from 1961 to 2022 (in Million Metric Tons)." Statista, Statista Inc., 21 Dec 2023, https://internal.statista.com/statistics/1177457/consumption-of-pulp-worldwide/
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Consumption of pulp for paper worldwide from 1961 to 2022 (in million metric tons) [Graph], Statista, December 21, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://internal.statista.com/statistics/1177457/consumption-of-pulp-worldwide/