Sawnwood, coniferous — Import quantity in China
China: Sawnwood, coniferous — Import quantity was 18.44 million m3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sawnwood, coniferous — Import quantity in China, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
The most recent figure for sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity in China is 18.44 million m3, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 8.7% on the previous year and up 18.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity in China peaked at 29.68 million m3 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 4,750 m3, in 1964.
China ranks 2nd of 254 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Sawnwood, coniferous — Import quantity in China, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 13,000 m3 | — |
| 1962 | 9,100 m3 | -30.0% |
| 1963 | 7,100 m3 | -22.0% |
| 1964 | 4,750 m3 | -33.1% |
| 1965 | 6,600 m3 | +38.9% |
| 1966 | 14,900 m3 | +125.8% |
| 1967 | 14,800 m3 | -0.7% |
| 1968 | 6,250 m3 | -57.8% |
| 1969 | 6,900 m3 | +10.4% |
| 1970 | 8,800 m3 | +27.5% |
| 1971 | 48,300 m3 | +448.9% |
| 1972 | 23,800 m3 | -50.7% |
| 1973 | 18,500 m3 | -22.3% |
| 1974 | 27,300 m3 | +47.6% |
| 1975 | 29,500 m3 | +8.1% |
| 1976 | 30,100 m3 | +2.0% |
| 1977 | 36,500 m3 | +21.3% |
| 1978 | 31,100 m3 | -14.8% |
| 1979 | 30,700 m3 | -1.3% |
| 1980 | 31,400 m3 | +2.3% |
| 1981 | 24,500 m3 | -22.0% |
| 1982 | 23,400 m3 | -4.5% |
| 1983 | 25,100 m3 | +7.3% |
| 1984 | 26,800 m3 | +6.8% |
| 1985 | 177,300 m3 | +561.6% |
| 1986 | 75,600 m3 | -57.4% |
| 1987 | 112,300 m3 | +48.5% |
| 1988 | 208,700 m3 | +85.8% |
| 1989 | 191,100 m3 | -8.4% |
| 1990 | 293,500 m3 | +53.6% |
| 1991 | 355,700 m3 | +21.2% |
| 1992 | 744,187 m3 | +109.2% |
| 1993 | 839,972 m3 | +12.9% |
| 1994 | 911,361 m3 | +8.5% |
| 1995 | 840,900 m3 | -7.7% |
| 1996 | 734,100 m3 | -12.7% |
| 1997 | 1.11 million m3 | +51.8% |
| 1998 | 891,746 m3 | -20.0% |
| 1999 | 1.63 million m3 | +82.4% |
| 2000 | 1.19 million m3 | -26.5% |
| 2001 | 1.26 million m3 | +5.5% |
| 2002 | 1.89 million m3 | +49.9% |
| 2003 | 2.23 million m3 | +17.9% |
| 2004 | 2.56 million m3 | +15.1% |
| 2005 | 2.61 million m3 | +1.9% |
| 2006 | 2.86 million m3 | +9.3% |
| 2007 | 3.66 million m3 | +28.2% |
| 2008 | 4.67 million m3 | +27.4% |
| 2009 | 7.04 million m3 | +51.0% |
| 2010 | 10.25 million m3 | +45.6% |
| 2011 | 15.90 million m3 | +55.0% |
| 2012 | 15.09 million m3 | -5.1% |
| 2013 | 17.89 million m3 | +18.6% |
| 2014 | 15.58 million m3 | -12.9% |
| 2015 | 18.57 million m3 | +19.2% |
| 2016 | 22.60 million m3 | +21.7% |
| 2017 | 26.13 million m3 | +15.6% |
| 2018 | 26.05 million m3 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 29.68 million m3 | +13.9% |
| 2020 | 25.93 million m3 | -12.6% |
| 2021 | 20.87 million m3 | -19.5% |
| 2022 | 20.64 million m3 | -1.1% |
| 2023 | 20.18 million m3 | -2.2% |
| 2024 | 18.44 million m3 | -8.7% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's 18.44 million m3 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 34,965 m3, 527.3× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- China's 18.44 million m3 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 8,046 m3, 2291.2× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Sawnwood, coniferous — Import quantity in China 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | +561.6% | 26,800 m3 | 177,300 m3 |
| 1971 | +448.9% | 8,800 m3 | 48,300 m3 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 9,267 m3 | 4,750 m3 | 14,900 m3 | 9 |
| 1970s | 28,460 m3 | 8,800 m3 | 48,300 m3 | 10 |
| 1980s | 89,620 m3 | 23,400 m3 | 208,700 m3 | 10 |
| 1990s | 835,220 m3 | 293,500 m3 | 1.63 million m3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.00 million m3 | 1.19 million m3 | 7.04 million m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 19.77 million m3 | 10.25 million m3 | 29.68 million m3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 21.21 million m3 | 18.44 million m3 | 25.93 million m3 | 5 |
Countries ranked near China
- 1 United States 23.83 million m3 compare
- 3 China, mainland 17.46 million m3 compare
- 4 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 5.82 million m3 compare
- 4 United Kingdom 5.82 million m3 compare
More environment data for China
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.279 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.92 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 5.29 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 0.8065 % 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 -0.2517 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity in China?
- Sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity in China was 18.44 million m3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 29.68 million m3 in 2019.
- What is the lowest sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,750 m3 in 1964.
- How does China rank for sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity?
- China ranks 2nd out of 254 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China 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