Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Export quantity in Melanesia
Melanesia: Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Export quantity was 71,005 m3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Export quantity in Melanesia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
In 2024, sawnwood, non-coniferous — export quantity in Melanesia stood at 71,005 m3.
That represents a change of up 6.0% on the previous year and up 16.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sawnwood, non-coniferous — export quantity in Melanesia peaked at 187,006 m3 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 2,400 m3, in 1963.
Melanesia ranks 58th of 253 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Export quantity in Melanesia, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 4,300 m3 | — |
| 1962 | 5,800 m3 | +34.9% |
| 1963 | 2,400 m3 | -58.6% |
| 1964 | 2,700 m3 | +12.5% |
| 1965 | 3,300 m3 | +22.2% |
| 1966 | 3,900 m3 | +18.2% |
| 1967 | 5,100 m3 | +30.8% |
| 1968 | 7,800 m3 | +52.9% |
| 1969 | 4,700 m3 | -39.7% |
| 1970 | 5,300 m3 | +12.8% |
| 1971 | 4,900 m3 | -7.5% |
| 1972 | 11,500 m3 | +134.7% |
| 1973 | 19,700 m3 | +71.3% |
| 1974 | 38,100 m3 | +93.4% |
| 1975 | 19,700 m3 | -48.3% |
| 1976 | 37,600 m3 | +90.9% |
| 1977 | 42,900 m3 | +14.1% |
| 1978 | 42,300 m3 | -1.4% |
| 1979 | 47,700 m3 | +12.8% |
| 1980 | 58,300 m3 | +22.2% |
| 1981 | 32,300 m3 | -44.6% |
| 1982 | 31,200 m3 | -3.4% |
| 1983 | 27,600 m3 | -11.5% |
| 1984 | 25,400 m3 | -8.0% |
| 1985 | 20,000 m3 | -21.3% |
| 1986 | 12,300 m3 | -38.5% |
| 1987 | 11,900 m3 | -3.3% |
| 1988 | 8,913 m3 | -25.1% |
| 1989 | 11,209 m3 | +25.8% |
| 1990 | 10,670 m3 | -4.8% |
| 1991 | 10,670 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 39,438 m3 | +269.6% |
| 1993 | 25,711 m3 | -34.8% |
| 1994 | 47,680 m3 | +85.4% |
| 1995 | 29,158 m3 | -38.8% |
| 1996 | 42,514 m3 | +45.8% |
| 1997 | 51,299 m3 | +20.7% |
| 1998 | 55,301 m3 | +7.8% |
| 1999 | 45,900 m3 | -17.0% |
| 2000 | 65,026 m3 | +41.7% |
| 2001 | 54,426 m3 | -16.3% |
| 2002 | 55,635 m3 | +2.2% |
| 2003 | 56,238 m3 | +1.1% |
| 2004 | 79,901 m3 | +42.1% |
| 2005 | 67,917 m3 | -15.0% |
| 2006 | 79,595 m3 | +17.2% |
| 2007 | 74,439 m3 | -6.5% |
| 2008 | 83,622 m3 | +12.3% |
| 2009 | 60,824 m3 | -27.3% |
| 2010 | 66,905 m3 | +10.0% |
| 2011 | 77,286 m3 | +15.5% |
| 2012 | 43,754 m3 | -43.4% |
| 2013 | 73,715 m3 | +68.5% |
| 2014 | 60,755 m3 | -17.6% |
| 2015 | 65,294 m3 | +7.5% |
| 2016 | 61,580 m3 | -5.7% |
| 2017 | 58,834 m3 | -4.5% |
| 2018 | 84,898 m3 | +44.3% |
| 2019 | 149,732 m3 | +76.4% |
| 2020 | 74,988 m3 | -49.9% |
| 2021 | 187,006 m3 | +149.4% |
| 2022 | 75,721 m3 | -59.5% |
| 2023 | 66,962 m3 | -11.6% |
| 2024 | 71,005 m3 | +6.0% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Export quantity in Melanesia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | +269.6% | 10,670 m3 | 39,438 m3 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4,444 m3 | 2,400 m3 | 7,800 m3 | 9 |
| 1970s | 26,970 m3 | 4,900 m3 | 47,700 m3 | 10 |
| 1980s | 23,912 m3 | 8,913 m3 | 58,300 m3 | 10 |
| 1990s | 35,834 m3 | 10,670 m3 | 55,301 m3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 67,762 m3 | 54,426 m3 | 83,622 m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 74,275 m3 | 43,754 m3 | 149,732 m3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 95,136 m3 | 66,962 m3 | 187,006 m3 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Melanesia
- 55 United Republic of Tanzania 80,272 m3 compare
- 56 Denmark 80,000 m3 compare
- 57 Estonia 72,603 m3 compare
- 59 Peru 52,070 m3 compare
- 60 Saudi Arabia 50,098 m3 compare
- 61 Mozambique 44,000 m3 compare
More environment data for Melanesia
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 2.37 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 1.59 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.179 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 0.857 °C (2025)
- Nutrient phosphate P2O5 (total) — Use per area of cropland 3.85 kg/ha (2024)
- Land area — Area 52,995 1000 ha (2024)
- Nutrient phosphate P2O5 (total) — Use per capita 0.47 kg/cap (2024)
- Nutrient phosphate P2O5 (total) — Use per value of agricultural 1.3 g/Int$ (2024)
- Nutrient potash K2O (total) — Import quantity 21,133 t (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sawnwood, non-coniferous — export quantity in Melanesia?
- Sawnwood, non-coniferous — export quantity in Melanesia was 71,005 m3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest sawnwood, non-coniferous — export quantity recorded in Melanesia?
- The highest recorded value was 187,006 m3 in 2021.
- What is the lowest sawnwood, non-coniferous — export quantity recorded in Melanesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,400 m3 in 1963.
- How does Melanesia rank for sawnwood, non-coniferous — export quantity?
- Melanesia ranks 58th out of 253 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sawnwood, non-coniferous — export quantity rising or falling in Melanesia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Melanesia data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Export 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