Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Import value in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Import value was 42,819 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Import value in Saudi Arabia, 1969–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
In 2024, sawnwood, non-coniferous — import value in Saudi Arabia stood at 42,819 1000 USD.
That represents a change of up 20.3% on the previous year and down 21.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sawnwood, non-coniferous — import value in Saudi Arabia peaked at 167,419 1000 USD in 2007 and was at its lowest, 43 1000 USD, in 1969.
Saudi Arabia ranks 44th of 254 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 — Import value in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 43 1000 USD | — |
| 1970 | 64 1000 USD | +48.8% |
| 1971 | 64 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 64 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 64 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 13,136 1000 USD | +20425.0% |
| 1975 | 10,950 1000 USD | -16.6% |
| 1976 | 27,540 1000 USD | +151.5% |
| 1977 | 31,061 1000 USD | +12.8% |
| 1978 | 23,399 1000 USD | -24.7% |
| 1979 | 27,976 1000 USD | +19.6% |
| 1980 | 45,121 1000 USD | +61.3% |
| 1981 | 37,332 1000 USD | -17.3% |
| 1982 | 29,932 1000 USD | -19.8% |
| 1983 | 52,881 1000 USD | +76.7% |
| 1984 | 33,340 1000 USD | -37.0% |
| 1985 | 75,910 1000 USD | +127.7% |
| 1986 | 47,769 1000 USD | -37.1% |
| 1987 | 47,769 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 42,000 1000 USD | -12.1% |
| 1989 | 43,000 1000 USD | +2.4% |
| 1990 | 44,000 1000 USD | +2.3% |
| 1991 | 44,000 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 59,084 1000 USD | +34.3% |
| 1993 | 17,551 1000 USD | -70.3% |
| 1994 | 3,471 1000 USD | -80.2% |
| 1995 | 4,005 1000 USD | +15.4% |
| 1996 | 52,932 1000 USD | +1221.6% |
| 1997 | 18,334 1000 USD | -65.4% |
| 1998 | 26,629 1000 USD | +45.2% |
| 1999 | 27,899 1000 USD | +4.8% |
| 2000 | 46,865 1000 USD | +68.0% |
| 2001 | 79,216 1000 USD | +69.0% |
| 2002 | 98,554 1000 USD | +24.4% |
| 2003 | 64,060 1000 USD | -35.0% |
| 2004 | 70,066 1000 USD | +9.4% |
| 2005 | 87,497 1000 USD | +24.9% |
| 2006 | 91,331 1000 USD | +4.4% |
| 2007 | 167,419 1000 USD | +83.3% |
| 2008 | 37,780 1000 USD | -77.4% |
| 2009 | 37,512 1000 USD | -0.7% |
| 2010 | 31,545 1000 USD | -15.9% |
| 2011 | 48,256 1000 USD | +53.0% |
| 2012 | 45,354 1000 USD | -6.0% |
| 2013 | 53,776 1000 USD | +18.6% |
| 2014 | 54,438 1000 USD | +1.2% |
| 2015 | 51,074 1000 USD | -6.2% |
| 2016 | 36,414 1000 USD | -28.7% |
| 2017 | 35,488 1000 USD | -2.5% |
| 2018 | 33,771 1000 USD | -4.8% |
| 2019 | 41,934 1000 USD | +24.2% |
| 2020 | 31,066 1000 USD | -25.9% |
| 2021 | 29,456 1000 USD | -5.2% |
| 2022 | 38,577 1000 USD | +31.0% |
| 2023 | 35,585 1000 USD | -7.8% |
| 2024 | 42,819 1000 USD | +20.3% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 42,819 1000 USD is above the median for high income countries, which is 12,220 1000 USD, 3.5× the median. (74 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 42,819 1000 USD is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 14,733 1000 USD, 2.9× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Import value 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | +20425.0% | 64 1000 USD | 13,136 1000 USD |
| 1996 | +1221.6% | 4,005 1000 USD | 52,932 1000 USD |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 43 1000 USD | 43 1000 USD | 43 1000 USD | 1 |
| 1970s | 13,432 1000 USD | 64 1000 USD | 31,061 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1980s | 45,505 1000 USD | 29,932 1000 USD | 75,910 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 29,790 1000 USD | 3,471 1000 USD | 59,084 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 78,030 1000 USD | 37,512 1000 USD | 167,419 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 43,205 1000 USD | 31,545 1000 USD | 54,438 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 35,501 1000 USD | 29,456 1000 USD | 42,819 1000 USD | 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 — import value in Saudi Arabia?
- Sawnwood, non-coniferous — import value in Saudi Arabia was 42,819 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest sawnwood, non-coniferous — import value recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 167,419 1000 USD in 2007.
- What is the lowest sawnwood, non-coniferous — import value recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 43 1000 USD in 1969.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for sawnwood, non-coniferous — import value?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 44th out of 254 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sawnwood, non-coniferous — import value rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.3%. 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 — Import value. 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