Industrial roundwood, coniferous — Import quantity in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Industrial roundwood, coniferous — Import quantity was 713,000 m3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Industrial roundwood, coniferous — Import quantity in United Kingdom, 1990–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
United Kingdom recorded 713,000 m3 for industrial roundwood, coniferous — import quantity in 2024.
That represents a change of up 11.2% on the previous year and up 62.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, industrial roundwood, coniferous — import quantity in United Kingdom peaked at 965,357 m3 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 74,530 m3, in 1990.
That places United Kingdom 17th out of 251 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Industrial roundwood, coniferous — Import quantity in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 74,530 m3 | — |
| 1991 | 108,177 m3 | +45.1% |
| 1992 | 130,000 m3 | +20.2% |
| 1993 | 98,000 m3 | -24.6% |
| 1994 | 131,000 m3 | +33.7% |
| 1995 | 340,000 m3 | +159.5% |
| 1996 | 670,000 m3 | +97.1% |
| 1997 | 387,000 m3 | -42.2% |
| 1998 | 262,400 m3 | -32.2% |
| 1999 | 132,400 m3 | -49.5% |
| 2000 | 154,500 m3 | +16.7% |
| 2001 | 251,600 m3 | +62.8% |
| 2002 | 365,200 m3 | +45.2% |
| 2003 | 549,616 m3 | +50.5% |
| 2004 | 494,769 m3 | -10.0% |
| 2005 | 564,304 m3 | +14.1% |
| 2006 | 325,146 m3 | -42.4% |
| 2007 | 584,000 m3 | +79.6% |
| 2008 | 422,000 m3 | -27.7% |
| 2009 | 235,537 m3 | -44.2% |
| 2010 | 239,665 m3 | +1.8% |
| 2011 | 231,579 m3 | -3.4% |
| 2012 | 220,074 m3 | -5.0% |
| 2013 | 389,696 m3 | +77.1% |
| 2014 | 439,833 m3 | +12.9% |
| 2015 | 414,127 m3 | -5.8% |
| 2016 | 460,189 m3 | +11.1% |
| 2017 | 383,228 m3 | -16.7% |
| 2018 | 540,753 m3 | +41.1% |
| 2019 | 965,357 m3 | +78.5% |
| 2020 | 803,982 m3 | -16.7% |
| 2021 | 572,007 m3 | -28.9% |
| 2022 | 748,000 m3 | +30.8% |
| 2023 | 641,000 m3 | -14.3% |
| 2024 | 713,000 m3 | +11.2% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 713,000 m3 is above the median for high income countries, which is 3,734 m3, 190.9× the median. (74 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 713,000 m3 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 97,524 m3, 7.3× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 233,351 m3 | 74,530 m3 | 670,000 m3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 394,667 m3 | 154,500 m3 | 584,000 m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 428,450 m3 | 220,074 m3 | 965,357 m3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 695,598 m3 | 572,007 m3 | 803,982 m3 | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
- 14 Latvia 1.05 million m3 compare
- 15 France 831,782 m3 compare
- 16 Luxembourg 746,196 m3 compare
- 17 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 713,000 m3 compare
- 19 Romania 644,190 m3 compare
- 20 United States 621,931 m3 compare
More environment data for United Kingdom
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -3.13 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -7.25 Percentage change (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -3.47 % 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 -0.8735 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual -1.29 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e), per unit of 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is industrial roundwood, coniferous — import quantity in United Kingdom?
- Industrial roundwood, coniferous — import quantity in United Kingdom was 713,000 m3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest industrial roundwood, coniferous — import quantity recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 965,357 m3 in 2019.
- What is the lowest industrial roundwood, coniferous — import quantity recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 74,530 m3 in 1990.
- How does United Kingdom rank for industrial roundwood, coniferous — import quantity?
- United Kingdom ranks 17th out of 251 countries with data for 2024.
- Is industrial roundwood, coniferous — import quantity rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 62.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Industrial roundwood, coniferous — Import quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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