Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — Export quantity in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — Export quantity was 36 m3 in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — Export quantity in Saudi Arabia, 1994–2016
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
Saudi Arabia recorded 36 m3 for wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — export quantity in 2016. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.
That represents a change of up 200.0% on the previous year and up 50.0% over five years.
Over the whole period, wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — export quantity in Saudi Arabia peaked at 36 m3 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0 m3, in 1994.
Saudi Arabia ranks 111th of 170 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.
Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — Export quantity in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 0 m3 | — |
| 1995 | 0 m3 | — |
| 1996 | 0 m3 | — |
| 1997 | 0 m3 | — |
| 1998 | 0 m3 | — |
| 1999 | 0 m3 | — |
| 2000 | 0 m3 | — |
| 2001 | 0 m3 | — |
| 2002 | 0 m3 | — |
| 2003 | 0 m3 | — |
| 2004 | 0 m3 | — |
| 2005 | 0 m3 | — |
| 2006 | 0 m3 | — |
| 2007 | 0 m3 | — |
| 2008 | 0 m3 | — |
| 2009 | 0 m3 | — |
| 2010 | 3 m3 | — |
| 2011 | 24 m3 | +700.0% |
| 2012 | 3 m3 | -87.5% |
| 2013 | 3 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 3 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 12 m3 | +300.0% |
| 2016 | 36 m3 | +200.0% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 36 m3 is below the median for high income countries, which is 11,992 m3, 0% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 36 m3 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 48 m3, 75% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 m3 | 0 m3 | 0 m3 | 6 |
| 2000s | 0 m3 | 0 m3 | 0 m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 12 m3 | 3 m3 | 36 m3 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
- 110 Andorra 40 m3 compare
- 112 Democratic People's Republic of Korea 35 m3 compare
- 113 Cameroon 32 m3 compare
- 114 China, Taiwan Province of 30 m3 compare
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 wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — export quantity in Saudi Arabia?
- Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — export quantity in Saudi Arabia was 36 m3 in 2016, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — export quantity recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 36 m3 in 2016.
- What is the lowest wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — export quantity recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 m3 in 1994.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — export quantity?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 111th out of 170 countries with data for 2016.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — Export quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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