Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Import quantity in South America
South America: Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Import quantity was 81,391 m3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Import quantity in South America, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
South America recorded 81,391 m3 for sawnwood, non-coniferous — import quantity in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 13.7% on the previous year and down 23.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sawnwood, non-coniferous — import quantity in South America peaked at 741,004 m3 in 1996 and was at its lowest, 44,500 m3, in 1963.
That places South America 27th out of 29 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Import quantity in South America, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 82,350 m3 | — |
| 1962 | 67,350 m3 | -18.2% |
| 1963 | 44,500 m3 | -33.9% |
| 1964 | 76,850 m3 | +72.7% |
| 1965 | 88,300 m3 | +14.9% |
| 1966 | 74,050 m3 | -16.1% |
| 1967 | 57,050 m3 | -23.0% |
| 1968 | 75,600 m3 | +32.5% |
| 1969 | 119,200 m3 | +57.7% |
| 1970 | 121,150 m3 | +1.6% |
| 1971 | 134,550 m3 | +11.1% |
| 1972 | 124,050 m3 | -7.8% |
| 1973 | 100,200 m3 | -19.2% |
| 1974 | 600,550 m3 | +499.4% |
| 1975 | 660,213 m3 | +9.9% |
| 1976 | 284,050 m3 | -57.0% |
| 1977 | 384,300 m3 | +35.3% |
| 1978 | 508,450 m3 | +32.3% |
| 1979 | 544,950 m3 | +7.2% |
| 1980 | 732,850 m3 | +34.5% |
| 1981 | 501,100 m3 | -31.6% |
| 1982 | 498,550 m3 | -0.5% |
| 1983 | 423,900 m3 | -15.0% |
| 1984 | 466,400 m3 | +10.0% |
| 1985 | 449,400 m3 | -3.6% |
| 1986 | 522,500 m3 | +16.3% |
| 1987 | 391,852 m3 | -25.0% |
| 1988 | 206,667 m3 | -47.3% |
| 1989 | 350,741 m3 | +69.7% |
| 1990 | 369,022 m3 | +5.2% |
| 1991 | 397,522 m3 | +7.7% |
| 1992 | 394,473 m3 | -0.8% |
| 1993 | 435,342 m3 | +10.4% |
| 1994 | 587,139 m3 | +34.9% |
| 1995 | 646,014 m3 | +10.0% |
| 1996 | 741,004 m3 | +14.7% |
| 1997 | 588,004 m3 | -20.6% |
| 1998 | 481,004 m3 | -18.2% |
| 1999 | 361,004 m3 | -24.9% |
| 2000 | 393,458 m3 | +9.0% |
| 2001 | 365,889 m3 | -7.0% |
| 2002 | 206,584 m3 | -43.5% |
| 2003 | 201,211 m3 | -2.6% |
| 2004 | 214,263 m3 | +6.5% |
| 2005 | 246,208 m3 | +14.9% |
| 2006 | 252,921 m3 | +2.7% |
| 2007 | 250,562 m3 | -0.9% |
| 2008 | 207,648 m3 | -17.1% |
| 2009 | 142,022 m3 | -31.6% |
| 2010 | 129,010 m3 | -9.2% |
| 2011 | 117,807 m3 | -8.7% |
| 2012 | 99,545 m3 | -15.5% |
| 2013 | 82,937 m3 | -16.7% |
| 2014 | 106,344 m3 | +28.2% |
| 2015 | 79,093 m3 | -25.6% |
| 2016 | 64,703 m3 | -18.2% |
| 2017 | 125,550 m3 | +94.0% |
| 2018 | 81,335 m3 | -35.2% |
| 2019 | 77,407 m3 | -4.8% |
| 2020 | 147,117 m3 | +90.1% |
| 2021 | 116,522 m3 | -20.8% |
| 2022 | 88,798 m3 | -23.8% |
| 2023 | 71,573 m3 | -19.4% |
| 2024 | 81,391 m3 | +13.7% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Import quantity in South America 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | +499.4% | 100,200 m3 | 600,550 m3 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 76,139 m3 | 44,500 m3 | 119,200 m3 | 9 |
| 1970s | 346,246 m3 | 100,200 m3 | 660,213 m3 | 10 |
| 1980s | 454,396 m3 | 206,667 m3 | 732,850 m3 | 10 |
| 1990s | 500,053 m3 | 361,004 m3 | 741,004 m3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 248,077 m3 | 142,022 m3 | 393,458 m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 96,373 m3 | 64,703 m3 | 129,010 m3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 101,080 m3 | 71,573 m3 | 147,117 m3 | 5 |
Countries ranked near South America
More environment data for South America
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -4.98 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -6.52 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.218 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.23 °C (2025)
- Roundwood — Production 477.72 million m3 (2024)
- Roundwood, non-coniferous — Production 379.32 million m3 (2024)
- Roundwood, coniferous — Production 98.40 million m3 (2024)
- Roundwood — Export value 589,290 1000 USD (2024)
- Roundwood — Export quantity 4.28 million m3 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sawnwood, non-coniferous — import quantity in South America?
- Sawnwood, non-coniferous — import quantity in South America was 81,391 m3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest sawnwood, non-coniferous — import quantity recorded in South America?
- The highest recorded value was 741,004 m3 in 1996.
- What is the lowest sawnwood, non-coniferous — import quantity recorded in South America?
- The lowest recorded value was 44,500 m3 in 1963.
- How does South America rank for sawnwood, non-coniferous — import quantity?
- South America ranks 27th out of 29 groups with data for 2024.
- Is sawnwood, non-coniferous — import quantity rising or falling in South America?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South America data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Import quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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