Germany — Wood chips and particles — Import Quantity in Switzerland
Switzerland: Germany — Wood chips and particles — Import Quantity was 85,570 m3 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Germany — Wood chips and particles — Import Quantity in Switzerland, 1997–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
Switzerland recorded 85,570 m3 for germany — wood chips and particles — import quantity in 2018.
The figure is down 50.5% on the previous year and down 44.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, germany — wood chips and particles — import quantity in Switzerland peaked at 501,000 m3 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 81,000 m3, in 2012.
Switzerland ranks 3rd of 80 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Germany — Wood chips and particles — Import Quantity in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 110,421 m3 | — |
| 1998 | 118,760 m3 | +7.6% |
| 1999 | 133,979 m3 | +12.8% |
| 2000 | 88,238 m3 | -34.1% |
| 2001 | 102,157 m3 | +15.8% |
| 2002 | 139,857 m3 | +36.9% |
| 2003 | 124,896 m3 | -10.7% |
| 2004 | 248,223 m3 | +98.7% |
| 2005 | 238,037 m3 | -4.1% |
| 2006 | 370,518 m3 | +55.7% |
| 2007 | 307,000 m3 | -17.1% |
| 2008 | 154,551 m3 | -49.7% |
| 2009 | 501,000 m3 | +224.2% |
| 2010 | 178,000 m3 | -64.5% |
| 2011 | 158,000 m3 | -11.2% |
| 2012 | 81,000 m3 | -48.7% |
| 2013 | 95,000 m3 | +17.3% |
| 2014 | 164,000 m3 | +72.6% |
| 2015 | 173,000 m3 | +5.5% |
| 2016 | 179,000 m3 | +3.5% |
| 2017 | 173,000 m3 | -3.4% |
| 2018 | 85,570 m3 | -50.5% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 85,570 m3 is above the median for high income countries, which is 195 m3, 438.8× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 85,570 m3 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 180 m3, 475.4× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Germany — Wood chips and particles — Import Quantity in Switzerland 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 | +224.2% | 154,551 m3 | 501,000 m3 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 121,053 m3 | 110,421 m3 | 133,979 m3 | 3 |
| 2000s | 227,448 m3 | 88,238 m3 | 501,000 m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 142,952 m3 | 81,000 m3 | 179,000 m3 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
- 1 Austria 493,920 m3 compare
- 1 Viet Nam 150 m3 compare
- 2 France 112,347 m3 compare
- 2 Republic of Moldova 108 m3 compare
- 3 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 10 m3 compare
- 4 Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 7 m3 compare
- 4 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 78,424 m3 compare
- 5 Democratic People's Republic of Korea 6 m3 compare
- 5 Denmark 58,579 m3 compare
- 6 Czechia 40,327 m3 compare
More environment data for Switzerland
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -0.2925 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -0.4333 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.458 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.33 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 11.97 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 0.2741 % 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 0.0914 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is germany — wood chips and particles — import quantity in Switzerland?
- Germany — wood chips and particles — import quantity in Switzerland was 85,570 m3 in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest germany — wood chips and particles — import quantity recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 501,000 m3 in 2009.
- What is the lowest germany — wood chips and particles — import quantity recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 81,000 m3 in 2012.
- How does Switzerland rank for germany — wood chips and particles — import quantity?
- Switzerland ranks 3rd out of 80 countries with data for 2018.
- Is germany — wood chips and particles — import quantity rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 44.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Switzerland data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Germany — Wood chips and particles — 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/