China, mainland vs Southern Asia: Sawlogs and veneer logs, non-coniferous — Production
Sawlogs and veneer logs, non-coniferous — Production over time
- China, mainland
- Southern Asia
How they compare
China, mainland currently reports 79.48 million m3 against 52.93 million m3 in Southern Asia, a difference of 26.55 million m3.
That makes China, mainland's figure about 1.5 times Southern Asia's.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 64 shared years of data; in 1961 it was China, mainland ahead.
China, mainland ranks 2nd and Southern Asia ranks 5th of 164 countries.
Across the 7 decades both report, China, mainland averaged higher in 5 and Southern Asia in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China, mainland | Southern Asia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7.18 million m3 | 7.16 million m3 | 15,778 m3 | China, mainland |
| 1970s | 12.74 million m3 | 11.93 million m3 | 814,600 m3 | China, mainland |
| 1980s | 19.38 million m3 | 17.13 million m3 | 2.25 million m3 | China, mainland |
| 1990s | 19.31 million m3 | 30.01 million m3 | 10.70 million m3 | Southern Asia |
| 2000s | 25.40 million m3 | 41.76 million m3 | 16.36 million m3 | Southern Asia |
| 2010s | 64.53 million m3 | 49.45 million m3 | 15.07 million m3 | China, mainland |
| 2020s | 72.49 million m3 | 52.69 million m3 | 19.80 million m3 | China, mainland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher sawlogs and veneer logs, non-coniferous — production, China, mainland or Southern Asia?
- China, mainland, at 79.48 million m3 against 52.93 million m3 in Southern Asia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in sawlogs and veneer logs, non-coniferous — production between China, mainland and Southern Asia?
- 26.55 million m3, with China, mainland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China, mainland and Southern Asia?
- 64 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2024.
- How do China, mainland and Southern Asia rank globally for sawlogs and veneer logs, non-coniferous — production?
- China, mainland ranks 2nd and Southern Asia ranks 5th of 164 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as Sawlogs and veneer logs, non-coniferous — Production. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The database contains data on the production and trade in roundwood and in primary wood and paper products for all countries and territories in the world.The main types of primary forest products included in this database are roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, pulp, and paper and paperboard. These products are detailed further and defined in the Joint Forest Sector Questionnaire (JFSQ) (https://www.fao.org/statistics/data-collection/forestry/en). The database contains details of the following topics: - roundwood removals (production) by coniferous and non-coniferous wood and assortments, - production and trade in industrial roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, wood charcoal, pulp, paper and paperboard, and other products. More detailed information on wood products, including definitions, can be found at: https://www.fao.org/statistics/data-collection/forestry/en