Plywood and LVL — Import quantity in South America

South America: Plywood and LVL — Import quantity was 280,423 m3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
280,423 m3
Change on year
down 11.1%
Rank
26th
of 33 groups
All-time high
470,796 m3
in 2021
All-time low
4,200 m3
in 1974
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Plywood and LVL — Import quantity in South America, 1961–2024

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Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.

Analysis

The most recent figure for plywood and lvl — import quantity in South America is 280,423 m3, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 11.1% on the previous year and up 40.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, plywood and lvl — import quantity in South America peaked at 470,796 m3 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 4,200 m3, in 1974.

That places South America 26th out of 33 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 5,658 m3 4,330 m3 7,763 m3 9
1970s 15,410 m3 4,200 m3 41,900 m3 10
1980s 32,610 m3 16,723 m3 56,600 m3 10
1990s 79,535 m3 22,530 m3 111,774 m3 10
2000s 117,303 m3 46,643 m3 257,182 m3 10
2010s 288,160 m3 199,666 m3 384,711 m3 10
2020s 338,146 m3 280,423 m3 470,796 m3 5

Countries ranked near South America

  1. 23 Nigeria 384,746 m3 compare
  2. 24 Poland 368,470 m3 compare
  3. 25 Iraq 347,036 m3 compare
  4. 26 Thailand 342,829 m3 compare
  5. 28 Singapore 271,796 m3 compare
  6. 29 Israel 220,000 m3 compare

See the full ranking of 269 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is plywood and lvl — import quantity in South America?
Plywood and lvl — import quantity in South America was 280,423 m3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest plywood and lvl — import quantity recorded in South America?
The highest recorded value was 470,796 m3 in 2021.
What is the lowest plywood and lvl — import quantity recorded in South America?
The lowest recorded value was 4,200 m3 in 1974.
How does South America rank for plywood and lvl — import quantity?
South America ranks 26th out of 33 groups with data for 2024.
Is plywood and lvl — import quantity rising or falling in South America?
Over the last ten years it is up 40.4%. 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 — Import quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Plywood and LVL — Import quantity
Unit
m3
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
269 places, 12,785 data points, 1961–2024
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