Sawnwood, coniferous — Import quantity in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Sawnwood, coniferous — Import quantity was 64,256 m3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sawnwood, coniferous — Import quantity in Bulgaria, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
In 2024, sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity in Bulgaria stood at 64,256 m3.
That represents a change of down 15.6% on the previous year and up 823.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity in Bulgaria peaked at 260,000 m3 in 1985 and was at its lowest, 500 m3, in 1994.
That places Bulgaria 93rd out of 254 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.
Sawnwood, coniferous — Import quantity in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 130,500 m3 | — |
| 1962 | 117,200 m3 | -10.2% |
| 1963 | 79,500 m3 | -32.2% |
| 1964 | 83,700 m3 | +5.3% |
| 1965 | 105,500 m3 | +26.0% |
| 1966 | 96,900 m3 | -8.2% |
| 1967 | 113,700 m3 | +17.3% |
| 1968 | 166,000 m3 | +46.0% |
| 1969 | 175,200 m3 | +5.5% |
| 1970 | 189,700 m3 | +8.3% |
| 1971 | 200,800 m3 | +5.9% |
| 1972 | 188,500 m3 | -6.1% |
| 1973 | 178,200 m3 | -5.5% |
| 1974 | 231,300 m3 | +29.8% |
| 1975 | 210,600 m3 | -8.9% |
| 1976 | 193,700 m3 | -8.0% |
| 1977 | 172,000 m3 | -11.2% |
| 1978 | 181,300 m3 | +5.4% |
| 1979 | 152,000 m3 | -16.2% |
| 1980 | 169,000 m3 | +11.2% |
| 1981 | 184,000 m3 | +8.9% |
| 1982 | 149,000 m3 | -19.0% |
| 1983 | 170,000 m3 | +14.1% |
| 1984 | 170,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 260,000 m3 | +52.9% |
| 1986 | 260,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 170,000 m3 | -34.6% |
| 1988 | 130,000 m3 | -23.5% |
| 1989 | 110,000 m3 | -15.4% |
| 1990 | 85,000 m3 | -22.7% |
| 1991 | 72,000 m3 | -15.3% |
| 1992 | 30,570 m3 | -57.5% |
| 1993 | 21,500 m3 | -29.7% |
| 1994 | 500 m3 | -97.7% |
| 1995 | 5,400 m3 | +980.0% |
| 1996 | 25,100 m3 | +364.8% |
| 1997 | 16,400 m3 | -34.7% |
| 1998 | 1,000 m3 | -93.9% |
| 1999 | 5,000 m3 | +400.0% |
| 2000 | 11,000 m3 | +120.0% |
| 2001 | 7,000 m3 | -36.4% |
| 2002 | 2,000 m3 | -71.4% |
| 2003 | 2,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 6,000 m3 | +200.0% |
| 2005 | 7,840 m3 | +30.7% |
| 2006 | 5,000 m3 | -36.2% |
| 2007 | 6,399 m3 | +28.0% |
| 2008 | 31,951 m3 | +399.3% |
| 2009 | 11,052 m3 | -65.4% |
| 2010 | 6,145 m3 | -44.4% |
| 2011 | 7,941 m3 | +29.2% |
| 2012 | 16,202 m3 | +104.0% |
| 2013 | 9,333 m3 | -42.4% |
| 2014 | 6,960 m3 | -25.4% |
| 2015 | 8,963 m3 | +28.8% |
| 2016 | 11,096 m3 | +23.8% |
| 2017 | 12,527 m3 | +12.9% |
| 2018 | 16,030 m3 | +28.0% |
| 2019 | 16,298 m3 | +1.7% |
| 2020 | 23,017 m3 | +41.2% |
| 2021 | 24,835 m3 | +7.9% |
| 2022 | 65,136 m3 | +162.3% |
| 2023 | 76,110 m3 | +16.8% |
| 2024 | 64,256 m3 | -15.6% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 64,256 m3 is below the median for high income countries, which is 67,616 m3, 95% of the median. (74 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 64,256 m3 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 230,407 m3, 28% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Sawnwood, coniferous — Import quantity in Bulgaria changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | +980.0% | 500 m3 | 5,400 m3 |
| 1999 | +400.0% | 1,000 m3 | 5,000 m3 |
| 2008 | +399.3% | 6,399 m3 | 31,951 m3 |
| 1996 | +364.8% | 5,400 m3 | 25,100 m3 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 118,689 m3 | 79,500 m3 | 175,200 m3 | 9 |
| 1970s | 189,810 m3 | 152,000 m3 | 231,300 m3 | 10 |
| 1980s | 177,200 m3 | 110,000 m3 | 260,000 m3 | 10 |
| 1990s | 26,247 m3 | 500 m3 | 85,000 m3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 9,024 m3 | 2,000 m3 | 31,951 m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 11,150 m3 | 6,145 m3 | 16,298 m3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 50,671 m3 | 23,017 m3 | 76,110 m3 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
- 90 Luxembourg 70,976 m3 compare
- 91 Lebanon 70,651 m3 compare
- 92 Yemen 67,117 m3 compare
- 94 Yugoslav SFR 62,500 m3 compare
- 95 China, Hong Kong SAR 56,922 m3 compare
- 96 Bahamas 55,182 m3 compare
More environment data for Bulgaria
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -1.39 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -1.52 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.573 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.18 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -6.02 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate -0.7509 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity in Bulgaria?
- Sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity in Bulgaria was 64,256 m3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 260,000 m3 in 1985.
- What is the lowest sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 500 m3 in 1994.
- How does Bulgaria rank for sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity?
- Bulgaria ranks 93rd out of 254 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 823.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Sawnwood, coniferous — Import quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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