Plywood and LVL — Production in Southern Asia
Southern Asia: Plywood and LVL — Production was 12.37 million m3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Plywood and LVL — Production in Southern Asia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
In 2024, plywood and lvl — production in Southern Asia stood at 12.37 million m3. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
That represents a change of up 5.5% on the previous year and up 101.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, plywood and lvl — production in Southern Asia peaked at 12.37 million m3 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 85,200 m3, in 1961.
Southern Asia ranks 4th 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 — Production in Southern Asia, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 85,200 m3 | — |
| 1962 | 90,000 m3 | +5.6% |
| 1963 | 103,700 m3 | +15.2% |
| 1964 | 107,800 m3 | +4.0% |
| 1965 | 112,600 m3 | +4.5% |
| 1966 | 113,500 m3 | +0.8% |
| 1967 | 115,900 m3 | +2.1% |
| 1968 | 155,700 m3 | +34.3% |
| 1969 | 146,400 m3 | -6.0% |
| 1970 | 168,500 m3 | +15.1% |
| 1971 | 173,600 m3 | +3.0% |
| 1972 | 160,900 m3 | -7.3% |
| 1973 | 165,500 m3 | +2.9% |
| 1974 | 185,700 m3 | +12.2% |
| 1975 | 173,100 m3 | -6.8% |
| 1976 | 193,800 m3 | +12.0% |
| 1977 | 190,500 m3 | -1.7% |
| 1978 | 210,100 m3 | +10.3% |
| 1979 | 203,600 m3 | -3.1% |
| 1980 | 225,800 m3 | +10.9% |
| 1981 | 303,800 m3 | +34.5% |
| 1982 | 319,000 m3 | +5.0% |
| 1983 | 322,000 m3 | +0.9% |
| 1984 | 388,000 m3 | +20.5% |
| 1985 | 395,000 m3 | +1.8% |
| 1986 | 391,000 m3 | -1.0% |
| 1987 | 397,000 m3 | +1.5% |
| 1988 | 331,000 m3 | -16.6% |
| 1989 | 296,700 m3 | -10.4% |
| 1990 | 337,000 m3 | +13.6% |
| 1991 | 335,000 m3 | -0.6% |
| 1992 | 280,000 m3 | -16.4% |
| 1993 | 291,500 m3 | +4.1% |
| 1994 | 296,500 m3 | +1.7% |
| 1995 | 350,700 m3 | +18.3% |
| 1996 | 336,000 m3 | -4.2% |
| 1997 | 124,500 m3 | -62.9% |
| 1998 | 117,000 m3 | -6.0% |
| 1999 | 128,000 m3 | +9.4% |
| 2000 | 129,700 m3 | +1.3% |
| 2001 | 486,700 m3 | +275.3% |
| 2002 | 1.78 million m3 | +265.5% |
| 2003 | 1.96 million m3 | +10.4% |
| 2004 | 2.14 million m3 | +9.0% |
| 2005 | 2.34 million m3 | +9.3% |
| 2006 | 2.60 million m3 | +11.3% |
| 2007 | 2.91 million m3 | +11.9% |
| 2008 | 3.22 million m3 | +10.8% |
| 2009 | 3.58 million m3 | +11.1% |
| 2010 | 3.98 million m3 | +11.3% |
| 2011 | 4.43 million m3 | +11.2% |
| 2012 | 4.93 million m3 | +11.4% |
| 2013 | 5.50 million m3 | +11.5% |
| 2014 | 6.14 million m3 | +11.6% |
| 2015 | 6.85 million m3 | +11.6% |
| 2016 | 7.64 million m3 | +11.6% |
| 2017 | 8.53 million m3 | +11.6% |
| 2018 | 9.73 million m3 | +14.1% |
| 2019 | 10.23 million m3 | +5.1% |
| 2020 | 10.23 million m3 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 10.83 million m3 | +5.9% |
| 2022 | 11.43 million m3 | +5.5% |
| 2023 | 11.72 million m3 | +2.5% |
| 2024 | 12.37 million m3 | +5.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 114,533 m3 | 85,200 m3 | 155,700 m3 | 9 |
| 1970s | 182,530 m3 | 160,900 m3 | 210,100 m3 | 10 |
| 1980s | 336,930 m3 | 225,800 m3 | 397,000 m3 | 10 |
| 1990s | 259,620 m3 | 117,000 m3 | 350,700 m3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.12 million m3 | 129,700 m3 | 3.58 million m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.80 million m3 | 3.98 million m3 | 10.23 million m3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.32 million m3 | 10.23 million m3 | 12.37 million m3 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Southern Asia
- 1 China (People’s Republic of) 60.57 million m3 compare
- 2 China, mainland 60.41 million m3 compare
- 3 India 12.00 million m3 compare
- 4 Indonesia 3.89 million m3 compare
- 5 Brazil 3.66 million m3 compare
- 6 Russian Federation 3.45 million m3 compare
- 7 Japan 2.51 million m3 compare
More environment data for Southern Asia
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 0.4009 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 6.69 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.274 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.44 °C (2025)
- Total fibre furnish — Production 15.39 million t (2024)
- Recovered paper — Production 8.45 million t (2024)
- Nutrient phosphate P2O5 (total) — Use per area of cropland 44.63 kg/ha (2024)
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Use per capita 13.9 kg/cap (2024)
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Use per value of agricultural production 38.89 g/Int$ (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is plywood and lvl — production in Southern Asia?
- Plywood and lvl — production in Southern Asia was 12.37 million m3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest plywood and lvl — production recorded in Southern Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 12.37 million m3 in 2024.
- What is the lowest plywood and lvl — production recorded in Southern Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 85,200 m3 in 1961.
- How does Southern Asia rank for plywood and lvl — production?
- Southern Asia ranks 4th out of 29 groups with data for 2024.
- Is plywood and lvl — production rising or falling in Southern Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 101.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Southern Asia 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