Sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — Production in Italy
Italy: Sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — Production was 2.23 million m3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — Production in Italy, 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 Italy is 2.23 million m3, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 3.1% on the previous year and up 139.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — production in Italy peaked at 5.02 million m3 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 484,610 m3, in 2006.
Italy ranks 42nd of 152 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — Production in Italy, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 884,000 m3 | — |
| 1962 | 774,000 m3 | -12.4% |
| 1963 | 796,000 m3 | +2.8% |
| 1964 | 679,000 m3 | -14.7% |
| 1965 | 707,000 m3 | +4.1% |
| 1966 | 755,000 m3 | +6.8% |
| 1967 | 906,000 m3 | +20.0% |
| 1968 | 850,000 m3 | -6.2% |
| 1969 | 691,000 m3 | -18.7% |
| 1970 | 900,000 m3 | +30.2% |
| 1971 | 832,000 m3 | -7.6% |
| 1972 | 735,000 m3 | -11.7% |
| 1973 | 747,000 m3 | +1.6% |
| 1974 | 691,000 m3 | -7.5% |
| 1975 | 645,000 m3 | -6.7% |
| 1976 | 557,000 m3 | -13.6% |
| 1977 | 713,000 m3 | +28.0% |
| 1978 | 682,000 m3 | -4.3% |
| 1979 | 699,000 m3 | +2.5% |
| 1980 | 919,000 m3 | +31.5% |
| 1981 | 768,000 m3 | -16.4% |
| 1982 | 858,000 m3 | +11.7% |
| 1983 | 676,000 m3 | -21.2% |
| 1984 | 751,000 m3 | +11.1% |
| 1985 | 804,000 m3 | +7.1% |
| 1986 | 1.20 million m3 | +49.0% |
| 1987 | 855,000 m3 | -28.6% |
| 1988 | 901,000 m3 | +5.4% |
| 1989 | 904,000 m3 | +0.3% |
| 1990 | 774,000 m3 | -14.4% |
| 1991 | 662,000 m3 | -14.5% |
| 1992 | 607,000 m3 | -8.3% |
| 1993 | 837,000 m3 | +37.9% |
| 1994 | 798,000 m3 | -4.7% |
| 1995 | 942,000 m3 | +18.0% |
| 1996 | 741,000 m3 | -21.3% |
| 1997 | 721,000 m3 | -2.7% |
| 1998 | 735,000 m3 | +1.9% |
| 1999 | 682,000 m3 | -7.2% |
| 2000 | 701,000 m3 | +2.8% |
| 2001 | 678,000 m3 | -3.3% |
| 2002 | 647,000 m3 | -4.6% |
| 2003 | 653,000 m3 | +0.9% |
| 2004 | 607,964 m3 | -6.9% |
| 2005 | 498,331 m3 | -18.0% |
| 2006 | 484,610 m3 | -2.8% |
| 2007 | 520,201 m3 | +7.3% |
| 2008 | 571,272 m3 | +9.8% |
| 2009 | 535,172 m3 | -6.3% |
| 2010 | 871,153 m3 | +62.8% |
| 2011 | 1.04 million m3 | +18.9% |
| 2012 | 928,100 m3 | -10.4% |
| 2013 | 889,300 m3 | -4.2% |
| 2014 | 932,200 m3 | +4.8% |
| 2015 | 1.01 million m3 | +8.5% |
| 2016 | 1.00 million m3 | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 997,700 m3 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 996,000 m3 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 5.02 million m3 | +403.8% |
| 2020 | 2.79 million m3 | -44.4% |
| 2021 | 2.79 million m3 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 2.79 million m3 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 2.16 million m3 | -22.5% |
| 2024 | 2.23 million m3 | +3.1% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 2.23 million m3 is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.31 million m3, 97% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Italy's 2.23 million m3 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.64 million m3, 1.4× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — Production in Italy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +403.8% | 996,000 m3 | 5.02 million m3 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 782,444 m3 | 679,000 m3 | 906,000 m3 | 9 |
| 1970s | 720,100 m3 | 557,000 m3 | 900,000 m3 | 10 |
| 1980s | 863,400 m3 | 676,000 m3 | 1.20 million m3 | 10 |
| 1990s | 749,900 m3 | 607,000 m3 | 942,000 m3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 589,655 m3 | 484,610 m3 | 701,000 m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.37 million m3 | 871,153 m3 | 5.02 million m3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.55 million m3 | 2.16 million m3 | 2.79 million m3 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Italy
- 39 Uruguay 2.38 million m3 compare
- 40 Belgium-Luxembourg 2.31 million m3 compare
- 41 Yugoslav SFR 2.30 million m3 compare
- 43 Belgium 2.10 million m3 compare
- 44 Switzerland 1.98 million m3 compare
- 45 Slovenia 1.90 million m3 compare
More environment data for Italy
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 2.04 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 2.47 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.324 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.18 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 6.1 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -1.94 % 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)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate -0.2257 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — production in Italy?
- Sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — production in Italy was 2.23 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 Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 5.02 million m3 in 2019.
- What is the lowest sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — production recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 484,610 m3 in 2006.
- How does Italy rank for sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — production?
- Italy ranks 42nd out of 152 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — production rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 139.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy 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