Canada — Sawnwood, coniferous — Import Quantity in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Canada — Sawnwood, coniferous — Import Quantity was 3,744 m3 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Canada — Sawnwood, coniferous — Import Quantity in Saudi Arabia, 1997–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
In 2018, canada — sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity in Saudi Arabia stood at 3,744 m3. That is the lowest value across all 22 years on record.
That represents a change of down 97.6% on the previous year and down 87.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, canada — sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity in Saudi Arabia peaked at 307,000 m3 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 3,744 m3, in 2018.
Saudi Arabia ranks 23rd of 93 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Canada — Sawnwood, coniferous — Import Quantity in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 183,179 m3 | — |
| 1998 | 118,211 m3 | -35.5% |
| 1999 | 107,622 m3 | -9.0% |
| 2000 | 42,768 m3 | -60.3% |
| 2001 | 26,963 m3 | -37.0% |
| 2002 | 27,993 m3 | +3.8% |
| 2003 | 24,161 m3 | -13.7% |
| 2004 | 59,398 m3 | +145.8% |
| 2005 | 127,836 m3 | +115.2% |
| 2006 | 150,270 m3 | +17.5% |
| 2007 | 38,000 m3 | -74.7% |
| 2008 | 30,664 m3 | -19.3% |
| 2009 | 65,000 m3 | +112.0% |
| 2010 | 82,000 m3 | +26.2% |
| 2011 | 286,000 m3 | +248.8% |
| 2012 | 307,000 m3 | +7.3% |
| 2013 | 297,000 m3 | -3.3% |
| 2014 | 236,000 m3 | -20.5% |
| 2015 | 259,000 m3 | +9.7% |
| 2016 | 218,000 m3 | -15.8% |
| 2017 | 157,000 m3 | -28.0% |
| 2018 | 3,744 m3 | -97.6% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 3,744 m3 is above the median for high income countries, which is 319 m3, 11.7× the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 3,744 m3 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 840.5 m3, 4.5× the median. (16 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Canada — Sawnwood, coniferous — Import Quantity in Saudi Arabia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | +248.8% | 82,000 m3 | 286,000 m3 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 136,337 m3 | 107,622 m3 | 183,179 m3 | 3 |
| 2000s | 59,305 m3 | 24,161 m3 | 150,270 m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 205,083 m3 | 3,744 m3 | 307,000 m3 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
More environment data for Saudi Arabia
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -52.52 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -27.86 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.424 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.58 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.53 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate 9.62 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is canada — sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity in Saudi Arabia?
- Canada — sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity in Saudi Arabia was 3,744 m3 in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest canada — sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 307,000 m3 in 2012.
- What is the lowest canada — sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,744 m3 in 2018.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for canada — sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 23rd out of 93 countries with data for 2018.
- Is canada — sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 87.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Canada — Sawnwood, coniferous — Import Quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The database contains data on the bilateral trade flows in roundwood, primary wood and paper products for all countries and territories in the world. The main types of primary forest products included in are: roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, pulp, and paper and paperboard. These products are detailed further. The definitions are available. More detailed information on wood products, including definitions, can be found at: https://www.fao.org/forestry/statistics/80572/en/