Plywood and LVL — Production in South America
South America: Plywood and LVL — Production was 5.75 million m3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Plywood and LVL — Production 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 — production in South America is 5.75 million m3, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 6.1% on the previous year and up 32.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, plywood and lvl — production in South America peaked at 6.23 million m3 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 306,900 m3, in 1961.
South America ranks 9th of 29 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Plywood and LVL — Production in South America, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 306,900 m3 | — |
| 1962 | 310,200 m3 | +1.1% |
| 1963 | 307,900 m3 | -0.7% |
| 1964 | 342,000 m3 | +11.1% |
| 1965 | 386,700 m3 | +13.1% |
| 1966 | 413,900 m3 | +7.0% |
| 1967 | 469,500 m3 | +13.4% |
| 1968 | 510,600 m3 | +8.8% |
| 1969 | 535,300 m3 | +4.8% |
| 1970 | 578,700 m3 | +8.1% |
| 1971 | 688,300 m3 | +18.9% |
| 1972 | 885,300 m3 | +28.6% |
| 1973 | 950,700 m3 | +7.4% |
| 1974 | 926,900 m3 | -2.5% |
| 1975 | 938,800 m3 | +1.3% |
| 1976 | 1.01 million m3 | +8.1% |
| 1977 | 966,000 m3 | -4.8% |
| 1978 | 981,600 m3 | +1.6% |
| 1979 | 1.06 million m3 | +8.0% |
| 1980 | 1.17 million m3 | +10.8% |
| 1981 | 1.24 million m3 | +5.2% |
| 1982 | 1.20 million m3 | -3.3% |
| 1983 | 1.18 million m3 | -1.5% |
| 1984 | 1.19 million m3 | +1.1% |
| 1985 | 1.16 million m3 | -2.6% |
| 1986 | 1.20 million m3 | +3.3% |
| 1987 | 1.50 million m3 | +25.2% |
| 1988 | 1.60 million m3 | +6.7% |
| 1989 | 1.57 million m3 | -1.9% |
| 1990 | 1.56 million m3 | -0.3% |
| 1991 | 1.50 million m3 | -4.0% |
| 1992 | 1.70 million m3 | +12.9% |
| 1993 | 1.93 million m3 | +13.8% |
| 1994 | 2.35 million m3 | +21.6% |
| 1995 | 2.19 million m3 | -6.5% |
| 1996 | 2.25 million m3 | +2.7% |
| 1997 | 2.15 million m3 | -4.7% |
| 1998 | 2.20 million m3 | +2.6% |
| 1999 | 2.80 million m3 | +27.1% |
| 2000 | 3.06 million m3 | +9.4% |
| 2001 | 3.34 million m3 | +8.9% |
| 2002 | 3.61 million m3 | +8.3% |
| 2003 | 4.25 million m3 | +17.6% |
| 2004 | 5.25 million m3 | +23.7% |
| 2005 | 6.09 million m3 | +15.9% |
| 2006 | 6.05 million m3 | -0.6% |
| 2007 | 5.31 million m3 | -12.2% |
| 2008 | 5.17 million m3 | -2.7% |
| 2009 | 4.40 million m3 | -14.8% |
| 2010 | 4.44 million m3 | +0.8% |
| 2011 | 4.51 million m3 | +1.6% |
| 2012 | 4.54 million m3 | +0.7% |
| 2013 | 4.43 million m3 | -2.5% |
| 2014 | 4.34 million m3 | -1.9% |
| 2015 | 4.55 million m3 | +4.8% |
| 2016 | 4.91 million m3 | +8.0% |
| 2017 | 5.26 million m3 | +7.1% |
| 2018 | 5.63 million m3 | +6.9% |
| 2019 | 5.22 million m3 | -7.1% |
| 2020 | 5.33 million m3 | +2.0% |
| 2021 | 6.23 million m3 | +16.9% |
| 2022 | 6.22 million m3 | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 5.42 million m3 | -13.0% |
| 2024 | 5.75 million m3 | +6.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 398,111 m3 | 306,900 m3 | 535,300 m3 | 9 |
| 1970s | 899,060 m3 | 578,700 m3 | 1.06 million m3 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.30 million m3 | 1.16 million m3 | 1.60 million m3 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.06 million m3 | 1.50 million m3 | 2.80 million m3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.65 million m3 | 3.06 million m3 | 6.09 million m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.78 million m3 | 4.34 million m3 | 5.63 million m3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.79 million m3 | 5.33 million m3 | 6.23 million 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 plywood and lvl — production in South America?
- Plywood and lvl — production in South America was 5.75 million m3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest plywood and lvl — production recorded in South America?
- The highest recorded value was 6.23 million m3 in 2021.
- What is the lowest plywood and lvl — production recorded in South America?
- The lowest recorded value was 306,900 m3 in 1961.
- How does South America rank for plywood and lvl — production?
- South America ranks 9th out of 29 groups with data for 2024.
- Is plywood and lvl — production rising or falling in South America?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.4%. 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 — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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