In 2007, world wide annual production stood at approximately 1,600,000 tonnes.

In 1973 it peaked at slightly more than 7 million tonnes.

Global production is estimated at 16,000 to 30,000 tonnes a year, with an annual growth rate of 10%.

Total annual film capacity currently stands at more than 120,000 tonnes.

Recent cargo volume stood at 12 million tonnes a year.

Last year, our corn production stood at no more than 100 000 tonnes.

In the 2010-2011 season, world production is estimated to be at 58.4 million tonnes.

November 1972 saw the highest production for one week at 11,486 tonnes.

At 200 tonnes, the blue whale is the largest animal on Earth.

The global pulse market is estimated at 60 million tonnes.