Total FAO — Sawnwood, coniferous — Export Quantity in Zambia
Zambia: Total FAO — Sawnwood, coniferous — Export Quantity was 321 m3 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Total FAO — Sawnwood, coniferous — Export Quantity in Zambia, 1997–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total fao — sawnwood, coniferous — export quantity in Zambia is 321 m3, measured in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 296.3% on the previous year and down 92.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total fao — sawnwood, coniferous — export quantity in Zambia peaked at 10,952 m3 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 16 m3, in 2000.
Zambia ranks 76th of 140 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total FAO — Sawnwood, coniferous — Export Quantity in Zambia, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 233 m3 | — |
| 1998 | 943 m3 | +304.7% |
| 1999 | 238 m3 | -74.8% |
| 2000 | 16 m3 | -93.3% |
| 2001 | 1,000 m3 | +6150.0% |
| 2002 | 1,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 1,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 5,236 m3 | +423.6% |
| 2005 | 5,236 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 5,236 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 5,236 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 4,379 m3 | -16.4% |
| 2009 | 8,918 m3 | +103.7% |
| 2010 | 7,800 m3 | -12.5% |
| 2011 | 6,627 m3 | -15.0% |
| 2012 | 52 m3 | -99.2% |
| 2013 | 6,082 m3 | +11596.2% |
| 2014 | 8,277 m3 | +36.1% |
| 2015 | 10,952 m3 | +32.3% |
| 2016 | 308 m3 | -97.2% |
| 2017 | 81 m3 | -73.7% |
| 2018 | 321 m3 | +296.3% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 321 m3 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 120.5 m3, 2.7× the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 321 m3 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 120 m3, 2.7× the median. (28 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Total FAO — Sawnwood, coniferous — Export Quantity in Zambia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | +11596.2% | 52 m3 | 6,082 m3 |
| 2001 | +6150.0% | 16 m3 | 1,000 m3 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 471.33 m3 | 233 m3 | 943 m3 | 3 |
| 2000s | 3,726 m3 | 16 m3 | 8,918 m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,500 m3 | 52 m3 | 10,952 m3 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
More environment data for Zambia
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -2.98 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -3.03 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.265 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.11 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.74 % 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 3.49 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total fao — sawnwood, coniferous — export quantity in Zambia?
- Total fao — sawnwood, coniferous — export quantity in Zambia was 321 m3 in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest total fao — sawnwood, coniferous — export quantity recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 10,952 m3 in 2015.
- What is the lowest total fao — sawnwood, coniferous — export quantity recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 16 m3 in 2000.
- How does Zambia rank for total fao — sawnwood, coniferous — export quantity?
- Zambia ranks 76th out of 140 countries with data for 2018.
- Is total fao — sawnwood, coniferous — export quantity rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 92.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Total FAO — Sawnwood, coniferous — 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/