Total FAO — Industrial roundwood, coniferous (export/import) — Export in Switzerland
Switzerland: Total FAO — Industrial roundwood, coniferous (export/import) — Export was 530,971 m3 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Total FAO — Industrial roundwood, coniferous (export/import) — Export in Switzerland, 1997–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total fao — industrial roundwood, coniferous (export/import) — export in Switzerland is 530,971 m3, measured in 2018.
The figure is up 38.8% on the previous year and down 31.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total fao — industrial roundwood, coniferous (export/import) — export in Switzerland peaked at 3.41 million m3 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 379,174 m3, in 2016.
That places Switzerland 23rd out of 119 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total FAO — Industrial roundwood, coniferous (export/import) — Export in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 867,000 m3 | — |
| 1998 | 720,000 m3 | -17.0% |
| 1999 | 913,000 m3 | +26.8% |
| 2000 | 3.41 million m3 | +273.2% |
| 2001 | 2.91 million m3 | -14.7% |
| 2002 | 1.77 million m3 | -39.1% |
| 2003 | 1.47 million m3 | -17.1% |
| 2004 | 1.76 million m3 | +20.2% |
| 2005 | 1.40 million m3 | -20.5% |
| 2006 | 1.37 million m3 | -2.0% |
| 2007 | 1.03 million m3 | -25.2% |
| 2008 | 776,211 m3 | -24.4% |
| 2009 | 669,800 m3 | -13.7% |
| 2010 | 527,045 m3 | -21.3% |
| 2011 | 674,926 m3 | +28.1% |
| 2012 | 615,058 m3 | -8.9% |
| 2013 | 565,206 m3 | -8.1% |
| 2014 | 561,785 m3 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 440,339 m3 | -21.6% |
| 2016 | 379,174 m3 | -13.9% |
| 2017 | 382,534 m3 | +0.9% |
| 2018 | 530,971 m3 | +38.8% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 530,971 m3 is above the median for high income countries, which is 315,537 m3, 1.7× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 530,971 m3 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 346,562 m3, 1.5× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Total FAO — Industrial roundwood, coniferous (export/import) — Export in Switzerland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | +273.2% | 913,000 m3 | 3.41 million m3 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 833,333 m3 | 720,000 m3 | 913,000 m3 | 3 |
| 2000s | 1.66 million m3 | 669,800 m3 | 3.41 million m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 519,671 m3 | 379,174 m3 | 674,926 m3 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
More environment data for Switzerland
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -0.2925 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -0.4333 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.458 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.33 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 11.97 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 0.2741 % 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 0.0914 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total fao — industrial roundwood, coniferous (export/import) — export in Switzerland?
- Total fao — industrial roundwood, coniferous (export/import) — export in Switzerland was 530,971 m3 in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest total fao — industrial roundwood, coniferous (export/import) — export recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 3.41 million m3 in 2000.
- What is the lowest total fao — industrial roundwood, coniferous (export/import) — export recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 379,174 m3 in 2016.
- How does Switzerland rank for total fao — industrial roundwood, coniferous (export/import) — export?
- Switzerland ranks 23rd out of 119 countries with data for 2018.
- Is total fao — industrial roundwood, coniferous (export/import) — export rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Switzerland data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Total FAO — Industrial roundwood, coniferous (export/import) — Export Quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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/