China — Sawnwood, coniferous — Import Quantity in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: China — Sawnwood, coniferous — Import Quantity was 244 m3 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
China — Sawnwood, coniferous — Import Quantity in Saudi Arabia, 2000–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
The most recent figure for china — sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity in Saudi Arabia is 244 m3, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of down 85.2% on the previous year and down 97.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, china — sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity in Saudi Arabia peaked at 8,223 m3 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 1 m3, in 2001.
Saudi Arabia ranks 22nd of 76 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
China — Sawnwood, coniferous — Import Quantity in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 9 m3 | — |
| 2001 | 1 m3 | -88.9% |
| 2003 | 55 m3 | +5400.0% |
| 2005 | 182 m3 | +230.9% |
| 2006 | 4,926 m3 | +2606.6% |
| 2007 | 8,223 m3 | +66.9% |
| 2009 | 5 m3 | -99.9% |
| 2010 | 2,861 m3 | +57120.0% |
| 2013 | 4,650 m3 | +62.5% |
| 2014 | 407 m3 | -91.2% |
| 2015 | 1,074 m3 | +163.9% |
| 2016 | 1,651 m3 | +53.7% |
| 2018 | 244 m3 | -85.2% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 244 m3 is above the median for high income countries, which is 75 m3, 3.3× the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 244 m3 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 160 m3, 1.5× the median. (13 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where China — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | +57120.0% | 5 m3 | 2,861 m3 |
| 2003 | +5400.0% | 1 m3 | 55 m3 |
| 2006 | +2606.6% | 182 m3 | 4,926 m3 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,914 m3 | 1 m3 | 8,223 m3 | 7 |
| 2010s | 1,814 m3 | 244 m3 | 4,650 m3 | 6 |
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 china — sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity in Saudi Arabia?
- China — sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity in Saudi Arabia was 244 m3 in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest china — sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 8,223 m3 in 2007.
- What is the lowest china — sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 m3 in 2001.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for china — sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 22nd out of 76 countries with data for 2018.
- Is china — sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 97.0%. 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 China — 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/