Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Export quantity in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Export quantity was 50,098 m3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Export quantity in Saudi Arabia, 1992–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
Saudi Arabia recorded 50,098 m3 for sawnwood, non-coniferous — export quantity in 2024.
The figure is up 36.1% on the previous year and up 10,720.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sawnwood, non-coniferous — export quantity in Saudi Arabia peaked at 82,830 m3 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0 m3, in 1997.
That places Saudi Arabia 60th out of 253 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 27 m3 | — |
| 1993 | 72 m3 | +166.7% |
| 1994 | 383 m3 | +431.9% |
| 1995 | 600 m3 | +56.7% |
| 1996 | 800 m3 | +33.3% |
| 1997 | 0 m3 | -100.0% |
| 1998 | 0 m3 | — |
| 1999 | 0 m3 | — |
| 2000 | 0 m3 | — |
| 2001 | 0 m3 | — |
| 2002 | 0 m3 | — |
| 2003 | 0 m3 | — |
| 2004 | 0 m3 | — |
| 2005 | 0 m3 | — |
| 2006 | 0 m3 | — |
| 2007 | 0 m3 | — |
| 2008 | 0 m3 | — |
| 2009 | 0 m3 | — |
| 2010 | 1,019 m3 | — |
| 2011 | 38 m3 | -96.3% |
| 2012 | 1,088 m3 | +2763.2% |
| 2013 | 1,486 m3 | +36.6% |
| 2014 | 463 m3 | -68.8% |
| 2015 | 3,829 m3 | +727.0% |
| 2016 | 4,046 m3 | +5.7% |
| 2017 | 1,560 m3 | -61.4% |
| 2018 | 1,530 m3 | -1.9% |
| 2019 | 943 m3 | -38.4% |
| 2020 | 66,872 m3 | +6991.4% |
| 2021 | 82,830 m3 | +23.9% |
| 2022 | 64,950 m3 | -21.6% |
| 2023 | 36,803 m3 | -43.3% |
| 2024 | 50,098 m3 | +36.1% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 50,098 m3 is above the median for high income countries, which is 7,375 m3, 6.8× the median. (73 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 50,098 m3 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 15.5 m3, 3232.1× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Export quantity in Saudi Arabia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6991.4% | 943 m3 | 66,872 m3 |
| 2012 | +2763.2% | 38 m3 | 1,088 m3 |
| 2015 | +727.0% | 463 m3 | 3,829 m3 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 235.25 m3 | 0 m3 | 800 m3 | 8 |
| 2000s | 0 m3 | 0 m3 | 0 m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,600 m3 | 38 m3 | 4,046 m3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 60,311 m3 | 36,803 m3 | 82,830 m3 | 5 |
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More environment data for Saudi Arabia
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -52.52 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -27.86 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.424 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.58 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.53 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate 9.62 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sawnwood, non-coniferous — export quantity in Saudi Arabia?
- Sawnwood, non-coniferous — export quantity in Saudi Arabia was 50,098 m3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest sawnwood, non-coniferous — export quantity recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 82,830 m3 in 2021.
- What is the lowest sawnwood, non-coniferous — export quantity recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 m3 in 1997.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for sawnwood, non-coniferous — export quantity?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 60th out of 253 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sawnwood, non-coniferous — export quantity rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10,720.3%. 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, 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