How does Ireland rank for wood chips, particles and residues — import quantity?

Ireland ranks 34th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.

Is wood chips, particles and residues — import quantity rising or falling in Ireland?

Over the last ten years it is up 170.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Ireland data come from?

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

Wood chips, particles and residues — Import quantity in Ireland

Name: Wood chips, particles and residues — Import quantity in Ireland
Creator: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)

Ireland: Wood chips, particles and residues — Import quantity was 131,890 m3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

131,890 m3

Change on year

down 54.2%

World rank

34th

of 210 countries

All-time high

288,067 m3

in 2023

All-time low

16,109 m3

in 2012

Years of data

1998–2024

Wood chips, particles and residues — Import quantity in Ireland, 1998–2024

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

Analysis

Ireland recorded 131,890 m3 for wood chips, particles and residues — import quantity in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 54.2% on the previous year and up 170.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, wood chips, particles and residues — import quantity in Ireland peaked at 288,067 m3 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 16,109 m3, in 2012.

That places Ireland 34th out of 210 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1990s	30,000 m3	30,000 m3	30,000 m3	2
2000s	120,949 m3	33,807 m3	207,346 m3	10
2010s	71,680 m3	16,109 m3	143,144 m3	10
2020s	142,204 m3	32,302 m3	288,067 m3	5

Countries ranked near Ireland

31 Romania 190,695 m3 compare
32 Luxembourg 168,243 m3 compare
33 Croatia 163,986 m3 compare
35 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 109,000 m3 compare
36 Thailand 91,578 m3 compare
37 United Arab Emirates 50,755 m3 compare

See the full ranking of 242 places →

More environment data for Ireland

Standard Deviation 0.412 °C (2025)
Temperature change 1.89 °C (2025)
Recovered paper — Production 414,600 t (2024)
Total fibre furnish — Production 414,600 t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value 12,009 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity 1,451 t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Export value 30,918 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Export quantity 14,319 t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Import value 300,217 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity 288,363 t (2024)

All data for Ireland →

Frequently asked questions

What is wood chips, particles and residues — import quantity in Ireland?: Wood chips, particles and residues — import quantity in Ireland was 131,890 m3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest wood chips, particles and residues — import quantity recorded in Ireland?: The highest recorded value was 288,067 m3 in 2023.
What is the lowest wood chips, particles and residues — import quantity recorded in Ireland?: The lowest recorded value was 16,109 m3 in 2012.
How does Ireland rank for wood chips, particles and residues — import quantity?: Ireland ranks 34th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is wood chips, particles and residues — import quantity rising or falling in Ireland?: Over the last ten years it is up 170.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ireland data come from?: The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Wood chips, particles and residues — Import quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Wood chips, particles and residues — Import quantity
Unit: m3
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage: 242 places, 5,994 data points, 1998–2024
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