What is wood-based panels — import quantity in Central America?

Wood-based panels — import quantity in Central America was 2.29 million m3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

What is the highest wood-based panels — import quantity recorded in Central America?

The highest recorded value was 2.50 million m3 in 2021.

What is the lowest wood-based panels — import quantity recorded in Central America?

The lowest recorded value was 11,100 m3 in 1961.

How does Central America rank for wood-based panels — import quantity?

Central America ranks 20th out of 33 groups with data for 2024.

Is wood-based panels — import quantity rising or falling in Central America?

Over the last ten years it is up 59.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Central America data come from?

The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Wood-based panels — Import quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Wood-based panels — Import quantity in Central America

Name: Wood-based panels — Import quantity in Central America
Creator: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)

Central America: Wood-based panels — Import quantity was 2.29 million m3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

2.29 million m3

Change on year

up 8.8%

Rank

20th

of 33 groups

All-time high

2.50 million m3

in 2021

All-time low

11,100 m3

in 1961

Years of data

1961–2024

Wood-based panels — Import quantity in Central America, 1961–2024

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

Analysis

Central America recorded 2.29 million m3 for wood-based panels — import quantity in 2024.

The figure is up 8.8% on the previous year and up 59.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, wood-based panels — import quantity in Central America peaked at 2.50 million m3 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 11,100 m3, in 1961.

That places Central America 20th out of 33 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	17,236 m3	11,100 m3	26,954 m3	9
1970s	42,307 m3	21,754 m3	79,180 m3	10
1980s	61,454 m3	37,300 m3	124,000 m3	10
1990s	340,393 m3	160,130 m3	585,801 m3	10
2000s	1.31 million m3	769,483 m3	1.76 million m3	10
2010s	1.52 million m3	1.28 million m3	1.76 million m3	10
2020s	2.17 million m3	1.70 million m3	2.50 million m3	5

Countries ranked near Central America

17 Viet Nam 1.61 million m3 compare
18 Uzbekistan 1.32 million m3 compare
19 Spain 1.24 million m3 compare
20 Australia and New Zealand 1.10 million m3 compare
21 China, Taiwan Province of 1.10 million m3 compare
22 Philippines 1.08 million m3 compare
23 Belgium-Luxembourg 1.06 million m3 compare

See the full ranking of 269 places →

More environment data for Central America

Temperature change 1.58 °C (2025)
Standard Deviation 0.211 °C (2025)
Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Annual growth US$ 2.58 % (2024)
Wood fuel, coniferous — Production 29.08 million m3 (2024)
Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Share of GDP US$ 3.69 % (2024)
Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Share of GDP US$ 4.26 % (2024)
Industrial roundwood — Export value 72,178 1000 USD (2024)
Industrial roundwood, non-coniferous — Production 5.15 million m3 (2024)
Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Value US$, 2015 61,301 million USD (2024)
Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Value US$ 95,489 million USD (2024)

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Frequently asked questions

What is wood-based panels — import quantity in Central America?: Wood-based panels — import quantity in Central America was 2.29 million m3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest wood-based panels — import quantity recorded in Central America?: The highest recorded value was 2.50 million m3 in 2021.
What is the lowest wood-based panels — import quantity recorded in Central America?: The lowest recorded value was 11,100 m3 in 1961.
How does Central America rank for wood-based panels — import quantity?: Central America ranks 20th out of 33 groups with data for 2024.
Is wood-based panels — import quantity rising or falling in Central America?: Over the last ten years it is up 59.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Central America data come from?: The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Wood-based panels — Import quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Wood-based panels — Import quantity
Unit: m3
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage: 269 places, 13,013 data points, 1961–2024
Last refreshed: 13 August 2026

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