The provided graph illustrates the manufacturing of sheet in five distinct nations from 2001 to 2007.
Overall, the US occupied the highest position throughout the period while the productivity of Malaysia rose at the fastest rate among the recorded countries. In addition, most nations experienced an increasing trend throughout the time interval, except Norway.
Regarding America, it is evident that it began with around 250 million in 2001, and it subsequently witnessed a linear rise of approximately 75 million in the following 12 years; however, it unexpectedly dropped by about 25 million in the remaining period. In terms of Malaysia, it soared at an accelerating rate from about 100 million to 175 million from 2001 to 2009. Subsequently, it stablized at 175 million in the upcoming 4 years. Then, it suddenly rose by 75 million in the following 4 years. With respect to Thailand, it experienced a modest rise of half a million in the first 8 years, and subsequently reached a plateau at 200 million in the remaining period.
Talking about Spain, wec an observe that it generally increased at a decelerating speed by almost a quarter of a million in the first 12 years. Neverthelss, it is noticeable that it surged by 25 million from 2013 to 2017. As regards Norway, it constantly decreased from 200 million to 100 million from 2001 to 2017, which had almost halved in the recorded time interval.