Soft-Fibres, Other — Other uses in Europe

Europe: Soft-Fibres, Other — Other uses was 204,555 t in 2013. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2013)
204,555 t
Change on year
down 13.2%
Rank
3rd
of 28 groups
All-time high
1.21 million t
in 1965
All-time low
181,433 t
in 2011
Years of data
53
1961–2013

Soft-Fibres, Other — Other uses in Europe, 1961–2013

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for soft-fibres, other — other uses in Europe is 204,555 t, measured in 2013.

That represents a change of down 13.2% on the previous year and down 39.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, soft-fibres, other — other uses in Europe peaked at 1.21 million t in 1965 and was at its lowest, 181,433 t, in 2011.

Europe ranks 3rd of 28 groups on this measure, in the top 10%.

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

Soft-Fibres, Other — Other uses in Europe, year by year

Annual values for Soft-Fibres, Other — Other uses (non-food) in Europe, 1961 to 2013.
Year t Change
1961 1.05 million t
1962 1.11 million t +5.4%
1963 1.09 million t -2.0%
1964 1.11 million t +2.2%
1965 1.21 million t +9.1%
1966 1.16 million t -4.8%
1967 1.13 million t -2.6%
1968 913,379 t -18.9%
1969 987,502 t +8.1%
1970 890,003 t -9.9%
1971 922,040 t +3.6%
1972 898,836 t -2.5%
1973 877,660 t -2.4%
1974 811,198 t -7.6%
1975 898,210 t +10.7%
1976 942,842 t +5.0%
1977 872,471 t -7.5%
1978 816,279 t -6.4%
1979 702,441 t -13.9%
1980 655,407 t -6.7%
1981 557,389 t -15.0%
1982 710,917 t +27.5%
1983 814,325 t +14.5%
1984 779,730 t -4.2%
1985 736,012 t -5.6%
1986 644,643 t -12.4%
1987 729,360 t +13.1%
1988 667,488 t -8.5%
1989 686,135 t +2.8%
1990 553,564 t -19.3%
1991 526,875 t -4.8%
1992 405,678 t -23.0%
1993 367,571 t -9.4%
1994 365,153 t -0.7%
1995 406,638 t +11.4%
1996 391,595 t -3.7%
1997 312,948 t -20.1%
1998 372,403 t +19.0%
1999 364,218 t -2.2%
2000 338,889 t -7.0%
2001 288,364 t -14.9%
2002 313,504 t +8.7%
2003 340,238 t +8.5%
2004 322,851 t -5.1%
2005 277,627 t -14.0%
2006 211,869 t -23.7%
2007 211,404 t -0.2%
2008 223,123 t +5.5%
2009 201,885 t -9.5%
2010 199,629 t -1.1%
2011 181,433 t -9.1%
2012 235,720 t +29.9%
2013 204,555 t -13.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 1.08 million t 913,379 t 1.21 million t 9
1970s 863,198 t 702,441 t 942,842 t 10
1980s 698,141 t 557,389 t 814,325 t 10
1990s 406,664 t 312,948 t 553,564 t 10
2000s 272,975 t 201,885 t 340,238 t 10
2010s 205,334 t 181,433 t 235,720 t 4

Countries ranked near Europe

  1. 1 USSR 343,990 t compare
  2. 2 China, mainland 293,874 t compare
  3. 3 Indonesia 66,309 t compare
  4. 4 Russian Federation 47,868 t compare
  5. 5 Belgium 39,264 t compare
  6. 6 Belgium-Luxembourg 37,110 t compare

See the full ranking of 178 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is soft-fibres, other — other uses in Europe?
Soft-fibres, other — other uses in Europe was 204,555 t in 2013, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest soft-fibres, other — other uses recorded in Europe?
The highest recorded value was 1.21 million t in 1965.
What is the lowest soft-fibres, other — other uses recorded in Europe?
The lowest recorded value was 181,433 t in 2011.
How does Europe rank for soft-fibres, other — other uses?
Europe ranks 3rd out of 28 groups with data for 2013.
Is soft-fibres, other — other uses rising or falling in Europe?
Over the last ten years it is down 39.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Europe data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Soft-Fibres, Other — Other uses (non-food). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Soft-Fibres, Other — Other uses (non-food)
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
178 places, 8,520 data points, 1961–2013
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