Sawlogs and veneer logs — Production in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Sawlogs and veneer logs — Production was 726,000 m3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sawlogs and veneer logs — Production in Republic of Korea, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
In 2024, sawlogs and veneer logs — production in Republic of Korea stood at 726,000 m3.
That represents a change of down 13.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sawlogs and veneer logs — production in Republic of Korea peaked at 1.58 million m3 in 1968 and was at its lowest, 83,000 m3, in 1978.
That places Republic of Korea 74th out of 166 countries 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 — Production in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 500,000 m3 | — |
| 1962 | 530,000 m3 | +6.0% |
| 1963 | 840,000 m3 | +58.5% |
| 1964 | 1.13 million m3 | +34.5% |
| 1965 | 1.34 million m3 | +18.6% |
| 1966 | 1.30 million m3 | -2.8% |
| 1967 | 1.52 million m3 | +16.3% |
| 1968 | 1.58 million m3 | +4.5% |
| 1969 | 1.30 million m3 | -18.1% |
| 1970 | 189,000 m3 | -85.4% |
| 1971 | 299,000 m3 | +58.2% |
| 1972 | 184,000 m3 | -38.5% |
| 1973 | 337,000 m3 | +83.2% |
| 1974 | 305,000 m3 | -9.5% |
| 1975 | 178,000 m3 | -41.6% |
| 1976 | 207,000 m3 | +16.3% |
| 1977 | 272,000 m3 | +31.4% |
| 1978 | 83,000 m3 | -69.5% |
| 1979 | 126,000 m3 | +51.8% |
| 1980 | 105,000 m3 | -16.7% |
| 1981 | 286,000 m3 | +172.4% |
| 1982 | 274,000 m3 | -4.2% |
| 1983 | 193,000 m3 | -29.6% |
| 1984 | 187,000 m3 | -3.1% |
| 1985 | 224,000 m3 | +19.8% |
| 1986 | 192,000 m3 | -14.3% |
| 1987 | 252,000 m3 | +31.2% |
| 1988 | 143,000 m3 | -43.3% |
| 1989 | 112,000 m3 | -21.7% |
| 1990 | 216,000 m3 | +92.9% |
| 1991 | 358,000 m3 | +65.7% |
| 1992 | 402,000 m3 | +12.3% |
| 1993 | 611,000 m3 | +52.0% |
| 1994 | 612,000 m3 | +0.2% |
| 1995 | 511,000 m3 | -16.5% |
| 1996 | 372,000 m3 | -27.2% |
| 1997 | 330,000 m3 | -11.3% |
| 1998 | 490,000 m3 | +48.5% |
| 1999 | 621,000 m3 | +26.7% |
| 2000 | 420,000 m3 | -32.4% |
| 2001 | 575,000 m3 | +36.9% |
| 2002 | 229,000 m3 | -60.2% |
| 2003 | 289,000 m3 | +26.2% |
| 2004 | 406,000 m3 | +40.5% |
| 2005 | 297,000 m3 | -26.8% |
| 2006 | 426,000 m3 | +43.4% |
| 2007 | 440,000 m3 | +3.3% |
| 2008 | 456,000 m3 | +3.6% |
| 2009 | 451,000 m3 | -1.1% |
| 2010 | 458,000 m3 | +1.6% |
| 2011 | 537,000 m3 | +17.2% |
| 2012 | 533,000 m3 | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 721,000 m3 | +35.3% |
| 2014 | 840,000 m3 | +16.5% |
| 2015 | 1.28 million m3 | +52.6% |
| 2016 | 950,000 m3 | -25.9% |
| 2017 | 874,000 m3 | -8.0% |
| 2018 | 852,000 m3 | -2.5% |
| 2019 | 676,000 m3 | -20.7% |
| 2020 | 609,000 m3 | -9.9% |
| 2021 | 709,000 m3 | +16.4% |
| 2022 | 538,000 m3 | -24.1% |
| 2023 | 726,000 m3 | +34.9% |
| 2024 | 726,000 m3 | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.12 million m3 | 500,000 m3 | 1.58 million m3 | 9 |
| 1970s | 218,000 m3 | 83,000 m3 | 337,000 m3 | 10 |
| 1980s | 196,800 m3 | 105,000 m3 | 286,000 m3 | 10 |
| 1990s | 452,300 m3 | 216,000 m3 | 621,000 m3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 398,900 m3 | 229,000 m3 | 575,000 m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 772,300 m3 | 458,000 m3 | 1.28 million m3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 661,600 m3 | 538,000 m3 | 726,000 m3 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Korea
- 71 Afghanistan 856,000 m3 compare
- 72 Costa Rica 850,868 m3 compare
- 73 Honduras 804,596 m3 compare
- 75 El Salvador 682,000 m3 compare
- 76 Philippines 656,714 m3 compare
- 77 Ethiopia 626,000 m3 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is sawlogs and veneer logs — production in Republic of Korea?
- Sawlogs and veneer logs — production in Republic of Korea was 726,000 m3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest sawlogs and veneer logs — production recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 1.58 million m3 in 1968.
- What is the lowest sawlogs and veneer logs — production recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 83,000 m3 in 1978.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for sawlogs and veneer logs — production?
- Republic of Korea ranks 74th out of 166 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sawlogs and veneer logs — production rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Sawlogs and veneer logs — 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