Total FAO — Fibreboard — Import Quantity in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Total FAO — Fibreboard — Import Quantity was 747,862 m3 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Total FAO — Fibreboard — Import Quantity in Saudi Arabia, 1997–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
Saudi Arabia recorded 747,862 m3 for total fao — fibreboard — import quantity in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 8.6% on the previous year and up 100.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total fao — fibreboard — import quantity in Saudi Arabia peaked at 921,200 m3 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 53,500 m3, in 1998.
Saudi Arabia ranks 7th of 159 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total FAO — Fibreboard — Import Quantity in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 78,800 m3 | — |
| 1998 | 53,500 m3 | -32.1% |
| 1999 | 88,000 m3 | +64.5% |
| 2000 | 160,900 m3 | +82.8% |
| 2001 | 166,000 m3 | +3.2% |
| 2002 | 166,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 166,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 136,439 m3 | -17.8% |
| 2005 | 136,439 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 136,439 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 289,600 m3 | +112.3% |
| 2008 | 373,400 m3 | +28.9% |
| 2009 | 684,000 m3 | +83.2% |
| 2010 | 815,113 m3 | +19.2% |
| 2011 | 826,297 m3 | +1.4% |
| 2012 | 841,303 m3 | +1.8% |
| 2013 | 642,710 m3 | -23.6% |
| 2014 | 824,420 m3 | +28.3% |
| 2015 | 921,200 m3 | +11.7% |
| 2016 | 788,274 m3 | -14.4% |
| 2017 | 818,092 m3 | +3.8% |
| 2018 | 747,862 m3 | -8.6% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 747,862 m3 is above the median for high income countries, which is 101,694 m3, 7.4× the median. (51 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 747,862 m3 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 88,893 m3, 8.4× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 73,433 m3 | 53,500 m3 | 88,000 m3 | 3 |
| 2000s | 241,522 m3 | 136,439 m3 | 684,000 m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 802,808 m3 | 642,710 m3 | 921,200 m3 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
- 4 Belgium 901,840 m3 compare
- 4 United Republic of Tanzania 38,936 m3 compare
- 5 Italy 864,130 m3 compare
- 5 Republic of Moldova 34,343 m3 compare
- 6 Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 26,607 m3 compare
- 6 Canada 818,627 m3 compare
- 7 Lao People's Democratic Republic 2,075 m3 compare
- 8 Democratic Republic of the Congo 1,200 m3 compare
- 8 Poland 721,196 m3 compare
- 9 United Arab Emirates 669,326 m3 compare
- 9 Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) 1,158 m3 compare
- 10 Democratic People's Republic of Korea 362 m3 compare
- 10 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 605,385 m3 compare
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 total fao — fibreboard — import quantity in Saudi Arabia?
- Total fao — fibreboard — import quantity in Saudi Arabia was 747,862 m3 in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest total fao — fibreboard — import quantity recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 921,200 m3 in 2015.
- What is the lowest total fao — fibreboard — import quantity recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 53,500 m3 in 1998.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for total fao — fibreboard — import quantity?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 7th out of 159 countries with data for 2018.
- Is total fao — fibreboard — import quantity rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 100.3%. 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 Total FAO — Fibreboard — Import Quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The database contains data on the bilateral trade flows in roundwood, primary wood and paper products for all countries and territories in the world. The main types of primary forest products included in are: roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, pulp, and paper and paperboard. These products are detailed further. The definitions are available. More detailed information on wood products, including definitions, can be found at: https://www.fao.org/forestry/statistics/80572/en/