Sawlogs and veneer logs, non-coniferous — Production in Southern Asia
Southern Asia: Sawlogs and veneer logs, non-coniferous — Production was 52.93 million m3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sawlogs and veneer logs, non-coniferous — Production in Southern Asia, 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 Southern Asia is 52.93 million m3, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
The figure is up 9.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sawlogs and veneer logs, non-coniferous — production in Southern Asia peaked at 52.93 million m3 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 5.11 million m3, in 1961.
Southern Asia ranks 5th of 28 groups on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Sawlogs and veneer logs, non-coniferous — Production in Southern Asia, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 5.11 million m3 | — |
| 1962 | 5.55 million m3 | +8.7% |
| 1963 | 5.33 million m3 | -3.9% |
| 1964 | 5.70 million m3 | +6.9% |
| 1965 | 5.96 million m3 | +4.5% |
| 1966 | 8.42 million m3 | +41.4% |
| 1967 | 8.92 million m3 | +5.9% |
| 1968 | 9.43 million m3 | +5.7% |
| 1969 | 10.01 million m3 | +6.2% |
| 1970 | 10.32 million m3 | +3.0% |
| 1971 | 10.61 million m3 | +2.8% |
| 1972 | 10.59 million m3 | -0.1% |
| 1973 | 11.23 million m3 | +6.0% |
| 1974 | 11.64 million m3 | +3.7% |
| 1975 | 11.85 million m3 | +1.8% |
| 1976 | 12.52 million m3 | +5.6% |
| 1977 | 12.98 million m3 | +3.7% |
| 1978 | 13.48 million m3 | +3.9% |
| 1979 | 14.06 million m3 | +4.3% |
| 1980 | 14.71 million m3 | +4.6% |
| 1981 | 15.34 million m3 | +4.3% |
| 1982 | 16.06 million m3 | +4.7% |
| 1983 | 16.79 million m3 | +4.5% |
| 1984 | 17.70 million m3 | +5.4% |
| 1985 | 18.36 million m3 | +3.7% |
| 1986 | 18.32 million m3 | -0.2% |
| 1987 | 17.98 million m3 | -1.8% |
| 1988 | 17.91 million m3 | -0.4% |
| 1989 | 18.13 million m3 | +1.2% |
| 1990 | 25.70 million m3 | +41.7% |
| 1991 | 26.06 million m3 | +1.4% |
| 1992 | 26.40 million m3 | +1.3% |
| 1993 | 26.40 million m3 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 26.45 million m3 | +0.2% |
| 1995 | 26.44 million m3 | -0.1% |
| 1996 | 34.06 million m3 | +28.8% |
| 1997 | 35.24 million m3 | +3.5% |
| 1998 | 36.67 million m3 | +4.0% |
| 1999 | 36.66 million m3 | -0.0% |
| 2000 | 37.20 million m3 | +1.5% |
| 2001 | 37.81 million m3 | +1.6% |
| 2002 | 39.06 million m3 | +3.3% |
| 2003 | 40.01 million m3 | +2.4% |
| 2004 | 41.74 million m3 | +4.3% |
| 2005 | 41.76 million m3 | +0.1% |
| 2006 | 42.44 million m3 | +1.6% |
| 2007 | 43.22 million m3 | +1.8% |
| 2008 | 43.86 million m3 | +1.5% |
| 2009 | 50.48 million m3 | +15.1% |
| 2010 | 49.52 million m3 | -1.9% |
| 2011 | 48.66 million m3 | -1.7% |
| 2012 | 47.07 million m3 | -3.3% |
| 2013 | 47.46 million m3 | +0.8% |
| 2014 | 48.53 million m3 | +2.3% |
| 2015 | 49.58 million m3 | +2.2% |
| 2016 | 50.57 million m3 | +2.0% |
| 2017 | 50.49 million m3 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 50.72 million m3 | +0.4% |
| 2019 | 51.93 million m3 | +2.4% |
| 2020 | 51.93 million m3 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 52.73 million m3 | +1.5% |
| 2022 | 52.93 million m3 | +0.4% |
| 2023 | 52.93 million m3 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 52.93 million m3 | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7.16 million m3 | 5.11 million m3 | 10.01 million m3 | 9 |
| 1970s | 11.93 million m3 | 10.32 million m3 | 14.06 million m3 | 10 |
| 1980s | 17.13 million m3 | 14.71 million m3 | 18.36 million m3 | 10 |
| 1990s | 30.01 million m3 | 25.70 million m3 | 36.67 million m3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 41.76 million m3 | 37.20 million m3 | 50.48 million m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 49.45 million m3 | 47.07 million m3 | 51.93 million m3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 52.69 million m3 | 51.93 million m3 | 52.93 million m3 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Southern Asia
More environment data for Southern Asia
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 0.4009 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 6.69 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.274 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.44 °C (2025)
- Total fibre furnish — Production 15.39 million t (2024)
- Recovered paper — Production 8.45 million t (2024)
- Nutrient phosphate P2O5 (total) — Use per area of cropland 44.63 kg/ha (2024)
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Use per capita 13.9 kg/cap (2024)
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Use per value of agricultural production 38.89 g/Int$ (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sawlogs and veneer logs, non-coniferous — production in Southern Asia?
- Sawlogs and veneer logs, non-coniferous — production in Southern Asia was 52.93 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 Southern Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 52.93 million m3 in 2022.
- What is the lowest sawlogs and veneer logs, non-coniferous — production recorded in Southern Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.11 million m3 in 1961.
- How does Southern Asia rank for sawlogs and veneer logs, non-coniferous — production?
- Southern Asia ranks 5th out of 28 groups with data for 2024.
- Is sawlogs and veneer logs, non-coniferous — production rising or falling in Southern Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Southern Asia 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