Roundwood, non-coniferous — Production in New Zealand
New Zealand: Roundwood, non-coniferous — Production was 325,000 m3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Roundwood, non-coniferous — Production in New Zealand, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
New Zealand recorded 325,000 m3 for roundwood, non-coniferous — production in 2024.
The figure is up 591.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, roundwood, non-coniferous — production in New Zealand peaked at 1.13 million m3 in 1974 and was at its lowest, 39,000 m3, in 2009.
That places New Zealand 162nd out of 231 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Roundwood, non-coniferous — Production in New Zealand, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 258,000 m3 | — |
| 1962 | 241,000 m3 | -6.6% |
| 1963 | 227,000 m3 | -5.8% |
| 1964 | 230,000 m3 | +1.3% |
| 1965 | 246,000 m3 | +7.0% |
| 1966 | 261,000 m3 | +6.1% |
| 1967 | 196,000 m3 | -24.9% |
| 1968 | 235,000 m3 | +19.9% |
| 1969 | 252,000 m3 | +7.2% |
| 1970 | 292,000 m3 | +15.9% |
| 1971 | 289,000 m3 | -1.0% |
| 1972 | 289,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 421,000 m3 | +45.7% |
| 1974 | 1.13 million m3 | +168.2% |
| 1975 | 1.09 million m3 | -3.7% |
| 1976 | 987,000 m3 | -9.2% |
| 1977 | 819,000 m3 | -17.0% |
| 1978 | 760,000 m3 | -7.2% |
| 1979 | 660,000 m3 | -13.2% |
| 1980 | 272,000 m3 | -58.8% |
| 1981 | 293,000 m3 | +7.7% |
| 1982 | 287,000 m3 | -2.0% |
| 1983 | 408,000 m3 | +42.2% |
| 1984 | 172,000 m3 | -57.8% |
| 1985 | 174,000 m3 | +1.2% |
| 1986 | 178,000 m3 | +2.3% |
| 1987 | 181,000 m3 | +1.7% |
| 1988 | 188,000 m3 | +3.9% |
| 1989 | 190,000 m3 | +1.1% |
| 1990 | 398,000 m3 | +109.5% |
| 1991 | 248,000 m3 | -37.7% |
| 1992 | 226,000 m3 | -8.9% |
| 1993 | 224,000 m3 | -0.9% |
| 1994 | 256,000 m3 | +14.3% |
| 1995 | 162,000 m3 | -36.7% |
| 1996 | 147,000 m3 | -9.3% |
| 1997 | 98,000 m3 | -33.3% |
| 1998 | 153,000 m3 | +56.1% |
| 1999 | 105,000 m3 | -31.4% |
| 2000 | 79,000 m3 | -24.8% |
| 2001 | 79,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 69,000 m3 | -12.7% |
| 2003 | 59,000 m3 | -14.5% |
| 2004 | 52,000 m3 | -11.9% |
| 2005 | 48,000 m3 | -7.7% |
| 2006 | 43,000 m3 | -10.4% |
| 2007 | 43,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 41,000 m3 | -4.7% |
| 2009 | 39,000 m3 | -4.9% |
| 2010 | 42,000 m3 | +7.7% |
| 2011 | 41,000 m3 | -2.4% |
| 2012 | 40,000 m3 | -2.4% |
| 2013 | 49,000 m3 | +22.5% |
| 2014 | 47,000 m3 | -4.1% |
| 2015 | 62,000 m3 | +31.9% |
| 2016 | 75,000 m3 | +21.0% |
| 2017 | 475,000 m3 | +533.3% |
| 2018 | 305,000 m3 | -35.8% |
| 2019 | 325,000 m3 | +6.6% |
| 2020 | 325,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 325,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 325,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 325,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 325,000 m3 | +0.0% |
New Zealand compared with similar countries
- New Zealand's 325,000 m3 is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.18 million m3, 28% of the median. (63 countries reporting)
- New Zealand's 325,000 m3 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3.34 million m3, 10% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Roundwood, non-coniferous — Production in New Zealand changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +533.3% | 75,000 m3 | 475,000 m3 |
| 1974 | +168.2% | 421,000 m3 | 1.13 million m3 |
| 1990 | +109.5% | 190,000 m3 | 398,000 m3 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 238,444 m3 | 196,000 m3 | 261,000 m3 | 9 |
| 1970s | 673,300 m3 | 289,000 m3 | 1.13 million m3 | 10 |
| 1980s | 234,300 m3 | 172,000 m3 | 408,000 m3 | 10 |
| 1990s | 201,700 m3 | 98,000 m3 | 398,000 m3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 55,200 m3 | 39,000 m3 | 79,000 m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 146,100 m3 | 40,000 m3 | 475,000 m3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 325,000 m3 | 325,000 m3 | 325,000 m3 | 5 |
Countries ranked near New Zealand
- 159 Kazakhstan 372,200 m3 compare
- 160 China, Taiwan Province of 365,750 m3 compare
- 161 Saudi Arabia 342,939 m3 compare
- 163 French Guiana 249,637 m3 compare
- 164 Georgia 249,000 m3 compare
- 165 Cabo Verde 236,166 m3 compare
More environment data for New Zealand
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -0.2131 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 1.69 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.379 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.23 °C (2025)
- Sawnwood, coniferous — Production, annual growth rate 11.46 % change on previous year (2024)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0.1365 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -0.474 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is roundwood, non-coniferous — production in New Zealand?
- Roundwood, non-coniferous — production in New Zealand was 325,000 m3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest roundwood, non-coniferous — production recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 1.13 million m3 in 1974.
- What is the lowest roundwood, non-coniferous — production recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 39,000 m3 in 2009.
- How does New Zealand rank for roundwood, non-coniferous — production?
- New Zealand ranks 162nd out of 231 countries with data for 2024.
- Is roundwood, non-coniferous — production rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 591.5%. 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, non-coniferous — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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