Industrial roundwood, coniferous — Production in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Industrial roundwood, coniferous — Production was 7.40 million m3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Industrial roundwood, coniferous — Production in United Kingdom, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
The most recent figure for industrial roundwood, coniferous — production in United Kingdom is 7.40 million m3, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 3.4% on the previous year and down 20.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, industrial roundwood, coniferous — production in United Kingdom peaked at 9.25 million m3 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 1.05 million m3, in 1961.
That places United Kingdom 29th out of 157 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Industrial roundwood, coniferous — Production in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1.05 million m3 | — |
| 1962 | 1.08 million m3 | +3.0% |
| 1963 | 1.17 million m3 | +7.5% |
| 1964 | 1.38 million m3 | +18.0% |
| 1965 | 1.46 million m3 | +6.4% |
| 1966 | 1.38 million m3 | -5.4% |
| 1967 | 1.42 million m3 | +2.8% |
| 1968 | 1.56 million m3 | +10.0% |
| 1969 | 1.75 million m3 | +11.6% |
| 1970 | 1.98 million m3 | +13.3% |
| 1971 | 2.00 million m3 | +1.0% |
| 1972 | 2.25 million m3 | +12.5% |
| 1973 | 2.25 million m3 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 2.13 million m3 | -5.1% |
| 1975 | 2.16 million m3 | +1.2% |
| 1976 | 2.36 million m3 | +9.3% |
| 1977 | 2.51 million m3 | +6.4% |
| 1978 | 2.44 million m3 | -2.8% |
| 1979 | 2.74 million m3 | +12.3% |
| 1980 | 2.61 million m3 | -4.8% |
| 1981 | 2.98 million m3 | +14.4% |
| 1982 | 3.05 million m3 | +2.2% |
| 1983 | 3.02 million m3 | -1.1% |
| 1984 | 2.94 million m3 | -2.5% |
| 1985 | 3.88 million m3 | +32.0% |
| 1986 | 4.18 million m3 | +7.6% |
| 1987 | 4.54 million m3 | +8.7% |
| 1988 | 5.00 million m3 | +10.1% |
| 1989 | 5.11 million m3 | +2.2% |
| 1990 | 5.16 million m3 | +0.9% |
| 1991 | 5.11 million m3 | -1.0% |
| 1992 | 5.63 million m3 | +10.3% |
| 1993 | 5.89 million m3 | +4.6% |
| 1994 | 6.48 million m3 | +9.9% |
| 1995 | 6.68 million m3 | +3.1% |
| 1996 | 6.30 million m3 | -5.6% |
| 1997 | 6.64 million m3 | +5.3% |
| 1998 | 6.88 million m3 | +3.6% |
| 1999 | 7.11 million m3 | +3.3% |
| 2000 | 7.11 million m3 | +0.1% |
| 2001 | 7.24 million m3 | +1.8% |
| 2002 | 7.13 million m3 | -1.5% |
| 2003 | 7.46 million m3 | +4.6% |
| 2004 | 7.74 million m3 | +3.9% |
| 2005 | 7.90 million m3 | +2.0% |
| 2006 | 7.94 million m3 | +0.5% |
| 2007 | 8.44 million m3 | +6.2% |
| 2008 | 7.74 million m3 | -8.2% |
| 2009 | 7.52 million m3 | -2.9% |
| 2010 | 8.22 million m3 | +9.3% |
| 2011 | 8.66 million m3 | +5.4% |
| 2012 | 8.67 million m3 | +0.1% |
| 2013 | 9.13 million m3 | +5.3% |
| 2014 | 9.25 million m3 | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 8.52 million m3 | -7.9% |
| 2016 | 8.71 million m3 | +2.2% |
| 2017 | 8.71 million m3 | -0.0% |
| 2018 | 8.55 million m3 | -1.8% |
| 2019 | 8.16 million m3 | -4.6% |
| 2020 | 7.91 million m3 | -3.0% |
| 2021 | 8.61 million m3 | +8.8% |
| 2022 | 7.49 million m3 | -13.0% |
| 2023 | 7.16 million m3 | -4.4% |
| 2024 | 7.40 million m3 | +3.4% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 7.40 million m3 is above the median for high income countries, which is 3.31 million m3, 2.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 7.40 million m3 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.30 million m3, 3.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.36 million m3 | 1.05 million m3 | 1.75 million m3 | 9 |
| 1970s | 2.28 million m3 | 1.98 million m3 | 2.74 million m3 | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.73 million m3 | 2.61 million m3 | 5.11 million m3 | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.19 million m3 | 5.11 million m3 | 7.11 million m3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.62 million m3 | 7.11 million m3 | 8.44 million m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.66 million m3 | 8.16 million m3 | 9.25 million m3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.71 million m3 | 7.16 million m3 | 8.61 million m3 | 5 |
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- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
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- Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e), per 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
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- Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is industrial roundwood, coniferous — production in United Kingdom?
- Industrial roundwood, coniferous — production in United Kingdom was 7.40 million m3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest industrial roundwood, coniferous — production recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 9.25 million m3 in 2014.
- What is the lowest industrial roundwood, coniferous — production recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.05 million m3 in 1961.
- How does United Kingdom rank for industrial roundwood, coniferous — production?
- United Kingdom ranks 29th out of 157 countries with data for 2024.
- Is industrial roundwood, coniferous — production rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.0%. 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 — 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