Sawnwood — Import quantity in China, mainland

China, mainland: Sawnwood — Import quantity was 27.99 million m3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
27.99 million m3
Change on year
down 4.9%
World rank
2nd
of 235 countries
All-time high
38.11 million m3
in 2019
All-time low
100 m3
in 1962
Years of data
46
1961–2024

Sawnwood — Import quantity in China, mainland, 1961–2024

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

Analysis

In 2024, sawnwood — import quantity in China, mainland stood at 27.99 million m3.

The figure is down 4.9% on the previous year and up 17.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, sawnwood — import quantity in China, mainland peaked at 38.11 million m3 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 100 m3, in 1962.

China, mainland ranks 2nd of 235 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 600 m3 100 m3 1,900 m3 6
1980s 140,700 m3 59,000 m3 289,400 m3 5
1990s 1.09 million m3 222,800 m3 1.97 million m3 10
2000s 6.03 million m3 3.67 million m3 9.88 million m3 10
2010s 27.57 million m3 14.76 million m3 38.11 million m3 10
2020s 30.13 million m3 27.99 million m3 34.35 million m3 5

Countries ranked near China, mainland

  1. 1 China 29.15 million m3 compare
  2. 3 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 6.31 million m3 compare
  3. 4 Italy 5.23 million m3 compare
  4. 5 Japan 3.98 million m3 compare

See the full ranking of 268 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is sawnwood — import quantity in China, mainland?
Sawnwood — import quantity in China, mainland was 27.99 million m3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest sawnwood — import quantity recorded in China, mainland?
The highest recorded value was 38.11 million m3 in 2019.
What is the lowest sawnwood — import quantity recorded in China, mainland?
The lowest recorded value was 100 m3 in 1962.
How does China, mainland rank for sawnwood — import quantity?
China, mainland ranks 2nd out of 235 countries with data for 2024.
Is sawnwood — import quantity rising or falling in China, mainland?
Over the last ten years it is up 17.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this China, mainland data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Sawnwood — Import quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Sawnwood — 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, 13,038 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