Industrial roundwood, coniferous — Production in Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa: Industrial roundwood, coniferous — Production was 4.52 million m3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Industrial roundwood, coniferous — Production in Eastern Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
Eastern Africa recorded 4.52 million m3 for industrial roundwood, coniferous — production in 2024.
That represents a change of up 3.0% on the previous year and up 16.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, industrial roundwood, coniferous — production in Eastern Africa peaked at 4.55 million m3 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 378,000 m3, in 1961.
Eastern Africa ranks 23rd of 30 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Industrial roundwood, coniferous — Production in Eastern Africa, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 378,000 m3 | — |
| 1962 | 400,000 m3 | +5.8% |
| 1963 | 406,000 m3 | +1.5% |
| 1964 | 468,000 m3 | +15.3% |
| 1965 | 526,000 m3 | +12.4% |
| 1966 | 513,000 m3 | -2.5% |
| 1967 | 609,000 m3 | +18.7% |
| 1968 | 616,300 m3 | +1.2% |
| 1969 | 640,000 m3 | +3.8% |
| 1970 | 687,600 m3 | +7.4% |
| 1971 | 748,400 m3 | +8.8% |
| 1972 | 718,300 m3 | -4.0% |
| 1973 | 743,200 m3 | +3.5% |
| 1974 | 754,500 m3 | +1.5% |
| 1975 | 779,100 m3 | +3.3% |
| 1976 | 926,500 m3 | +18.9% |
| 1977 | 1.14 million m3 | +23.5% |
| 1978 | 1.43 million m3 | +25.2% |
| 1979 | 1.41 million m3 | -1.5% |
| 1980 | 1.31 million m3 | -6.9% |
| 1981 | 1.27 million m3 | -3.7% |
| 1982 | 1.30 million m3 | +2.8% |
| 1983 | 1.17 million m3 | -10.2% |
| 1984 | 1.34 million m3 | +15.0% |
| 1985 | 1.43 million m3 | +6.5% |
| 1986 | 1.57 million m3 | +9.8% |
| 1987 | 1.80 million m3 | +14.9% |
| 1988 | 1.88 million m3 | +4.1% |
| 1989 | 1.91 million m3 | +1.4% |
| 1990 | 2.01 million m3 | +5.5% |
| 1991 | 2.20 million m3 | +9.5% |
| 1992 | 2.51 million m3 | +14.2% |
| 1993 | 2.67 million m3 | +6.1% |
| 1994 | 3.12 million m3 | +17.1% |
| 1995 | 3.25 million m3 | +4.0% |
| 1996 | 3.23 million m3 | -0.5% |
| 1997 | 3.37 million m3 | +4.1% |
| 1998 | 3.36 million m3 | -0.1% |
| 1999 | 3.40 million m3 | +1.2% |
| 2000 | 3.28 million m3 | -3.4% |
| 2001 | 3.21 million m3 | -2.1% |
| 2002 | 3.18 million m3 | -1.0% |
| 2003 | 3.22 million m3 | +1.0% |
| 2004 | 3.15 million m3 | -1.9% |
| 2005 | 3.46 million m3 | +9.5% |
| 2006 | 3.49 million m3 | +0.9% |
| 2007 | 3.58 million m3 | +2.6% |
| 2008 | 3.55 million m3 | -0.7% |
| 2009 | 3.35 million m3 | -5.6% |
| 2010 | 3.37 million m3 | +0.5% |
| 2011 | 3.41 million m3 | +1.2% |
| 2012 | 3.46 million m3 | +1.7% |
| 2013 | 3.86 million m3 | +11.5% |
| 2014 | 3.87 million m3 | +0.2% |
| 2015 | 3.91 million m3 | +1.0% |
| 2016 | 3.96 million m3 | +1.2% |
| 2017 | 4.23 million m3 | +6.8% |
| 2018 | 4.53 million m3 | +7.2% |
| 2019 | 4.53 million m3 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 4.50 million m3 | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 4.55 million m3 | +1.2% |
| 2022 | 4.38 million m3 | -3.8% |
| 2023 | 4.39 million m3 | +0.3% |
| 2024 | 4.52 million m3 | +3.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 506,256 m3 | 378,000 m3 | 640,000 m3 | 9 |
| 1970s | 934,450 m3 | 687,600 m3 | 1.43 million m3 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.50 million m3 | 1.17 million m3 | 1.91 million m3 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.91 million m3 | 2.01 million m3 | 3.40 million m3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.35 million m3 | 3.15 million m3 | 3.58 million m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.91 million m3 | 3.37 million m3 | 4.53 million m3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.47 million m3 | 4.38 million m3 | 4.55 million m3 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Eastern Africa
More environment data for Eastern Africa
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -7.18 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -5.98 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.229 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.28 °C (2025)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Value US$ 157,643 million USD (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Export quantity 310,072 m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Export value 97,059 1000 USD (2024)
- Industrial roundwood, non-coniferous — Production 17.17 million m3 (2024)
- Sawlogs and veneer logs — Production 9.59 million m3 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is industrial roundwood, coniferous — production in Eastern Africa?
- Industrial roundwood, coniferous — production in Eastern Africa was 4.52 million m3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest industrial roundwood, coniferous — production recorded in Eastern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 4.55 million m3 in 2021.
- What is the lowest industrial roundwood, coniferous — production recorded in Eastern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 378,000 m3 in 1961.
- How does Eastern Africa rank for industrial roundwood, coniferous — production?
- Eastern Africa ranks 23rd out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is industrial roundwood, coniferous — production rising or falling in Eastern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eastern Africa 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
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