Sawlogs and veneer logs, non-coniferous — Production in China, mainland
China, mainland: Sawlogs and veneer logs, non-coniferous — Production was 79.48 million m3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sawlogs and veneer logs, non-coniferous — Production in China, mainland, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
The most recent figure for sawlogs and veneer logs, non-coniferous — production in China, mainland is 79.48 million m3, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.0% on the previous year and up 20.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sawlogs and veneer logs, non-coniferous — production in China, mainland peaked at 79.48 million m3 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 6.10 million m3, in 1962.
China, mainland ranks 2nd of 164 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Sawlogs and veneer logs, non-coniferous — Production in China, mainland, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 6.80 million m3 | — |
| 1962 | 6.10 million m3 | -10.3% |
| 1963 | 6.70 million m3 | +9.8% |
| 1964 | 7.00 million m3 | +4.5% |
| 1965 | 7.20 million m3 | +2.9% |
| 1966 | 7.40 million m3 | +2.8% |
| 1967 | 7.60 million m3 | +2.7% |
| 1968 | 7.80 million m3 | +2.6% |
| 1969 | 7.98 million m3 | +2.3% |
| 1970 | 8.17 million m3 | +2.4% |
| 1971 | 8.36 million m3 | +2.3% |
| 1972 | 8.55 million m3 | +2.3% |
| 1973 | 8.93 million m3 | +4.4% |
| 1974 | 10.12 million m3 | +13.3% |
| 1975 | 15.83 million m3 | +56.4% |
| 1976 | 16.10 million m3 | +1.7% |
| 1977 | 16.48 million m3 | +2.4% |
| 1978 | 16.93 million m3 | +2.7% |
| 1979 | 17.95 million m3 | +6.0% |
| 1980 | 17.70 million m3 | -1.4% |
| 1981 | 16.54 million m3 | -6.6% |
| 1982 | 16.84 million m3 | +1.9% |
| 1983 | 17.41 million m3 | +3.4% |
| 1984 | 20.33 million m3 | +16.7% |
| 1985 | 20.75 million m3 | +2.1% |
| 1986 | 21.02 million m3 | +1.3% |
| 1987 | 21.02 million m3 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 20.73 million m3 | -1.4% |
| 1989 | 21.48 million m3 | +3.6% |
| 1990 | 16.77 million m3 | -21.9% |
| 1991 | 16.50 million m3 | -1.6% |
| 1992 | 17.49 million m3 | +6.0% |
| 1993 | 18.88 million m3 | +7.9% |
| 1994 | 19.10 million m3 | +1.2% |
| 1995 | 20.60 million m3 | +7.9% |
| 1996 | 22.00 million m3 | +6.8% |
| 1997 | 20.96 million m3 | -4.7% |
| 1998 | 21.12 million m3 | +0.8% |
| 1999 | 19.70 million m3 | -6.7% |
| 2000 | 18.80 million m3 | -4.6% |
| 2001 | 18.40 million m3 | -2.1% |
| 2002 | 18.26 million m3 | -0.8% |
| 2003 | 18.64 million m3 | +2.1% |
| 2004 | 18.64 million m3 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 18.64 million m3 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 18.64 million m3 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 31.05 million m3 | +66.6% |
| 2008 | 40.32 million m3 | +29.8% |
| 2009 | 52.58 million m3 | +30.4% |
| 2010 | 60.29 million m3 | +14.6% |
| 2011 | 54.99 million m3 | -8.8% |
| 2012 | 52.98 million m3 | -3.7% |
| 2013 | 73.23 million m3 | +38.2% |
| 2014 | 66.11 million m3 | -9.7% |
| 2015 | 64.38 million m3 | -2.6% |
| 2016 | 75.12 million m3 | +16.7% |
| 2017 | 74.84 million m3 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 72.81 million m3 | -2.7% |
| 2019 | 50.54 million m3 | -30.6% |
| 2020 | 69.57 million m3 | +37.7% |
| 2021 | 69.06 million m3 | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 70.76 million m3 | +2.5% |
| 2023 | 73.59 million m3 | +4.0% |
| 2024 | 79.48 million m3 | +8.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7.18 million m3 | 6.10 million m3 | 7.98 million m3 | 9 |
| 1970s | 12.74 million m3 | 8.17 million m3 | 17.95 million m3 | 10 |
| 1980s | 19.38 million m3 | 16.54 million m3 | 21.48 million m3 | 10 |
| 1990s | 19.31 million m3 | 16.50 million m3 | 22.00 million m3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 25.40 million m3 | 18.26 million m3 | 52.58 million m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 64.53 million m3 | 50.54 million m3 | 75.12 million m3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 72.49 million m3 | 69.06 million m3 | 79.48 million m3 | 5 |
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More environment data for China, mainland
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Temperature change 1.92 °C (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.279 °C (2025)
- Cropland — Area per capita 0.09 ha/cap (2024)
- Agricultural land — Area 391,823 1000 ha (2024)
- Agricultural land — Share in Land area 41.74 % (2024)
- Agricultural land — Value of agricultural production (Int. $) per Area 2,591 USD_PPP/ha (2024)
- Cropland — Area 128,608 1000 ha (2024)
- Cropland — Share in Agricultural land 32.82 % (2024)
- Cropland — Share in Land area 13.7 % (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sawlogs and veneer logs, non-coniferous — production in China, mainland?
- Sawlogs and veneer logs, non-coniferous — production in China, mainland was 79.48 million m3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest sawlogs and veneer logs, non-coniferous — production recorded in China, mainland?
- The highest recorded value was 79.48 million m3 in 2024.
- What is the lowest sawlogs and veneer logs, non-coniferous — production recorded in China, mainland?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.10 million m3 in 1962.
- How does China, mainland rank for sawlogs and veneer logs, non-coniferous — production?
- China, mainland ranks 2nd out of 164 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sawlogs and veneer logs, non-coniferous — production rising or falling in China, mainland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China, mainland data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Sawlogs and veneer logs, non-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