Recovered post-consumer wood β€” Production in European Union (27)

European Union (27): Recovered post-consumer wood β€” Production was 27.77 million t in 2024. β–² Rising

Latest (2024)
27.77 million t
Change on year
up 0.9%
Rank
3rd
of 19 groups
All-time high
27.77 million t
in 2024
All-time low
21.55 million t
in 2017
Years of data
8
2017–2024

Recovered post-consumer wood β€” Production in European Union (27), 2017–2024

010.0M20.0M30.0M2017202020242017: 21.5M t2018: 21.6M t2019: 23.5M t2020: 25.0M t2021: 24.4M t2022: 23.8M t2023: 27.5M t2024: 27.8M t

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

Analysis

In 2024, recovered post-consumer wood β€” production in European Union (27) stood at 27.77 million t. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.

The figure is up 0.9% on the previous year and up 28.9% over ten years.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 22.23 million t 21.55 million t 23.50 million t 3
2020s 25.70 million t 23.80 million t 27.77 million t 5

Countries ranked near European Union (27)

  1. 1 Germany 8.04 million t compare
  2. 2 China 7.01 million t compare
  3. 3 China, mainland 7.00 million t compare
  4. 4 France 6.38 million t compare
  5. 5 Sweden 5.47 million t compare
  6. 6 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 4.41 million t compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is recovered post-consumer wood β€” production in European Union (27)?
Recovered post-consumer wood β€” production in European Union (27) was 27.77 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest recovered post-consumer wood β€” production recorded in European Union (27)?
The highest recorded value was 27.77 million t in 2024.
What is the lowest recovered post-consumer wood β€” production recorded in European Union (27)?
The lowest recorded value was 21.55 million t in 2017.
How does European Union (27) rank for recovered post-consumer wood β€” production?
European Union (27) ranks 3rd out of 19 groups with data for 2024.
Is recovered post-consumer wood β€” production rising or falling in European Union (27)?
Over the last ten years it is up 28.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this European Union (27) data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Recovered post-consumer wood β€” Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Recovered post-consumer wood β€” Production
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
60 places, 467 data points, 2017–2024
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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