Sawnwood, coniferous — Production in China

China: Sawnwood, coniferous — Production was 27.08 million m3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
27.08 million m3
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
4th
of 232 countries
All-time high
38.33 million m3
in 2017
All-time low
3.88 million m3
in 2000
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Sawnwood, coniferous — Production in China, 1961–2024

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for sawnwood, coniferous — production in China is 27.08 million m3, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 11.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, sawnwood, coniferous — production in China peaked at 38.33 million m3 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 3.88 million m3, in 2000.

China ranks 4th of 232 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 7.59 million m3 6.40 million m3 8.74 million m3 9
1970s 10.59 million m3 9.02 million m3 12.62 million m3 10
1980s 15.92 million m3 13.20 million m3 17.70 million m3 10
1990s 13.34 million m3 9.53 million m3 16.37 million m3 10
2000s 8.24 million m3 3.88 million m3 13.55 million m3 10
2010s 28.54 million m3 14.91 million m3 38.33 million m3 10
2020s 29.91 million m3 25.41 million m3 35.45 million m3 5

Countries ranked near China

  1. 1 USSR 66.30 million m3 compare
  2. 2 Russian Federation 35.00 million m3 compare
  3. 3 Canada 34.48 million m3 compare
  4. 5 China, mainland 27.04 million m3 compare
  5. 6 Germany 22.40 million m3 compare
  6. 7 Sweden 17.80 million m3 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is sawnwood, coniferous — production in China?
Sawnwood, coniferous — production in China was 27.08 million m3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest sawnwood, coniferous — production recorded in China?
The highest recorded value was 38.33 million m3 in 2017.
What is the lowest sawnwood, coniferous — production recorded in China?
The lowest recorded value was 3.88 million m3 in 2000.
How does China rank for sawnwood, coniferous — production?
China ranks 4th out of 232 countries with data for 2024.
Is sawnwood, coniferous — production rising or falling in China?
Over the last ten years it is down 11.2%. 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 — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Sawnwood, coniferous — Production
Unit
m3
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
265 places, 9,683 data points, 1961–2024
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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