Industrial roundwood, non-coniferous tropical (export/import) in Namibia
Namibia: Industrial roundwood, non-coniferous tropical (export/import) was 2,645 m3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Industrial roundwood, non-coniferous tropical (export/import) in Namibia, 2000–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
Namibia recorded 2,645 m3 for industrial roundwood, non-coniferous tropical (export/import) in 2024.
The figure is up 129.8% on the previous year and up 29.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, industrial roundwood, non-coniferous tropical (export/import) in Namibia peaked at 4,927 m3 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 143 m3, in 2005.
Namibia ranks 31st of 250 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Industrial roundwood, non-coniferous tropical (export/import) in Namibia, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 211 m3 | — |
| 2001 | 455 m3 | +115.6% |
| 2002 | 281 m3 | -38.2% |
| 2003 | 248 m3 | -11.7% |
| 2004 | 222 m3 | -10.5% |
| 2005 | 143 m3 | -35.6% |
| 2006 | 259 m3 | +81.1% |
| 2007 | 178 m3 | -31.3% |
| 2008 | 350 m3 | +96.6% |
| 2009 | 1,986 m3 | +467.4% |
| 2010 | 2,957 m3 | +48.9% |
| 2011 | 3,827 m3 | +29.4% |
| 2012 | 4,500 m3 | +17.6% |
| 2013 | 4,927 m3 | +9.5% |
| 2014 | 2,042 m3 | -58.6% |
| 2015 | 539 m3 | -73.6% |
| 2016 | 843 m3 | +56.4% |
| 2017 | 2,107 m3 | +149.9% |
| 2018 | 560 m3 | -73.4% |
| 2019 | 2,837 m3 | +406.6% |
| 2020 | 1,849 m3 | -34.8% |
| 2021 | 1,508 m3 | -18.4% |
| 2022 | 1,255 m3 | -16.8% |
| 2023 | 1,151 m3 | -8.3% |
| 2024 | 2,645 m3 | +129.8% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 2,645 m3 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.5 m3, 1763.3× the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 2,645 m3 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1 m3, 2645.0× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Industrial roundwood, non-coniferous tropical (export/import) in Namibia 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 | +467.4% | 350 m3 | 1,986 m3 |
| 2019 | +406.6% | 560 m3 | 2,837 m3 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 433.3 m3 | 143 m3 | 1,986 m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,514 m3 | 539 m3 | 4,927 m3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,682 m3 | 1,151 m3 | 2,645 m3 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
More environment data for Namibia
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -2.99 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -1.14 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.319 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 0.979 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.32 % 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 4.07 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is industrial roundwood, non-coniferous tropical (export/import) in Namibia?
- Industrial roundwood, non-coniferous tropical (export/import) in Namibia was 2,645 m3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest industrial roundwood, non-coniferous tropical (export/import) recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 4,927 m3 in 2013.
- What is the lowest industrial roundwood, non-coniferous tropical (export/import) recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 143 m3 in 2005.
- How does Namibia rank for industrial roundwood, non-coniferous tropical (export/import)?
- Namibia ranks 31st out of 250 countries with data for 2024.
- Is industrial roundwood, non-coniferous tropical (export/import) rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 29.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Industrial roundwood, non-coniferous tropical (export/import) — 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