Pulpwood, round and split (production) β€” Production in South America

South America: Pulpwood, round and split (production) β€” Production was 171.44 million m3 in 2024. β–² Rising

Latest (2024)
171.44 million m3
Change on year
up 8.9%
Rank
4th
of 31 groups
All-time high
171.44 million m3
in 2024
All-time low
47.12 million m3
in 1998
Years of data
27
1998–2024

Pulpwood, round and split (production) β€” Production in South America, 1998–2024

50.0M75.0M100.0M125.0M150.0M175.0M1998201120241998: 47.1M m31999: 60.7M m32000: 64.1M m32001: 59.3M m32002: 62.9M m32003: 69.7M m32004: 70.8M m32005: 80.4M m32006: 80.6M m32007: 93.3M m32008: 96.0M m32009: 100.2M m32010: 105.4M m32011: 112.9M m32012: 109.5M m32013: 109.6M m32014: 108.8M m32015: 115.4M m32016: 126.1M m32017: 131.1M m32018: 135.3M m32019: 123.2M m32020: 130.5M m32021: 130.8M m32022: 149.9M m32023: 157.5M m32024: 171.4M m3

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for pulpwood, round and split (production) β€” production in South America is 171.44 million m3, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 27 years on record.

The figure is up 8.9% on the previous year and up 57.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pulpwood, round and split (production) β€” production in South America peaked at 171.44 million m3 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 47.12 million m3, in 1998.

That places South America 4th out of 31 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 27 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 53.90 million m3 47.12 million m3 60.68 million m3 2
2000s 77.74 million m3 59.33 million m3 100.23 million m3 10
2010s 117.73 million m3 105.35 million m3 135.34 million m3 10
2020s 148.04 million m3 130.55 million m3 171.44 million m3 5

Countries ranked near South America

  1. 1 Brazil 122.13 million m3 compare
  2. 2 Indonesia 52.39 million m3 compare
  3. 3 Russian Federation 51.15 million m3 compare
  4. 4 China 43.94 million m3 compare
  5. 5 China, mainland 42.86 million m3 compare
  6. 6 Sweden 30.20 million m3 compare
  7. 7 Finland 28.91 million m3 compare

See the full ranking of 133 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is pulpwood, round and split (production) β€” production in South America?
Pulpwood, round and split (production) β€” production in South America was 171.44 million m3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest pulpwood, round and split (production) β€” production recorded in South America?
The highest recorded value was 171.44 million m3 in 2024.
What is the lowest pulpwood, round and split (production) β€” production recorded in South America?
The lowest recorded value was 47.12 million m3 in 1998.
How does South America rank for pulpwood, round and split (production) β€” production?
South America ranks 4th out of 31 groups with data for 2024.
Is pulpwood, round and split (production) β€” production rising or falling in South America?
Over the last ten years it is up 57.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this South America data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Pulpwood, round and split (production) β€” Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Pulpwood, round and split (production) β€” Production
Unit
m3
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
133 places, 3,454 data points, 1998–2024
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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