Sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — Production in Americas
Americas: Sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — Production was 303.01 million m3 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — Production in Americas, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
In 2024, sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — production in Americas stood at 303.01 million m3.
That represents a change of up 0.2% on the previous year and up 2.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — production in Americas peaked at 399.09 million m3 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 186.94 million m3, in 1961.
That places Americas 3rd out of 29 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 64 years of available data.
Sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — Production in Americas, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 186.94 million m3 | — |
| 1962 | 204.80 million m3 | +9.6% |
| 1963 | 206.98 million m3 | +1.1% |
| 1964 | 220.18 million m3 | +6.4% |
| 1965 | 224.34 million m3 | +1.9% |
| 1966 | 228.77 million m3 | +2.0% |
| 1967 | 227.81 million m3 | -0.4% |
| 1968 | 247.69 million m3 | +8.7% |
| 1969 | 242.70 million m3 | -2.0% |
| 1970 | 243.97 million m3 | +0.5% |
| 1971 | 262.79 million m3 | +7.7% |
| 1972 | 256.03 million m3 | -2.6% |
| 1973 | 271.77 million m3 | +6.1% |
| 1974 | 254.05 million m3 | -6.5% |
| 1975 | 241.33 million m3 | -5.0% |
| 1976 | 288.06 million m3 | +19.4% |
| 1977 | 302.50 million m3 | +5.0% |
| 1978 | 322.85 million m3 | +6.7% |
| 1979 | 325.06 million m3 | +0.7% |
| 1980 | 288.11 million m3 | -11.4% |
| 1981 | 267.36 million m3 | -7.2% |
| 1982 | 250.42 million m3 | -6.3% |
| 1983 | 307.28 million m3 | +22.7% |
| 1984 | 336.03 million m3 | +9.4% |
| 1985 | 342.87 million m3 | +2.0% |
| 1986 | 365.47 million m3 | +6.6% |
| 1987 | 396.58 million m3 | +8.5% |
| 1988 | 394.24 million m3 | -0.6% |
| 1989 | 390.85 million m3 | -0.9% |
| 1990 | 364.27 million m3 | -6.8% |
| 1991 | 326.96 million m3 | -10.2% |
| 1992 | 344.84 million m3 | +5.5% |
| 1993 | 336.26 million m3 | -2.5% |
| 1994 | 346.60 million m3 | +3.1% |
| 1995 | 351.73 million m3 | +1.5% |
| 1996 | 351.14 million m3 | -0.2% |
| 1997 | 359.71 million m3 | +2.4% |
| 1998 | 341.63 million m3 | -5.0% |
| 1999 | 371.44 million m3 | +8.7% |
| 2000 | 372.04 million m3 | +0.2% |
| 2001 | 348.13 million m3 | -6.4% |
| 2002 | 365.90 million m3 | +5.1% |
| 2003 | 356.53 million m3 | -2.6% |
| 2004 | 391.97 million m3 | +9.9% |
| 2005 | 399.09 million m3 | +1.8% |
| 2006 | 375.00 million m3 | -6.0% |
| 2007 | 343.53 million m3 | -8.4% |
| 2008 | 288.80 million m3 | -15.9% |
| 2009 | 239.21 million m3 | -17.2% |
| 2010 | 269.88 million m3 | +12.8% |
| 2011 | 287.72 million m3 | +6.6% |
| 2012 | 285.15 million m3 | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 294.11 million m3 | +3.1% |
| 2014 | 296.00 million m3 | +0.6% |
| 2015 | 301.60 million m3 | +1.9% |
| 2016 | 307.69 million m3 | +2.0% |
| 2017 | 316.70 million m3 | +2.9% |
| 2018 | 326.64 million m3 | +3.1% |
| 2019 | 310.97 million m3 | -4.8% |
| 2020 | 320.47 million m3 | +3.1% |
| 2021 | 331.53 million m3 | +3.5% |
| 2022 | 331.60 million m3 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 302.28 million m3 | -8.8% |
| 2024 | 303.01 million m3 | +0.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 221.13 million m3 | 186.94 million m3 | 247.69 million m3 | 9 |
| 1970s | 276.84 million m3 | 241.33 million m3 | 325.06 million m3 | 10 |
| 1980s | 333.92 million m3 | 250.42 million m3 | 396.58 million m3 | 10 |
| 1990s | 349.46 million m3 | 326.96 million m3 | 371.44 million m3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 348.02 million m3 | 239.21 million m3 | 399.09 million m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 299.65 million m3 | 269.88 million m3 | 326.64 million m3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 317.78 million m3 | 302.28 million m3 | 331.60 million m3 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Americas
- 1 United States 149.52 million m3 compare
- 2 USSR 114.00 million m3 compare
- 3 Russian Federation 109.71 million m3 compare
- 3 Russia 109.71 million m3 compare
- 5 Canada 86.70 million m3 compare
- 6 Australia and New Zealand 37.45 million m3 compare
More environment data for Americas
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Temperature change 1.95 °C (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.303 °C (2025)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Share of GDP US$ 1.73 % (2024)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Annual growth US$ 2.72 % (2024)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Annual growth US$ -3.24 % (2024)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Value US$, 2015 525,862 million USD (2024)
- Wood fuel, coniferous — Production 78.58 million m3 (2024)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Value US$ 670,896 million USD (2024)
- Wood fuel — Production 341.57 million m3 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — production in Americas?
- Sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — production in Americas was 303.01 million m3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — production recorded in Americas?
- The highest recorded value was 399.09 million m3 in 2005.
- What is the lowest sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — production recorded in Americas?
- The lowest recorded value was 186.94 million m3 in 1961.
- How does Americas rank for sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — production?
- Americas ranks 3rd out of 29 groups with data for 2024.
- Is sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — production rising or falling in Americas?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Americas data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Sawlogs and veneer logs, 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