Total FAO — Veneer sheets — Import Quantity in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Total FAO — Veneer sheets — Import Quantity was 4,801 m3 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Total FAO — Veneer sheets — Import Quantity in Saudi Arabia, 1997–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
In 2018, total fao — veneer sheets — import quantity in Saudi Arabia stood at 4,801 m3.
The figure is down 67.4% on the previous year and down 94.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total fao — veneer sheets — import quantity in Saudi Arabia peaked at 149,700 m3 in 1997 and was at its lowest, 1,431 m3, in 2014.
Saudi Arabia ranks 49th of 158 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 — Veneer sheets — Import Quantity in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 149,700 m3 | — |
| 1998 | 3,500 m3 | -97.7% |
| 1999 | 2,300 m3 | -34.3% |
| 2000 | 74,300 m3 | +3130.4% |
| 2001 | 25,000 m3 | -66.4% |
| 2002 | 25,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 25,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 20,000 m3 | -20.0% |
| 2005 | 20,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 20,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 60,000 m3 | +200.0% |
| 2008 | 79,600 m3 | +32.7% |
| 2009 | 79,600 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 40,133 m3 | -49.6% |
| 2011 | 4,025 m3 | -90.0% |
| 2012 | 4,025 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 15,618 m3 | +288.0% |
| 2014 | 1,431 m3 | -90.8% |
| 2015 | 22,392 m3 | +1464.8% |
| 2016 | 29,670 m3 | +32.5% |
| 2017 | 14,735 m3 | -50.3% |
| 2018 | 4,801 m3 | -67.4% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 4,801 m3 is below the median for high income countries, which is 7,036 m3, 68% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 4,801 m3 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1,268 m3, 3.8× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Total FAO — Veneer sheets — Import Quantity 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | +3130.4% | 2,300 m3 | 74,300 m3 |
| 2015 | +1464.8% | 1,431 m3 | 22,392 m3 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 51,833 m3 | 2,300 m3 | 149,700 m3 | 3 |
| 2000s | 42,850 m3 | 20,000 m3 | 79,600 m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 15,203 m3 | 1,431 m3 | 40,133 m3 | 9 |
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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 total fao — veneer sheets — import quantity in Saudi Arabia?
- Total fao — veneer sheets — import quantity in Saudi Arabia was 4,801 m3 in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest total fao — veneer sheets — import quantity recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 149,700 m3 in 1997.
- What is the lowest total fao — veneer sheets — import quantity recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,431 m3 in 2014.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for total fao — veneer sheets — import quantity?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 49th out of 158 countries with data for 2018.
- Is total fao — veneer sheets — import quantity rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 94.0%. 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 — Veneer sheets — 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/