Industrial roundwood, non-coniferous tropical (export/import) in South America
South America: Industrial roundwood, non-coniferous tropical (export/import) was 27,068 m3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Industrial roundwood, non-coniferous tropical (export/import) in South America, 1990–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
The most recent figure for industrial roundwood, non-coniferous tropical (export/import) in South America is 27,068 m3, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 6.9% on the previous year and down 59.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, industrial roundwood, non-coniferous tropical (export/import) in South America peaked at 68,766 m3 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 900 m3, in 1996.
That places South America 11th out of 28 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Industrial roundwood, non-coniferous tropical (export/import) in South America, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 3,351 m3 | — |
| 1991 | 3,520 m3 | +5.0% |
| 1992 | 11,215 m3 | +218.6% |
| 1993 | 14,159 m3 | +26.3% |
| 1994 | 3,610 m3 | -74.5% |
| 1995 | 1,025 m3 | -71.6% |
| 1996 | 900 m3 | -12.2% |
| 1997 | 2,600 m3 | +188.9% |
| 1998 | 4,200 m3 | +61.5% |
| 1999 | 3,700 m3 | -11.9% |
| 2000 | 9,900 m3 | +167.6% |
| 2001 | 1,356 m3 | -86.3% |
| 2002 | 12,751 m3 | +840.3% |
| 2003 | 14,226 m3 | +11.6% |
| 2004 | 9,940 m3 | -30.1% |
| 2005 | 15,229 m3 | +53.2% |
| 2006 | 14,434 m3 | -5.2% |
| 2007 | 6,798 m3 | -52.9% |
| 2008 | 14,704 m3 | +116.3% |
| 2009 | 16,882 m3 | +14.8% |
| 2010 | 9,728 m3 | -42.4% |
| 2011 | 11,003 m3 | +13.1% |
| 2012 | 20,473 m3 | +86.1% |
| 2013 | 68,766 m3 | +235.9% |
| 2014 | 67,056 m3 | -2.5% |
| 2015 | 24,376 m3 | -63.6% |
| 2016 | 57,637 m3 | +136.4% |
| 2017 | 22,435 m3 | -61.1% |
| 2018 | 28,241 m3 | +25.9% |
| 2019 | 20,124 m3 | -28.7% |
| 2020 | 18,200 m3 | -9.6% |
| 2021 | 19,644 m3 | +7.9% |
| 2022 | 9,192 m3 | -53.2% |
| 2023 | 29,078 m3 | +216.3% |
| 2024 | 27,068 m3 | -6.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4,828 m3 | 900 m3 | 14,159 m3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 11,622 m3 | 1,356 m3 | 16,882 m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 32,984 m3 | 9,728 m3 | 68,766 m3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 20,636 m3 | 9,192 m3 | 29,078 m3 | 5 |
Countries ranked near South America
More environment data for South America
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -6.52 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -4.98 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.218 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.23 °C (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Total fibre furnish — Production, annual growth rate 4.24 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value -5.13 % change on previous year (2024)
- Exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -9.52 Percentage change (2024)
- Exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -8.79 Percentage change (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import 6.57 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is industrial roundwood, non-coniferous tropical (export/import) in South America?
- Industrial roundwood, non-coniferous tropical (export/import) in South America was 27,068 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 South America?
- The highest recorded value was 68,766 m3 in 2013.
- What is the lowest industrial roundwood, non-coniferous tropical (export/import) recorded in South America?
- The lowest recorded value was 900 m3 in 1996.
- How does South America rank for industrial roundwood, non-coniferous tropical (export/import)?
- South America ranks 11th out of 28 groups with data for 2024.
- Is industrial roundwood, non-coniferous tropical (export/import) rising or falling in South America?
- Over the last ten years it is down 59.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South America 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