Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — Export quantity in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — Export quantity was 446,279 m3 in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — Export quantity in United Kingdom, 1970–2016
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
The most recent figure for wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — export quantity in United Kingdom is 446,279 m3, measured in 2016.
That represents a change of down 22.9% on the previous year and up 207.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — export quantity in United Kingdom peaked at 578,656 m3 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0 m3, in 1987.
That places United Kingdom 6th out of 170 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the top 10%.
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 United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 800 m3 | — |
| 1971 | 800 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 300 m3 | -62.5% |
| 1973 | 6,400 m3 | +2033.3% |
| 1974 | 400 m3 | -93.8% |
| 1975 | 2,600 m3 | +550.0% |
| 1976 | 300 m3 | -88.5% |
| 1977 | 400 m3 | +33.3% |
| 1978 | 400 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 200 m3 | -50.0% |
| 1980 | 200 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 200 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 300 m3 | +50.0% |
| 1983 | 200 m3 | -33.3% |
| 1984 | 100 m3 | -50.0% |
| 1985 | 100 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 100 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 0 m3 | -100.0% |
| 1988 | 300 m3 | — |
| 1989 | 900 m3 | +200.0% |
| 1990 | 1,100 m3 | +22.2% |
| 1991 | 2,900 m3 | +163.6% |
| 1992 | 1,800 m3 | -37.9% |
| 1993 | 1,000 m3 | -44.4% |
| 1994 | 400 m3 | -60.0% |
| 1995 | 1,400 m3 | +250.0% |
| 1996 | 1,400 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 30,000 m3 | +2042.9% |
| 1998 | 142,500 m3 | +375.0% |
| 1999 | 132,800 m3 | -6.8% |
| 2000 | 228,900 m3 | +72.4% |
| 2001 | 159,400 m3 | -30.4% |
| 2002 | 109,200 m3 | -31.5% |
| 2003 | 336,043 m3 | +207.7% |
| 2004 | 150,745 m3 | -55.1% |
| 2005 | 195,345 m3 | +29.6% |
| 2006 | 145,162 m3 | -25.7% |
| 2007 | 164,896 m3 | +13.6% |
| 2008 | 106,004 m3 | -35.7% |
| 2009 | 65,141 m3 | -38.5% |
| 2010 | 159,918 m3 | +145.5% |
| 2011 | 146,162 m3 | -8.6% |
| 2012 | 496,670 m3 | +239.8% |
| 2013 | 385,696 m3 | -22.3% |
| 2014 | 264,675 m3 | -31.4% |
| 2015 | 578,656 m3 | +118.6% |
| 2016 | 446,279 m3 | -22.9% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 446,279 m3 is above the median for high income countries, which is 11,992 m3, 37.2× the median. (53 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 446,279 m3 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 51,972 m3, 8.6× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — Export quantity in United Kingdom 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | +2042.9% | 1,400 m3 | 30,000 m3 |
| 1973 | +2033.3% | 300 m3 | 6,400 m3 |
| 1975 | +550.0% | 400 m3 | 2,600 m3 |
| 1998 | +375.0% | 30,000 m3 | 142,500 m3 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,260 m3 | 200 m3 | 6,400 m3 | 10 |
| 1980s | 240 m3 | 0 m3 | 900 m3 | 10 |
| 1990s | 31,530 m3 | 400 m3 | 142,500 m3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 166,084 m3 | 65,141 m3 | 336,043 m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 354,008 m3 | 146,162 m3 | 578,656 m3 | 7 |
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- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -3.47 % 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 -0.8735 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual -1.29 % change on previous year (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — export quantity in United Kingdom?
- Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — export quantity in United Kingdom was 446,279 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 United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 578,656 m3 in 2015.
- What is the lowest wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — export quantity recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 m3 in 1987.
- How does United Kingdom rank for wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — export quantity?
- United Kingdom ranks 6th out of 170 countries with data for 2016.
- Is wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — export quantity rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 207.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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