China — Sawnwood, non-coniferous all — Import Quantity in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: China — Sawnwood, non-coniferous all — Import Quantity was 392 m3 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
China — Sawnwood, non-coniferous all — 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, non-coniferous all — import quantity in Saudi Arabia is 392 m3, measured in 2018.
The figure is down 78.4% on the previous year and up 19,500.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, china — sawnwood, non-coniferous all — import quantity in Saudi Arabia peaked at 6,835 m3 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 2 m3, in 2008.
That places Saudi Arabia 23rd out of 100 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
China — Sawnwood, non-coniferous all — Import Quantity in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 93 m3 | — |
| 2001 | 84 m3 | -9.7% |
| 2002 | 154 m3 | +83.3% |
| 2003 | 41 m3 | -73.4% |
| 2005 | 437 m3 | +965.9% |
| 2006 | 502 m3 | +14.9% |
| 2007 | 6,835 m3 | +1261.6% |
| 2008 | 2 m3 | -100.0% |
| 2009 | 295 m3 | +14650.0% |
| 2010 | 308 m3 | +4.4% |
| 2011 | 26 m3 | -91.6% |
| 2012 | 133 m3 | +411.5% |
| 2013 | 1,234 m3 | +827.8% |
| 2015 | 1,962 m3 | +59.0% |
| 2016 | 1,816 m3 | -7.4% |
| 2018 | 392 m3 | -78.4% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 392 m3 is above the median for high income countries, which is 112 m3, 3.5× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 392 m3 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 74 m3, 5.3× the median. (16 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where China — Sawnwood, non-coniferous all — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +14650.0% | 2 m3 | 295 m3 |
| 2007 | +1261.6% | 502 m3 | 6,835 m3 |
| 2005 | +965.9% | 41 m3 | 437 m3 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 938.11 m3 | 2 m3 | 6,835 m3 | 9 |
| 2010s | 838.71 m3 | 26 m3 | 1,962 m3 | 7 |
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, non-coniferous all — import quantity in Saudi Arabia?
- China — sawnwood, non-coniferous all — import quantity in Saudi Arabia was 392 m3 in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest china — sawnwood, non-coniferous all — import quantity recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 6,835 m3 in 2007.
- What is the lowest china — sawnwood, non-coniferous all — import quantity recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2 m3 in 2008.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for china — sawnwood, non-coniferous all — import quantity?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 23rd out of 100 countries with data for 2018.
- Is china — sawnwood, non-coniferous all — import quantity rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19,500.0%. 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, non-coniferous all — 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/