Sawlogs and veneer logs, non-coniferous — Production in Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa: Sawlogs and veneer logs, non-coniferous — Production was 5.93 million m3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sawlogs and veneer logs, non-coniferous — Production in Eastern Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
In 2024, sawlogs and veneer logs, non-coniferous — production in Eastern Africa stood at 5.93 million m3.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.2% on the previous year and up 32.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sawlogs and veneer logs, non-coniferous — production in Eastern Africa peaked at 5.94 million m3 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1.01 million m3, in 1974.
That places Eastern Africa 19th out of 28 groups with data for 2024, putting it 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, non-coniferous — Production in Eastern Africa, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1.09 million m3 | — |
| 1962 | 1.06 million m3 | -2.0% |
| 1963 | 1.30 million m3 | +22.0% |
| 1964 | 1.40 million m3 | +7.6% |
| 1965 | 1.49 million m3 | +6.8% |
| 1966 | 1.53 million m3 | +2.8% |
| 1967 | 1.58 million m3 | +3.2% |
| 1968 | 1.82 million m3 | +15.3% |
| 1969 | 1.84 million m3 | +1.1% |
| 1970 | 2.15 million m3 | +16.6% |
| 1971 | 2.25 million m3 | +4.7% |
| 1972 | 1.57 million m3 | -30.2% |
| 1973 | 1.22 million m3 | -22.6% |
| 1974 | 1.01 million m3 | -17.2% |
| 1975 | 1.32 million m3 | +31.0% |
| 1976 | 1.13 million m3 | -14.7% |
| 1977 | 1.33 million m3 | +18.2% |
| 1978 | 1.28 million m3 | -3.6% |
| 1979 | 1.27 million m3 | -0.8% |
| 1980 | 1.45 million m3 | +13.9% |
| 1981 | 1.41 million m3 | -2.6% |
| 1982 | 1.23 million m3 | -13.2% |
| 1983 | 1.15 million m3 | -6.3% |
| 1984 | 1.17 million m3 | +2.0% |
| 1985 | 1.27 million m3 | +8.6% |
| 1986 | 1.27 million m3 | -0.1% |
| 1987 | 1.23 million m3 | -3.0% |
| 1988 | 1.29 million m3 | +4.5% |
| 1989 | 1.31 million m3 | +1.8% |
| 1990 | 1.34 million m3 | +2.2% |
| 1991 | 1.27 million m3 | -5.1% |
| 1992 | 1.37 million m3 | +7.9% |
| 1993 | 1.29 million m3 | -5.7% |
| 1994 | 1.36 million m3 | +4.7% |
| 1995 | 1.54 million m3 | +13.3% |
| 1996 | 1.56 million m3 | +1.5% |
| 1997 | 1.58 million m3 | +1.5% |
| 1998 | 1.55 million m3 | -1.9% |
| 1999 | 1.60 million m3 | +3.4% |
| 2000 | 1.57 million m3 | -2.3% |
| 2001 | 1.63 million m3 | +3.9% |
| 2002 | 1.63 million m3 | +0.5% |
| 2003 | 1.66 million m3 | +1.6% |
| 2004 | 1.78 million m3 | +7.4% |
| 2005 | 1.82 million m3 | +1.9% |
| 2006 | 1.87 million m3 | +3.0% |
| 2007 | 2.15 million m3 | +15.2% |
| 2008 | 2.95 million m3 | +36.9% |
| 2009 | 3.12 million m3 | +5.8% |
| 2010 | 3.31 million m3 | +6.1% |
| 2011 | 3.46 million m3 | +4.5% |
| 2012 | 4.09 million m3 | +18.1% |
| 2013 | 4.14 million m3 | +1.3% |
| 2014 | 4.48 million m3 | +8.2% |
| 2015 | 4.62 million m3 | +3.0% |
| 2016 | 4.77 million m3 | +3.3% |
| 2017 | 5.51 million m3 | +15.5% |
| 2018 | 5.31 million m3 | -3.5% |
| 2019 | 5.31 million m3 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 5.31 million m3 | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 5.32 million m3 | +0.1% |
| 2022 | 5.94 million m3 | +11.7% |
| 2023 | 5.94 million m3 | -0.1% |
| 2024 | 5.93 million m3 | -0.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.46 million m3 | 1.06 million m3 | 1.84 million m3 | 9 |
| 1970s | 1.45 million m3 | 1.01 million m3 | 2.25 million m3 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.28 million m3 | 1.15 million m3 | 1.45 million m3 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.45 million m3 | 1.27 million m3 | 1.60 million m3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.02 million m3 | 1.57 million m3 | 3.12 million m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.50 million m3 | 3.31 million m3 | 5.51 million m3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.69 million m3 | 5.31 million m3 | 5.94 million m3 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Eastern Africa
More environment data for Eastern Africa
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -5.98 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -7.18 Percentage change (2025)
- Temperature change 1.28 °C (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.229 °C (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -5.99 Percentage change (2024)
- Exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -5.69 Percentage change (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value -0.3367 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total fibre furnish — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import -0.5287 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sawlogs and veneer logs, non-coniferous — production in Eastern Africa?
- Sawlogs and veneer logs, non-coniferous — production in Eastern Africa was 5.93 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 Eastern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 5.94 million m3 in 2022.
- What is the lowest sawlogs and veneer logs, non-coniferous — production recorded in Eastern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.01 million m3 in 1974.
- How does Eastern Africa rank for sawlogs and veneer logs, non-coniferous — production?
- Eastern Africa ranks 19th out of 28 groups with data for 2024.
- Is sawlogs and veneer logs, non-coniferous — production rising or falling in Eastern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eastern Africa 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