Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — Import quantity in France
France: Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — Import quantity was 210,185 m3 in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — Import quantity in France, 1961–2016
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
France recorded 210,185 m3 for wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import quantity in 2016.
That represents a change of up 22.1% on the previous year and up 372.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import quantity in France peaked at 210,811 m3 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 300 m3, in 1977.
France ranks 7th of 195 countries on this measure, 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) — Import quantity in France, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 9,600 m3 | — |
| 1962 | 11,500 m3 | +19.8% |
| 1963 | 23,500 m3 | +104.3% |
| 1964 | 6,200 m3 | -73.6% |
| 1965 | 9,400 m3 | +51.6% |
| 1966 | 13,100 m3 | +39.4% |
| 1967 | 16,500 m3 | +26.0% |
| 1968 | 15,300 m3 | -7.3% |
| 1969 | 16,400 m3 | +7.2% |
| 1970 | 26,300 m3 | +60.4% |
| 1971 | 35,700 m3 | +35.7% |
| 1972 | 23,400 m3 | -34.5% |
| 1973 | 25,500 m3 | +9.0% |
| 1974 | 24,700 m3 | -3.1% |
| 1975 | 27,100 m3 | +9.7% |
| 1976 | 2,000 m3 | -92.6% |
| 1977 | 300 m3 | -85.0% |
| 1978 | 1,000 m3 | +233.3% |
| 1979 | 2,600 m3 | +160.0% |
| 1980 | 300 m3 | -88.5% |
| 1981 | 900 m3 | +200.0% |
| 1982 | 900 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 400 m3 | -55.6% |
| 1984 | 400 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 1,000 m3 | +150.0% |
| 1986 | 2,000 m3 | +100.0% |
| 1987 | 5,000 m3 | +150.0% |
| 1988 | 7,000 m3 | +40.0% |
| 1989 | 7,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 6,000 m3 | -14.3% |
| 1991 | 17,000 m3 | +183.3% |
| 1992 | 16,302 m3 | -4.1% |
| 1993 | 19,300 m3 | +18.4% |
| 1994 | 12,400 m3 | -35.8% |
| 1995 | 5,500 m3 | -55.6% |
| 1996 | 4,100 m3 | -25.5% |
| 1997 | 9,500 m3 | +131.7% |
| 1998 | 16,600 m3 | +74.7% |
| 1999 | 21,665 m3 | +30.5% |
| 2000 | 30,960 m3 | +42.9% |
| 2001 | 15,224 m3 | -50.8% |
| 2002 | 26,720 m3 | +75.5% |
| 2003 | 31,190 m3 | +16.7% |
| 2004 | 38,760 m3 | +24.3% |
| 2005 | 49,920 m3 | +28.8% |
| 2006 | 44,497 m3 | -10.9% |
| 2007 | 48,327 m3 | +8.6% |
| 2008 | 34,911 m3 | -27.8% |
| 2009 | 39,422 m3 | +12.9% |
| 2010 | 43,238 m3 | +9.7% |
| 2011 | 58,249 m3 | +34.7% |
| 2012 | 70,657 m3 | +21.3% |
| 2013 | 113,352 m3 | +60.4% |
| 2014 | 210,811 m3 | +86.0% |
| 2015 | 172,097 m3 | -18.4% |
| 2016 | 210,185 m3 | +22.1% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 210,185 m3 is above the median for high income countries, which is 2,924 m3, 71.9× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- France's 210,185 m3 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 11,417 m3, 18.4× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 13,500 m3 | 6,200 m3 | 23,500 m3 | 9 |
| 1970s | 16,860 m3 | 300 m3 | 35,700 m3 | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,490 m3 | 300 m3 | 7,000 m3 | 10 |
| 1990s | 12,837 m3 | 4,100 m3 | 21,665 m3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 35,993 m3 | 15,224 m3 | 49,920 m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 125,513 m3 | 43,238 m3 | 210,811 m3 | 7 |
Countries ranked near France
More environment data for France
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -2.44 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -3.44 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.427 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.31 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate -3.66 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -3.23 % 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 -0.1777 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import quantity in France?
- Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import quantity in France was 210,185 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) — import quantity recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 210,811 m3 in 2014.
- What is the lowest wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import quantity recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 300 m3 in 1977.
- How does France rank for wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import quantity?
- France ranks 7th out of 195 countries with data for 2016.
- Is wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import quantity rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 372.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France 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) — Import 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