Plywood and LVL — Production in World

World: Plywood and LVL — Production was 113.26 million m3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
113.26 million m3
Change on year
up 3.8%
Rank
1st
of 30 groups
All-time high
116.95 million m3
in 2013
All-time low
16.52 million m3
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Plywood and LVL — Production in World, 1961–2024

25.0M50.0M75.0M100.0M125.0M196119922024

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for plywood and lvl — production in World is 113.26 million m3, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 3.8% on the previous year and down 0.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, plywood and lvl — production in World peaked at 116.95 million m3 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 16.52 million m3, in 1961.

World ranks 1st of 30 groups on this measure, in the top 10%.

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

Plywood and LVL — Production in World, year by year

Annual values for Plywood and LVL — Production in World, 1961 to 2024.
Year m3 Change
1961 16.52 million m3 —
1962 18.26 million m3 +10.5%
1963 20.38 million m3 +11.7%
1964 22.27 million m3 +9.3%
1965 24.32 million m3 +9.2%
1966 25.65 million m3 +5.5%
1967 26.73 million m3 +4.2%
1968 29.88 million m3 +11.8%
1969 30.95 million m3 +3.6%
1970 33.41 million m3 +8.0%
1971 36.85 million m3 +10.3%
1972 40.42 million m3 +9.7%
1973 42.56 million m3 +5.3%
1974 36.46 million m3 -14.3%
1975 34.66 million m3 -4.9%
1976 39.42 million m3 +13.7%
1977 41.45 million m3 +5.2%
1978 42.03 million m3 +1.4%
1979 42.77 million m3 +1.8%
1980 39.43 million m3 -7.8%
1981 40.28 million m3 +2.2%
1982 38.86 million m3 -3.5%
1983 44.06 million m3 +13.4%
1984 44.08 million m3 +0.0%
1985 44.80 million m3 +1.6%
1986 47.43 million m3 +5.9%
1987 50.53 million m3 +6.5%
1988 51.79 million m3 +2.5%
1989 50.72 million m3 -2.1%
1990 48.16 million m3 -5.1%
1991 46.50 million m3 -3.5%
1992 48.47 million m3 +4.2%
1993 49.12 million m3 +1.3%
1994 50.52 million m3 +2.8%
1995 55.13 million m3 +9.1%
1996 52.58 million m3 -4.6%
1997 56.07 million m3 +6.6%
1998 50.09 million m3 -10.7%
1999 54.37 million m3 +8.6%
2000 58.43 million m3 +7.5%
2001 58.09 million m3 -0.6%
2002 67.77 million m3 +16.7%
2003 78.36 million m3 +15.6%
2004 82.24 million m3 +5.0%
2005 86.84 million m3 +5.6%
2006 88.49 million m3 +1.9%
2007 97.38 million m3 +10.0%
2008 93.01 million m3 -4.5%
2009 91.66 million m3 -1.5%
2010 99.70 million m3 +8.8%
2011 107.21 million m3 +7.5%
2012 110.26 million m3 +2.8%
2013 116.95 million m3 +6.1%
2014 114.00 million m3 -2.5%
2015 111.78 million m3 -1.9%
2016 111.20 million m3 -0.5%
2017 110.72 million m3 -0.4%
2018 107.26 million m3 -3.1%
2019 108.89 million m3 +1.5%
2020 111.19 million m3 +2.1%
2021 112.85 million m3 +1.5%
2022 112.72 million m3 -0.1%
2023 109.13 million m3 -3.2%
2024 113.26 million m3 +3.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 23.89 million m3 16.52 million m3 30.95 million m3 9
1970s 39.00 million m3 33.41 million m3 42.77 million m3 10
1980s 45.20 million m3 38.86 million m3 51.79 million m3 10
1990s 51.10 million m3 46.50 million m3 56.07 million m3 10
2000s 80.23 million m3 58.09 million m3 97.38 million m3 10
2010s 109.80 million m3 99.70 million m3 116.95 million m3 10
2020s 111.83 million m3 109.13 million m3 113.26 million m3 5

Countries ranked near World

  1. 1 China 60.57 million m3 compare
  2. 2 China, mainland 60.41 million m3 compare
  3. 3 India 12.00 million m3 compare
  4. 4 United States 8.95 million m3 compare

See the full ranking of 277 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is plywood and lvl — production in World?
Plywood and lvl — production in World was 113.26 million m3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest plywood and lvl — production recorded in World?
The highest recorded value was 116.95 million m3 in 2013.
What is the lowest plywood and lvl — production recorded in World?
The lowest recorded value was 16.52 million m3 in 1961.
How does World rank for plywood and lvl — production?
World ranks 1st out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
Is plywood and lvl — production rising or falling in World?
Over the last ten years it is down 0.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this World 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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Indicator
Plywood and LVL — Production
Unit
m3
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
277 places, 10,471 data points, 1961–2024
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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