Sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — Production in Northern Europe
Northern Europe: Sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — Production was 84.26 million m3 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — Production in Northern Europe, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
In 2024, sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — production in Northern Europe stood at 84.26 million m3.
That represents a change of up 1.9% on the previous year and up 1.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — production in Northern Europe peaked at 100.43 million m3 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 31.83 million m3, in 1962.
Northern Europe ranks 8th of 26 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 64 years of available data.
Sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — Production in Northern Europe, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 34.18 million m3 | — |
| 1962 | 31.83 million m3 | -6.9% |
| 1963 | 32.01 million m3 | +0.6% |
| 1964 | 37.37 million m3 | +16.8% |
| 1965 | 38.11 million m3 | +2.0% |
| 1966 | 34.33 million m3 | -9.9% |
| 1967 | 33.82 million m3 | -1.5% |
| 1968 | 36.83 million m3 | +8.9% |
| 1969 | 38.98 million m3 | +5.9% |
| 1970 | 42.79 million m3 | +9.8% |
| 1971 | 43.52 million m3 | +1.7% |
| 1972 | 43.33 million m3 | -0.4% |
| 1973 | 47.47 million m3 | +9.6% |
| 1974 | 48.12 million m3 | +1.4% |
| 1975 | 36.25 million m3 | -24.7% |
| 1976 | 39.66 million m3 | +9.4% |
| 1977 | 41.53 million m3 | +4.7% |
| 1978 | 42.98 million m3 | +3.5% |
| 1979 | 48.57 million m3 | +13.0% |
| 1980 | 49.87 million m3 | +2.7% |
| 1981 | 45.30 million m3 | -9.2% |
| 1982 | 45.04 million m3 | -0.6% |
| 1983 | 47.97 million m3 | +6.5% |
| 1984 | 48.38 million m3 | +0.9% |
| 1985 | 47.45 million m3 | -1.9% |
| 1986 | 46.51 million m3 | -2.0% |
| 1987 | 46.58 million m3 | +0.2% |
| 1988 | 49.10 million m3 | +5.4% |
| 1989 | 50.08 million m3 | +2.0% |
| 1990 | 51.48 million m3 | +2.8% |
| 1991 | 46.03 million m3 | -10.6% |
| 1992 | 50.43 million m3 | +9.6% |
| 1993 | 56.75 million m3 | +12.5% |
| 1994 | 63.74 million m3 | +12.3% |
| 1995 | 69.66 million m3 | +9.3% |
| 1996 | 65.12 million m3 | -6.5% |
| 1997 | 72.64 million m3 | +11.5% |
| 1998 | 71.59 million m3 | -1.4% |
| 1999 | 73.33 million m3 | +2.4% |
| 2000 | 80.11 million m3 | +9.2% |
| 2001 | 75.79 million m3 | -5.4% |
| 2002 | 77.96 million m3 | +2.9% |
| 2003 | 79.64 million m3 | +2.2% |
| 2004 | 78.33 million m3 | -1.6% |
| 2005 | 100.43 million m3 | +28.2% |
| 2006 | 73.72 million m3 | -26.6% |
| 2007 | 85.26 million m3 | +15.6% |
| 2008 | 68.44 million m3 | -19.7% |
| 2009 | 63.02 million m3 | -7.9% |
| 2010 | 75.49 million m3 | +19.8% |
| 2011 | 76.13 million m3 | +0.8% |
| 2012 | 72.94 million m3 | -4.2% |
| 2013 | 76.01 million m3 | +4.2% |
| 2014 | 82.88 million m3 | +9.0% |
| 2015 | 81.53 million m3 | -1.6% |
| 2016 | 84.66 million m3 | +3.8% |
| 2017 | 87.11 million m3 | +2.9% |
| 2018 | 89.19 million m3 | +2.4% |
| 2019 | 85.60 million m3 | -4.0% |
| 2020 | 84.19 million m3 | -1.6% |
| 2021 | 92.08 million m3 | +9.4% |
| 2022 | 90.28 million m3 | -2.0% |
| 2023 | 82.69 million m3 | -8.4% |
| 2024 | 84.26 million m3 | +1.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 35.27 million m3 | 31.83 million m3 | 38.98 million m3 | 9 |
| 1970s | 43.42 million m3 | 36.25 million m3 | 48.57 million m3 | 10 |
| 1980s | 47.63 million m3 | 45.04 million m3 | 50.08 million m3 | 10 |
| 1990s | 62.08 million m3 | 46.03 million m3 | 73.33 million m3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 78.27 million m3 | 63.02 million m3 | 100.43 million m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 81.16 million m3 | 72.94 million m3 | 89.19 million m3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 86.70 million m3 | 82.69 million m3 | 92.08 million m3 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Northern Europe
More environment data for Northern Europe
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 1.53 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -1.04 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.685 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.48 °C (2025)
- Roundwood — Production 200.58 million m3 (2024)
- Roundwood, non-coniferous — Production 40.72 million m3 (2024)
- Roundwood, coniferous — Production 159.86 million m3 (2024)
- Roundwood — Export value 1.86 million 1000 USD (2024)
- Roundwood — Export quantity 18.30 million m3 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — production in Northern Europe?
- Sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — production in Northern Europe was 84.26 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 Northern Europe?
- The highest recorded value was 100.43 million m3 in 2005.
- What is the lowest sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — production recorded in Northern Europe?
- The lowest recorded value was 31.83 million m3 in 1962.
- How does Northern Europe rank for sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — production?
- Northern Europe ranks 8th out of 26 groups with data for 2024.
- Is sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — production rising or falling in Northern Europe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Northern Europe 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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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