Soft-Fibres, Other — Other uses in South America

South America: Soft-Fibres, Other — Other uses was 11,455 t in 2013. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2013)
11,455 t
Change on year
up 2.2%
Rank
14th
of 28 groups
All-time high
58,322 t
in 1972
All-time low
9,866 t
in 2001
Years of data
53
1961–2013

Soft-Fibres, Other — Other uses in South America, 1961–2013

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

Analysis

In 2013, soft-fibres, other — other uses in South America stood at 11,455 t.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.2% on the previous year and up 9.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, soft-fibres, other — other uses in South America peaked at 58,322 t in 1972 and was at its lowest, 9,866 t, in 2001.

That places South America 14th out of 28 groups with data for 2013, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Soft-Fibres, Other — Other uses in South America, year by year

Annual values for Soft-Fibres, Other — Other uses (non-food) in South America, 1961 to 2013.
Year t Change
1961 34,344 t
1962 34,941 t +1.7%
1963 31,219 t -10.7%
1964 36,327 t +16.4%
1965 35,867 t -1.3%
1966 38,774 t +8.1%
1967 40,941 t +5.6%
1968 42,317 t +3.4%
1969 45,754 t +8.1%
1970 46,258 t +1.1%
1971 57,090 t +23.4%
1972 58,322 t +2.2%
1973 44,336 t -24.0%
1974 38,586 t -13.0%
1975 31,197 t -19.1%
1976 26,728 t -14.3%
1977 19,206 t -28.1%
1978 12,717 t -33.8%
1979 15,216 t +19.7%
1980 23,595 t +55.1%
1981 17,001 t -27.9%
1982 15,782 t -7.2%
1983 15,711 t -0.4%
1984 15,914 t +1.3%
1985 18,329 t +15.2%
1986 14,758 t -19.5%
1987 24,428 t +65.5%
1988 27,996 t +14.6%
1989 21,257 t -24.1%
1990 20,720 t -2.5%
1991 20,225 t -2.4%
1992 21,040 t +4.0%
1993 23,804 t +13.1%
1994 21,675 t -8.9%
1995 22,460 t +3.6%
1996 19,753 t -12.1%
1997 17,843 t -9.7%
1998 12,766 t -28.5%
1999 13,826 t +8.3%
2000 10,704 t -22.6%
2001 9,866 t -7.8%
2002 10,043 t +1.8%
2003 10,440 t +4.0%
2004 11,075 t +6.1%
2005 11,515 t +4.0%
2006 11,413 t -0.9%
2007 11,816 t +3.5%
2008 11,286 t -4.5%
2009 11,219 t -0.6%
2010 11,197 t -0.2%
2011 11,553 t +3.2%
2012 11,203 t -3.0%
2013 11,455 t +2.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 37,832 t 31,219 t 45,754 t 9
1970s 34,966 t 12,717 t 58,322 t 10
1980s 19,477 t 14,758 t 27,996 t 10
1990s 19,411 t 12,766 t 23,804 t 10
2000s 10,938 t 9,866 t 11,816 t 10
2010s 11,352 t 11,197 t 11,553 t 4

Countries ranked near South America

  1. 11 Czechoslovakia 10,636 t compare
  2. 11 United Republic of Tanzania 0 t compare
  3. 11 Viet Nam 0 t compare
  4. 11 Polynesia 0 t compare
  5. 12 Czechia 10,248 t compare
  6. 13 Spain 10,057 t compare
  7. 14 Chile 7,256 t compare
  8. 15 Japan 6,958 t compare
  9. 16 Germany 6,930 t compare
  10. 17 India 6,767 t compare

See the full ranking of 178 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is soft-fibres, other — other uses in South America?
Soft-fibres, other — other uses in South America was 11,455 t in 2013, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest soft-fibres, other — other uses recorded in South America?
The highest recorded value was 58,322 t in 1972.
What is the lowest soft-fibres, other — other uses recorded in South America?
The lowest recorded value was 9,866 t in 2001.
How does South America rank for soft-fibres, other — other uses?
South America ranks 14th out of 28 groups with data for 2013.
Is soft-fibres, other — other uses rising or falling in South America?
Over the last ten years it is up 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 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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