How does China rank for sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — production?

China ranks 13th out of 140 countries with data for 2024.

Is sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — production rising or falling in China?

Over the last ten years it is up 24.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.

Where does this China 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.

Sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — Production in China

Name: Sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — Production in China
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China: Sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — Production was 14.91 million m3 in 2024. ▬ Flat

Latest (2024)

14.91 million m3

Change on year

up 8.0%

World rank

13th

of 140 countries

All-time high

38.04 million m3

in 1998

All-time low

10.24 million m3

in 2012

Years of data

1961–2024

Sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — Production in China, 1961–2024

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — production in China is 14.91 million m3, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 8.0% on the previous year and up 24.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — production in China peaked at 38.04 million m3 in 1998 and was at its lowest, 10.24 million m3, in 2012.

China ranks 13th of 140 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	12.46 million m3	10.57 million m3	13.73 million m3	9
1970s	21.14 million m3	14.06 million m3	29.32 million m3	10
1980s	30.52 million m3	26.28 million m3	33.37 million m3	10
1990s	33.78 million m3	28.43 million m3	38.04 million m3	10
2000s	28.00 million m3	14.08 million m3	34.42 million m3	10
2010s	13.12 million m3	10.24 million m3	15.56 million m3	10
2020s	13.58 million m3	12.96 million m3	14.91 million m3	5

Countries ranked near China

10 Chile 16.47 million m3 compare
11 Japan 16.11 million m3 compare
12 Poland 15.39 million m3 compare
14 China, mainland 14.89 million m3 compare
15 Austria 10.90 million m3 compare
16 France 10.68 million m3 compare

See the full ranking of 171 places →

More environment data for China

Standard Deviation 0.279 °C (2025)
Temperature change 1.92 °C (2025)
Recovered paper — Production 73.29 million t (2024)
Total fibre furnish — Production 105.03 million t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value 177,011 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity 91,039 t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Export value 6.10 million 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Export quantity 6.54 million t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Import value 5.76 million 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity 10.36 million t (2024)

All data for China →

Frequently asked questions

What is sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — production in China?: Sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — production in China was 14.91 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 China?: The highest recorded value was 38.04 million m3 in 1998.
What is the lowest sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — production recorded in China?: The lowest recorded value was 10.24 million m3 in 2012.
How does China rank for sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — production?: China ranks 13th out of 140 countries with data for 2024.
Is sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — production rising or falling in China?: Over the last ten years it is up 24.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this China 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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Indicator: Sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — Production
Unit: m3
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage: 171 places, 8,688 data points, 1961–2024
Last refreshed: 13 August 2026

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