Sawlogs and veneer logs, non-coniferous — Production in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea: Sawlogs and veneer logs, non-coniferous — Production was 3.99 million m3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sawlogs and veneer logs, non-coniferous — Production in Papua New Guinea, 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 Papua New Guinea is 3.99 million m3, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 10.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sawlogs and veneer logs, non-coniferous — production in Papua New Guinea peaked at 4.46 million m3 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 107,000 m3, in 1961.
That places Papua New Guinea 13th out of 164 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Papua New Guinea, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 107,000 m3 | — |
| 1962 | 111,000 m3 | +3.7% |
| 1963 | 141,000 m3 | +27.0% |
| 1964 | 186,000 m3 | +31.9% |
| 1965 | 240,000 m3 | +29.0% |
| 1966 | 247,000 m3 | +2.9% |
| 1967 | 325,000 m3 | +31.6% |
| 1968 | 342,000 m3 | +5.2% |
| 1969 | 331,000 m3 | -3.2% |
| 1970 | 436,000 m3 | +31.7% |
| 1971 | 645,000 m3 | +47.9% |
| 1972 | 794,000 m3 | +23.1% |
| 1973 | 733,000 m3 | -7.7% |
| 1974 | 809,000 m3 | +10.4% |
| 1975 | 855,000 m3 | +5.7% |
| 1976 | 1.09 million m3 | +28.0% |
| 1977 | 879,000 m3 | -19.7% |
| 1978 | 1.09 million m3 | +24.3% |
| 1979 | 993,000 m3 | -9.1% |
| 1980 | 1.33 million m3 | +33.5% |
| 1981 | 1.18 million m3 | -10.7% |
| 1982 | 1.92 million m3 | +61.7% |
| 1983 | 1.82 million m3 | -5.1% |
| 1984 | 1.80 million m3 | -0.9% |
| 1985 | 1.84 million m3 | +2.1% |
| 1986 | 2.09 million m3 | +13.5% |
| 1987 | 2.42 million m3 | +15.8% |
| 1988 | 2.42 million m3 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 2.42 million m3 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 2.42 million m3 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 2.42 million m3 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 2.23 million m3 | -7.9% |
| 1993 | 3.05 million m3 | +37.1% |
| 1994 | 3.50 million m3 | +14.8% |
| 1995 | 3.00 million m3 | -14.3% |
| 1996 | 3.00 million m3 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 3.00 million m3 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 3.00 million m3 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 3.00 million m3 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 2.13 million m3 | -28.9% |
| 2001 | 1.66 million m3 | -22.2% |
| 2002 | 2.10 million m3 | +26.5% |
| 2003 | 2.30 million m3 | +9.5% |
| 2004 | 2.20 million m3 | -4.3% |
| 2005 | 2.49 million m3 | +13.0% |
| 2006 | 2.86 million m3 | +15.0% |
| 2007 | 2.86 million m3 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 2.86 million m3 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 2.81 million m3 | -1.8% |
| 2010 | 4.38 million m3 | +55.9% |
| 2011 | 4.04 million m3 | -7.7% |
| 2012 | 3.62 million m3 | -10.4% |
| 2013 | 3.94 million m3 | +8.9% |
| 2014 | 4.46 million m3 | +13.2% |
| 2015 | 3.96 million m3 | -11.2% |
| 2016 | 3.96 million m3 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 3.99 million m3 | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 3.99 million m3 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 3.99 million m3 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 3.99 million m3 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 3.99 million m3 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 3.99 million m3 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 3.99 million m3 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 3.99 million m3 | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 225,556 m3 | 107,000 m3 | 342,000 m3 | 9 |
| 1970s | 833,100 m3 | 436,000 m3 | 1.09 million m3 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.92 million m3 | 1.18 million m3 | 2.42 million m3 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.86 million m3 | 2.23 million m3 | 3.50 million m3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.43 million m3 | 1.66 million m3 | 2.86 million m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.03 million m3 | 3.62 million m3 | 4.46 million m3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.99 million m3 | 3.99 million m3 | 3.99 million m3 | 5 |
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More environment data for Papua New Guinea
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 1.56 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 2.24 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.183 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 0.834 °C (2025)
- Graphic papers — Import quantity, annual growth rate 2.2 % change on previous year (2024)
- Graphic papers — Import quantity, per unit of GDP 0 t per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Graphic papers — Import quantity, per capita 0.0008 t per person (2024)
- Graphic papers — Import value, annual growth rate -11.46 % change on previous year (2024)
- Graphic papers — Import value, per unit of GDP 0 1000 USD per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sawlogs and veneer logs, non-coniferous — production in Papua New Guinea?
- Sawlogs and veneer logs, non-coniferous — production in Papua New Guinea was 3.99 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 Papua New Guinea?
- The highest recorded value was 4.46 million m3 in 2014.
- What is the lowest sawlogs and veneer logs, non-coniferous — production recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The lowest recorded value was 107,000 m3 in 1961.
- How does Papua New Guinea rank for sawlogs and veneer logs, non-coniferous — production?
- Papua New Guinea ranks 13th out of 164 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sawlogs and veneer logs, non-coniferous — production rising or falling in Papua New Guinea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Papua New Guinea 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