What is roundwood, coniferous — production in New Zealand?

Roundwood, coniferous — production in New Zealand was 32.31 million m3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

What is the highest roundwood, coniferous — production recorded in New Zealand?

The highest recorded value was 35.69 million m3 in 2018.

What is the lowest roundwood, coniferous — production recorded in New Zealand?

The lowest recorded value was 4.99 million m3 in 1962.

How does New Zealand rank for roundwood, coniferous — production?

New Zealand ranks 12th out of 211 countries with data for 2024.

Is roundwood, coniferous — production rising or falling in New Zealand?

Over the last ten years it is up 10.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this New Zealand data come from?

The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Roundwood, coniferous — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Roundwood, coniferous — Production in New Zealand

Name: Roundwood, coniferous — Production in New Zealand
Creator: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)

New Zealand: Roundwood, coniferous — Production was 32.31 million m3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

32.31 million m3

Change on year

up 0.3%

World rank

12th

of 211 countries

All-time high

35.69 million m3

in 2018

All-time low

4.99 million m3

in 1962

Years of data

1961–2024

Roundwood, coniferous — Production in New Zealand, 1961–2024

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

Analysis

New Zealand recorded 32.31 million m3 for roundwood, coniferous — production in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.3% on the previous year and up 10.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, roundwood, coniferous — production in New Zealand peaked at 35.69 million m3 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 4.99 million m3, in 1962.

New Zealand ranks 12th of 211 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

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

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	6.20 million m3	4.99 million m3	8.07 million m3	9
1970s	8.47 million m3	7.48 million m3	10.27 million m3	10
1980s	9.69 million m3	8.66 million m3	10.55 million m3	10
1990s	15.34 million m3	12.78 million m3	17.70 million m3	10
2000s	20.23 million m3	19.09 million m3	22.08 million m3	10
2010s	30.02 million m3	24.50 million m3	35.69 million m3	10
2020s	33.11 million m3	31.86 million m3	35.17 million m3	5

Countries ranked near New Zealand

9 Finland 51.13 million m3 compare
10 Australia and New Zealand 46.19 million m3 compare
11 Poland 33.51 million m3 compare
13 Chile 28.49 million m3 compare
14 Japan 20.36 million m3 compare
15 Mexico 19.26 million m3 compare

See the full ranking of 244 places →

More environment data for New Zealand

Standard Deviation 0.379 °C (2025)
Temperature change 1.23 °C (2025)
Recovered paper — Production 341,000 t (2024)
Total fibre furnish — Production 1.38 million t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value 15,836 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity 21,938 t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Export value 175,467 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Export quantity 276,479 t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Import value 279,819 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity 303,161 t (2024)

All data for New Zealand →

Frequently asked questions

What is roundwood, coniferous — production in New Zealand?: Roundwood, coniferous — production in New Zealand was 32.31 million m3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest roundwood, coniferous — production recorded in New Zealand?: The highest recorded value was 35.69 million m3 in 2018.
What is the lowest roundwood, coniferous — production recorded in New Zealand?: The lowest recorded value was 4.99 million m3 in 1962.
How does New Zealand rank for roundwood, coniferous — production?: New Zealand ranks 12th out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
Is roundwood, coniferous — production rising or falling in New Zealand?: Over the last ten years it is up 10.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this New Zealand data come from?: The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Roundwood, coniferous — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Roundwood, coniferous — Production
Unit: m3
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage: 244 places, 11,865 data points, 1961–2024
Last refreshed: 13 August 2026

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