Around 190 million metric tons of pulp for paper were produced worldwide in 2024. Of this total, chemical pulp accounted for more than three-quarters of production, whereas mechanical and semi-chemical pulp represented roughly 13 percent of the total output.
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FAO. (January 9, 2026). Distribution of pulp production worldwide in 2024, by type [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 20, 2026, from /statistics/596069/pulp-production-distribution-worldwide-by-grade/
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