Plywood and LVL — Export quantity in South America
South America: Plywood and LVL — Export quantity was 3.48 million m3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Plywood and LVL — Export quantity in South America, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
The most recent figure for plywood and lvl — export quantity in South America is 3.48 million m3, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 9.4% on the previous year and up 56.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, plywood and lvl — export quantity in South America peaked at 4.41 million m3 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 16,300 m3, in 1962.
South America ranks 7th of 29 groups on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Plywood and LVL — Export quantity in South America, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 16,400 m3 | — |
| 1962 | 16,300 m3 | -0.6% |
| 1963 | 19,300 m3 | +18.4% |
| 1964 | 20,890 m3 | +8.2% |
| 1965 | 21,300 m3 | +2.0% |
| 1966 | 23,400 m3 | +9.9% |
| 1967 | 23,300 m3 | -0.4% |
| 1968 | 28,900 m3 | +24.0% |
| 1969 | 29,600 m3 | +2.4% |
| 1970 | 44,400 m3 | +50.0% |
| 1971 | 45,400 m3 | +2.3% |
| 1972 | 52,000 m3 | +14.5% |
| 1973 | 67,700 m3 | +30.2% |
| 1974 | 44,500 m3 | -34.3% |
| 1975 | 44,700 m3 | +0.4% |
| 1976 | 71,900 m3 | +60.9% |
| 1977 | 79,400 m3 | +10.4% |
| 1978 | 114,100 m3 | +43.7% |
| 1979 | 135,500 m3 | +18.8% |
| 1980 | 190,500 m3 | +40.6% |
| 1981 | 170,200 m3 | -10.7% |
| 1982 | 138,500 m3 | -18.6% |
| 1983 | 169,000 m3 | +22.0% |
| 1984 | 227,600 m3 | +34.7% |
| 1985 | 250,500 m3 | +10.1% |
| 1986 | 243,900 m3 | -2.6% |
| 1987 | 236,000 m3 | -3.2% |
| 1988 | 411,600 m3 | +74.4% |
| 1989 | 358,100 m3 | -13.0% |
| 1990 | 348,800 m3 | -2.6% |
| 1991 | 347,200 m3 | -0.5% |
| 1992 | 470,825 m3 | +35.6% |
| 1993 | 719,914 m3 | +52.9% |
| 1994 | 862,131 m3 | +19.8% |
| 1995 | 905,402 m3 | +5.0% |
| 1996 | 814,302 m3 | -10.1% |
| 1997 | 814,000 m3 | -0.0% |
| 1998 | 730,900 m3 | -10.2% |
| 1999 | 1.40 million m3 | +92.0% |
| 2000 | 1.71 million m3 | +21.8% |
| 2001 | 1.91 million m3 | +11.6% |
| 2002 | 2.29 million m3 | +20.1% |
| 2003 | 2.95 million m3 | +28.7% |
| 2004 | 3.59 million m3 | +21.6% |
| 2005 | 4.41 million m3 | +23.1% |
| 2006 | 3.87 million m3 | -12.3% |
| 2007 | 3.62 million m3 | -6.6% |
| 2008 | 3.19 million m3 | -11.9% |
| 2009 | 2.48 million m3 | -22.2% |
| 2010 | 2.29 million m3 | -7.6% |
| 2011 | 2.28 million m3 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 2.05 million m3 | -10.3% |
| 2013 | 2.05 million m3 | +0.3% |
| 2014 | 2.23 million m3 | +8.5% |
| 2015 | 2.56 million m3 | +15.0% |
| 2016 | 3.00 million m3 | +17.2% |
| 2017 | 3.35 million m3 | +11.6% |
| 2018 | 3.82 million m3 | +14.0% |
| 2019 | 3.99 million m3 | +4.5% |
| 2020 | 3.84 million m3 | -3.9% |
| 2021 | 3.59 million m3 | -6.3% |
| 2022 | 3.57 million m3 | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 3.18 million m3 | -10.9% |
| 2024 | 3.48 million m3 | +9.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 22,154 m3 | 16,300 m3 | 29,600 m3 | 9 |
| 1970s | 69,960 m3 | 44,400 m3 | 135,500 m3 | 10 |
| 1980s | 239,590 m3 | 138,500 m3 | 411,600 m3 | 10 |
| 1990s | 741,697 m3 | 347,200 m3 | 1.40 million m3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.00 million m3 | 1.71 million m3 | 4.41 million m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.76 million m3 | 2.05 million m3 | 3.99 million m3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.53 million m3 | 3.18 million m3 | 3.84 million m3 | 5 |
Countries ranked near South America
More environment data for South America
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -4.98 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -6.52 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.218 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.23 °C (2025)
- Roundwood — Production 477.72 million m3 (2024)
- Roundwood, non-coniferous — Production 379.32 million m3 (2024)
- Roundwood, coniferous — Production 98.40 million m3 (2024)
- Roundwood — Export value 589,290 1000 USD (2024)
- Roundwood — Export quantity 4.28 million m3 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is plywood and lvl — export quantity in South America?
- Plywood and lvl — export quantity in South America was 3.48 million m3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest plywood and lvl — export quantity recorded in South America?
- The highest recorded value was 4.41 million m3 in 2005.
- What is the lowest plywood and lvl — export quantity recorded in South America?
- The lowest recorded value was 16,300 m3 in 1962.
- How does South America rank for plywood and lvl — export quantity?
- South America ranks 7th out of 29 groups with data for 2024.
- Is plywood and lvl — export quantity rising or falling in South America?
- Over the last ten years it is up 56.2%. 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 Plywood and LVL — Export 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