Wood-based panels — Export quantity in Europe

Europe: Wood-based panels — Export quantity was 36.83 million m3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
36.83 million m3
Change on year
up 5.7%
Rank
2nd
of 33 groups
All-time high
46.86 million m3
in 2021
All-time low
1.87 million m3
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Wood-based panels — Export quantity in Europe, 1961–2024

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Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.

Analysis

In 2024, wood-based panels — export quantity in Europe stood at 36.83 million m3.

The figure is up 5.7% on the previous year and down 0.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, wood-based panels — export quantity in Europe peaked at 46.86 million m3 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 1.87 million m3, in 1961.

Europe ranks 2nd of 33 groups on this measure, in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 3.17 million m3 1.87 million m3 4.79 million m3 9
1970s 7.05 million m3 5.12 million m3 8.87 million m3 10
1980s 8.70 million m3 7.60 million m3 10.63 million m3 10
1990s 14.48 million m3 10.29 million m3 20.60 million m3 10
2000s 30.88 million m3 23.98 million m3 38.20 million m3 10
2010s 37.91 million m3 32.51 million m3 43.04 million m3 10
2020s 40.04 million m3 34.83 million m3 46.86 million m3 5

Countries ranked near Europe

  1. 1 China 15.05 million m3 compare
  2. 2 China, mainland 15.03 million m3 compare
  3. 3 Canada 7.65 million m3 compare
  4. 4 Thailand 7.41 million m3 compare
  5. 5 Germany 5.60 million m3 compare

See the full ranking of 267 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is wood-based panels — export quantity in Europe?
Wood-based panels — export quantity in Europe was 36.83 million m3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest wood-based panels — export quantity recorded in Europe?
The highest recorded value was 46.86 million m3 in 2021.
What is the lowest wood-based panels — export quantity recorded in Europe?
The lowest recorded value was 1.87 million m3 in 1961.
How does Europe rank for wood-based panels — export quantity?
Europe ranks 2nd out of 33 groups with data for 2024.
Is wood-based panels — export quantity rising or falling in Europe?
Over the last ten years it is down 0.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Europe data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Wood-based panels — Export quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Wood-based panels — Export quantity
Unit
m3
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
267 places, 10,637 data points, 1961–2024
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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