Hard Fibres, Other — Import Quantity in South America

South America: Hard Fibres, Other — Import Quantity was 682 t in 2013. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2013)
682 t
Change on year
up 23.1%
Rank
27th
of 29 groups
All-time high
2,316 t
in 2008
All-time low
1 t
in 1984
Years of data
53
1961–2013

Hard Fibres, Other — Import Quantity in South America, 1961–2013

05001.0k1.5k2.0k2.5k196119872013

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.

Analysis

The most recent figure for hard fibres, other — import quantity in South America is 682 t, measured in 2013.

The figure is up 23.1% on the previous year and down 3.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, hard fibres, other — import quantity in South America peaked at 2,316 t in 2008 and was at its lowest, 1 t, in 1984.

That places South America 27th out of 29 groups with data for 2013, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Hard Fibres, Other — Import Quantity in South America, year by year

Annual values for Hard Fibres, Other — Import Quantity in South America, 1961 to 2013.
Year t Change
1961 11 t
1962 41 t +272.7%
1963 130 t +217.1%
1964 35 t -73.1%
1965 14 t -60.0%
1966 191 t +1264.3%
1967 239 t +25.1%
1968 205 t -14.2%
1969 193 t -5.9%
1970 302 t +56.5%
1971 274 t -9.3%
1972 165 t -39.8%
1973 384 t +132.7%
1974 433 t +12.8%
1975 466 t +7.6%
1976 278 t -40.3%
1977 438 t +57.6%
1978 792 t +80.8%
1979 260 t -67.2%
1980 254 t -2.3%
1981 238 t -6.3%
1982 209 t -12.2%
1983 48 t -77.0%
1984 1 t -97.9%
1985 3 t +200.0%
1986 4 t +33.3%
1987 12 t +200.0%
1988 3 t -75.0%
1989 51 t +1600.0%
1990 24 t -52.9%
1991 231 t +862.5%
1992 182 t -21.2%
1993 352 t +93.4%
1994 562 t +59.7%
1995 789 t +40.4%
1996 665 t -15.7%
1997 756 t +13.7%
1998 685 t -9.4%
1999 1,102 t +60.9%
2000 248 t -77.5%
2001 1,004 t +304.8%
2002 359 t -64.2%
2003 708 t +97.2%
2004 818 t +15.5%
2005 550 t -32.8%
2006 475 t -13.6%
2007 2,097 t +341.5%
2008 2,316 t +10.4%
2009 1,163 t -49.8%
2010 658 t -43.4%
2011 251 t -61.9%
2012 554 t +120.7%
2013 682 t +23.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 117.67 t 11 t 239 t 9
1970s 379.2 t 165 t 792 t 10
1980s 82.3 t 1 t 254 t 10
1990s 534.8 t 24 t 1,102 t 10
2000s 973.8 t 248 t 2,316 t 10
2010s 536.25 t 251 t 682 t 4

Countries ranked near South America

  1. 24 Egypt 2,070 t compare
  2. 25 Greece 2,047 t compare
  3. 26 Indonesia 2,019 t compare
  4. 27 Japan 1,897 t compare
  5. 28 New Zealand 1,874 t compare
  6. 29 United Arab Emirates 1,777 t compare
  7. 30 Malaysia 1,767 t compare

See the full ranking of 180 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is hard fibres, other — import quantity in South America?
Hard fibres, other — import quantity in South America was 682 t in 2013, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest hard fibres, other — import quantity recorded in South America?
The highest recorded value was 2,316 t in 2008.
What is the lowest hard fibres, other — import quantity recorded in South America?
The lowest recorded value was 1 t in 1984.
How does South America rank for hard fibres, other — import quantity?
South America ranks 27th out of 29 groups with data for 2013.
Is hard fibres, other — import quantity rising or falling in South America?
Over the last ten years it is down 3.7%. 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 Hard Fibres, Other — Import Quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Hard Fibres, Other — Import Quantity
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
180 places, 8,660 data points, 1961–2013
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