What is the highest industrial roundwood, coniferous — production recorded in Australia?

The highest recorded value was 17.69 million m3 in 2017.

What is the lowest industrial roundwood, coniferous — production recorded in Australia?

The lowest recorded value was 1.65 million m3 in 1961.

How does Australia rank for industrial roundwood, coniferous — production?

Australia ranks 17th out of 145 countries with data for 2024.

Is industrial roundwood, coniferous — production rising or falling in Australia?

Over the last ten years it is down 3.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Australia data come from?

The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Industrial roundwood, coniferous — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Industrial roundwood, coniferous — Production in Australia

Name: Industrial roundwood, coniferous — Production in Australia
Creator: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)

Australia: Industrial roundwood, coniferous — Production was 13.86 million m3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

13.86 million m3

Change on year

down 0.7%

World rank

17th

of 145 countries

All-time high

17.69 million m3

in 2017

All-time low

1.65 million m3

in 1961

Years of data

1961–2024

Industrial roundwood, coniferous — Production in Australia, 1961–2024

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.

Analysis

In 2024, industrial roundwood, coniferous — production in Australia stood at 13.86 million m3.

The figure is down 0.7% on the previous year and down 3.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, industrial roundwood, coniferous — production in Australia peaked at 17.69 million m3 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 1.65 million m3, in 1961.

Australia ranks 17th of 145 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	2.00 million m3	1.65 million m3	2.35 million m3	9
1970s	2.88 million m3	2.48 million m3	3.43 million m3	10
1980s	5.24 million m3	4.01 million m3	6.39 million m3	10
1990s	8.71 million m3	6.57 million m3	11.02 million m3	10
2000s	13.87 million m3	12.47 million m3	15.01 million m3	10
2010s	15.50 million m3	13.55 million m3	17.69 million m3	10
2020s	15.42 million m3	13.86 million m3	17.59 million m3	5

Countries ranked near Australia

14 Japan 20.36 million m3 compare
15 Türkiye 17.06 million m3 compare
16 France 16.03 million m3 compare
18 Austria 13.53 million m3 compare
19 Czechia 13.14 million m3 compare
20 Belarus 11.82 million m3 compare

See the full ranking of 177 places →

More environment data for Australia

Standard Deviation 0.345 °C (2025)
Temperature change 1.4 °C (2025)
Recovered paper — Production 2.63 million t (2024)
Total fibre furnish — Production 3.61 million t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value 51,999 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity 4,000 t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Export value 450,829 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Export quantity 806,085 t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Import value 587,995 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity 484,839 t (2024)

All data for Australia →

Frequently asked questions

What is industrial roundwood, coniferous — production in Australia?: Industrial roundwood, coniferous — production in Australia was 13.86 million m3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest industrial roundwood, coniferous — production recorded in Australia?: The highest recorded value was 17.69 million m3 in 2017.
What is the lowest industrial roundwood, coniferous — production recorded in Australia?: The lowest recorded value was 1.65 million m3 in 1961.
How does Australia rank for industrial roundwood, coniferous — production?: Australia ranks 17th out of 145 countries with data for 2024.
Is industrial roundwood, coniferous — production rising or falling in Australia?: Over the last ten years it is down 3.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Australia data come from?: The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Industrial roundwood, coniferous — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Industrial roundwood, coniferous — Production
Unit: m3
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage: 177 places, 8,806 data points, 1961–2024
Last refreshed: 13 August 2026

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