Sawnwood, coniferous — Production in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Sawnwood, coniferous — Production was 3.15 million m3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sawnwood, coniferous — Production in United Kingdom, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
United Kingdom recorded 3.15 million m3 for sawnwood, coniferous — production in 2024.
That represents a change of up 9.7% on the previous year and down 15.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sawnwood, coniferous — production in United Kingdom peaked at 3.72 million m3 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 197,150 m3, in 1962.
That places United Kingdom 25th out of 249 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.
Sawnwood, coniferous — Production in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 221,500 m3 | — |
| 1962 | 197,150 m3 | -11.0% |
| 1963 | 210,400 m3 | +6.7% |
| 1964 | 383,450 m3 | +82.2% |
| 1965 | 393,400 m3 | +2.6% |
| 1966 | 383,150 m3 | -2.6% |
| 1967 | 352,650 m3 | -8.0% |
| 1968 | 372,300 m3 | +5.6% |
| 1969 | 392,300 m3 | +5.4% |
| 1970 | 587,000 m3 | +49.6% |
| 1971 | 560,000 m3 | -4.6% |
| 1972 | 616,000 m3 | +10.0% |
| 1973 | 688,000 m3 | +11.7% |
| 1974 | 661,500 m3 | -3.9% |
| 1975 | 587,500 m3 | -11.2% |
| 1976 | 769,500 m3 | +31.0% |
| 1977 | 881,500 m3 | +14.6% |
| 1978 | 909,500 m3 | +3.2% |
| 1979 | 999,000 m3 | +9.8% |
| 1980 | 1.07 million m3 | +6.7% |
| 1981 | 1.01 million m3 | -5.2% |
| 1982 | 1.23 million m3 | +21.3% |
| 1983 | 1.23 million m3 | +0.2% |
| 1984 | 1.18 million m3 | -4.0% |
| 1985 | 1.42 million m3 | +20.5% |
| 1986 | 1.45 million m3 | +2.1% |
| 1987 | 1.56 million m3 | +7.6% |
| 1988 | 1.65 million m3 | +6.0% |
| 1989 | 1.83 million m3 | +10.4% |
| 1990 | 1.94 million m3 | +6.0% |
| 1991 | 1.89 million m3 | -2.1% |
| 1992 | 1.92 million m3 | +1.2% |
| 1993 | 1.95 million m3 | +1.8% |
| 1994 | 2.05 million m3 | +5.1% |
| 1995 | 2.11 million m3 | +2.7% |
| 1996 | 2.14 million m3 | +1.6% |
| 1997 | 2.21 million m3 | +3.5% |
| 1998 | 2.39 million m3 | +7.8% |
| 1999 | 2.53 million m3 | +6.0% |
| 2000 | 2.51 million m3 | -0.7% |
| 2001 | 2.58 million m3 | +2.7% |
| 2002 | 2.61 million m3 | +1.3% |
| 2003 | 2.66 million m3 | +1.8% |
| 2004 | 2.71 million m3 | +1.9% |
| 2005 | 2.73 million m3 | +0.6% |
| 2006 | 2.86 million m3 | +4.8% |
| 2007 | 3.10 million m3 | +8.4% |
| 2008 | 2.77 million m3 | -10.6% |
| 2009 | 2.81 million m3 | +1.4% |
| 2010 | 3.05 million m3 | +8.7% |
| 2011 | 3.23 million m3 | +5.7% |
| 2012 | 3.36 million m3 | +4.2% |
| 2013 | 3.54 million m3 | +5.2% |
| 2014 | 3.72 million m3 | +5.1% |
| 2015 | 3.45 million m3 | -7.2% |
| 2016 | 3.62 million m3 | +5.1% |
| 2017 | 3.72 million m3 | +2.7% |
| 2018 | 3.62 million m3 | -2.8% |
| 2019 | 3.41 million m3 | -5.8% |
| 2020 | 3.31 million m3 | -2.9% |
| 2021 | 3.57 million m3 | +7.9% |
| 2022 | 3.11 million m3 | -13.0% |
| 2023 | 2.87 million m3 | -7.6% |
| 2024 | 3.15 million m3 | +9.7% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 3.15 million m3 is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,200 m3, 2625.8× the median. (74 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 3.15 million m3 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 613,038 m3, 5.1× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Sawnwood, coniferous — Production in United Kingdom 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | +82.2% | 210,400 m3 | 383,450 m3 |
| 1970 | +49.6% | 392,300 m3 | 587,000 m3 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 322,922 m3 | 197,150 m3 | 393,400 m3 | 9 |
| 1970s | 725,950 m3 | 560,000 m3 | 999,000 m3 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.36 million m3 | 1.01 million m3 | 1.83 million m3 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.11 million m3 | 1.89 million m3 | 2.53 million m3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.73 million m3 | 2.51 million m3 | 3.10 million m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.47 million m3 | 3.05 million m3 | 3.72 million m3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.20 million m3 | 2.87 million m3 | 3.57 million m3 | 5 |
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- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -7.25 Percentage change (2025)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -0.9496 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) -2.57 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e), per 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e), per 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual 0.1556 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sawnwood, coniferous — production in United Kingdom?
- Sawnwood, coniferous — production in United Kingdom was 3.15 million m3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest sawnwood, coniferous — production recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 3.72 million m3 in 2017.
- What is the lowest sawnwood, coniferous — production recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 197,150 m3 in 1962.
- How does United Kingdom rank for sawnwood, coniferous — production?
- United Kingdom ranks 25th out of 249 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sawnwood, coniferous — production rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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
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