Plywood and LVL — Production in Southern Africa
Southern Africa: Plywood and LVL — Production was 129,000 m3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Plywood and LVL — Production in Southern Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
In 2024, plywood and lvl — production in Southern Africa stood at 129,000 m3.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 43.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, plywood and lvl — production in Southern Africa peaked at 161,587 m3 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 10,000 m3, in 1962.
That places Southern Africa 27th out of 29 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.
Plywood and LVL — Production in Southern Africa, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 12,000 m3 | — |
| 1962 | 10,000 m3 | -16.7% |
| 1963 | 10,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 10,300 m3 | +3.0% |
| 1965 | 39,800 m3 | +286.4% |
| 1966 | 41,400 m3 | +4.0% |
| 1967 | 46,600 m3 | +12.6% |
| 1968 | 46,900 m3 | +0.6% |
| 1969 | 50,900 m3 | +8.5% |
| 1970 | 51,900 m3 | +2.0% |
| 1971 | 53,700 m3 | +3.5% |
| 1972 | 53,700 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 35,900 m3 | -33.1% |
| 1974 | 26,500 m3 | -26.2% |
| 1975 | 26,500 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 26,500 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 21,500 m3 | -18.9% |
| 1978 | 24,500 m3 | +14.0% |
| 1979 | 32,000 m3 | +30.6% |
| 1980 | 32,900 m3 | +2.8% |
| 1981 | 33,500 m3 | +1.8% |
| 1982 | 35,000 m3 | +4.5% |
| 1983 | 35,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 35,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 35,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 35,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 35,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 35,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 35,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 31,700 m3 | -9.4% |
| 1991 | 23,000 m3 | -27.4% |
| 1992 | 47,000 m3 | +104.3% |
| 1993 | 28,000 m3 | -40.4% |
| 1994 | 29,000 m3 | +3.6% |
| 1995 | 33,000 m3 | +13.8% |
| 1996 | 33,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 33,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 35,000 m3 | +6.1% |
| 1999 | 35,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 35,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 56,500 m3 | +61.4% |
| 2002 | 76,800 m3 | +35.9% |
| 2003 | 76,800 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 76,800 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 45,900 m3 | -40.2% |
| 2006 | 46,300 m3 | +0.9% |
| 2007 | 148,993 m3 | +221.8% |
| 2008 | 87,466 m3 | -41.3% |
| 2009 | 80,350 m3 | -8.1% |
| 2010 | 75,144 m3 | -6.5% |
| 2011 | 93,832 m3 | +24.9% |
| 2012 | 161,587 m3 | +72.2% |
| 2013 | 112,660 m3 | -30.3% |
| 2014 | 90,091 m3 | -20.0% |
| 2015 | 96,000 m3 | +6.6% |
| 2016 | 96,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 96,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 96,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 96,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 129,000 m3 | +34.4% |
| 2021 | 129,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 129,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 129,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 129,000 m3 | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 29,767 m3 | 10,000 m3 | 50,900 m3 | 9 |
| 1970s | 35,270 m3 | 21,500 m3 | 53,700 m3 | 10 |
| 1980s | 34,640 m3 | 32,900 m3 | 35,000 m3 | 10 |
| 1990s | 32,770 m3 | 23,000 m3 | 47,000 m3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 73,091 m3 | 35,000 m3 | 148,993 m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 101,331 m3 | 75,144 m3 | 161,587 m3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 129,000 m3 | 129,000 m3 | 129,000 m3 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Southern Africa
- 24 France 228,582 m3 compare
- 25 Romania 226,870 m3 compare
- 26 Estonia 209,900 m3 compare
- 27 New Zealand 207,111 m3 compare
- 28 Mexico 206,842 m3 compare
- 29 Philippines 182,000 m3 compare
- 30 Republic of Korea 181,000 m3 compare
More environment data for Southern Africa
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 4.17 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 7.61 Percentage change (2025)
- Temperature change 0.892 °C (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.282 °C (2025)
- Industrial roundwood — Export quantity 427,327 m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood, non-coniferous — Production 9.63 million m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Import value 35,013 1000 USD (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Import quantity 161,260 m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Production 17.26 million m3 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is plywood and lvl — production in Southern Africa?
- Plywood and lvl — production in Southern Africa was 129,000 m3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest plywood and lvl — production recorded in Southern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 161,587 m3 in 2012.
- What is the lowest plywood and lvl — production recorded in Southern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 10,000 m3 in 1962.
- How does Southern Africa rank for plywood and lvl — production?
- Southern Africa ranks 27th out of 29 groups with data for 2024.
- Is plywood and lvl — production rising or falling in Southern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 43.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Southern Africa 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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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