What is sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity in Saudi Arabia?

Sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity in Saudi Arabia was 1.64 million m3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

What is the highest sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity recorded in Saudi Arabia?

The highest recorded value was 2.19 million m3 in 2020.

What is the lowest sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity recorded in Saudi Arabia?

The lowest recorded value was 65,300 m3 in 1974.

How does Saudi Arabia rank for sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity?

Saudi Arabia ranks 13th out of 235 countries with data for 2024.

Is sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?

Over the last ten years it is down 21.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Saudi Arabia 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.

Sawnwood, coniferous — Import quantity in Saudi Arabia

Name: Sawnwood, coniferous — Import quantity in Saudi Arabia
Creator: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
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Saudi Arabia: Sawnwood, coniferous — Import quantity was 1.64 million m3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

1.64 million m3

Change on year

up 14.0%

World rank

13th

of 235 countries

All-time high

2.19 million m3

in 2020

All-time low

65,300 m3

in 1974

Years of data

1968–2024

Sawnwood, coniferous — Import quantity in Saudi Arabia, 1968–2024

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.

Analysis

In 2024, sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity in Saudi Arabia stood at 1.64 million m3.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 14.0% on the previous year and down 21.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity in Saudi Arabia peaked at 2.19 million m3 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 65,300 m3, in 1974.

That places Saudi Arabia 13th out of 235 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.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	138,025 m3	135,750 m3	140,300 m3	2
1970s	314,190 m3	65,300 m3	728,300 m3	10
1980s	784,090 m3	400,000 m3	1.48 million m3	10
1990s	669,309 m3	480,000 m3	1.09 million m3	10
2000s	1.18 million m3	894,000 m3	1.53 million m3	10
2010s	1.95 million m3	1.51 million m3	2.17 million m3	10
2020s	1.82 million m3	1.43 million m3	2.19 million m3	5

Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia

10 Egypt 2.17 million m3 compare
11 France 1.97 million m3 compare
12 Republic of Korea 1.80 million m3 compare
14 Belgium-Luxembourg 1.51 million m3 compare
15 Austria 1.41 million m3 compare
16 Belgium 1.20 million m3 compare

See the full ranking of 268 places →

More environment data for Saudi Arabia

Standard Deviation 0.424 °C (2025)
Temperature change 1.58 °C (2025)
Recovered paper — Production 1.00 million t (2024)
Total fibre furnish — Production 1.00 million t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value 33,177 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity 19,284 t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Export value 149,119 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Export quantity 252,685 t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Import value 818,937 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity 1.05 million t (2024)

All data for Saudi Arabia →

Frequently asked questions

What is sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity in Saudi Arabia?: Sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity in Saudi Arabia was 1.64 million m3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity recorded in Saudi Arabia?: The highest recorded value was 2.19 million m3 in 2020.
What is the lowest sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity recorded in Saudi Arabia?: The lowest recorded value was 65,300 m3 in 1974.
How does Saudi Arabia rank for sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity?: Saudi Arabia ranks 13th out of 235 countries with data for 2024.
Is sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?: Over the last ten years it is down 21.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Saudi Arabia 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

Indicator: Sawnwood, coniferous — Import quantity
Unit: m3
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage: 268 places, 12,342 data points, 1961–2024
Last refreshed: 13 August 2026

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