Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — Import quantity in Qatar
Qatar: Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — Import quantity was 5,458 m3 in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — Import quantity in Qatar, 1971–2016
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) — import quantity in Qatar is 5,458 m3, measured in 2016.
The figure is down 8.7% on the previous year and down 48.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import quantity in Qatar peaked at 10,499 m3 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 8 m3, in 2000.
Qatar ranks 42nd of 195 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 Qatar, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 200 m3 | — |
| 1972 | 900 m3 | +350.0% |
| 1973 | 900 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 900 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 900 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 900 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 900 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 900 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 900 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 900 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 900 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 900 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 900 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 900 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 900 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 900 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 900 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 900 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 900 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 900 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 900 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 900 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 900 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 1,471 m3 | +63.4% |
| 1995 | 1,471 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 1,471 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 1,471 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 17 m3 | -98.8% |
| 1999 | 17 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 8 m3 | -52.9% |
| 2001 | 8 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 100 m3 | +1150.0% |
| 2003 | 27 m3 | -73.0% |
| 2004 | 4,000 m3 | +14714.8% |
| 2005 | 4,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 10,499 m3 | +162.5% |
| 2007 | 17 m3 | -99.8% |
| 2008 | 671 m3 | +3847.1% |
| 2009 | 671 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 477 m3 | -28.9% |
| 2011 | 52 m3 | -89.1% |
| 2012 | 3,989 m3 | +7571.2% |
| 2013 | 613 m3 | -84.6% |
| 2014 | 3,587 m3 | +485.2% |
| 2015 | 5,980 m3 | +66.7% |
| 2016 | 5,458 m3 | -8.7% |
Qatar compared with similar countries
- Qatar's 5,458 m3 is above the median for high income countries, which is 2,924 m3, 1.9× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Qatar's 5,458 m3 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 371 m3, 14.7× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 822.22 m3 | 200 m3 | 900 m3 | 9 |
| 1980s | 900 m3 | 900 m3 | 900 m3 | 10 |
| 1990s | 951.8 m3 | 17 m3 | 1,471 m3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,000 m3 | 8 m3 | 10,499 m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,879 m3 | 52 m3 | 5,980 m3 | 7 |
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More environment data for Qatar
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -61.67 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -51.99 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.396 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.77 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 4.24 % 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 0.0001 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate -2.79 % 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) — import quantity in Qatar?
- Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import quantity in Qatar was 5,458 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 Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 10,499 m3 in 2006.
- What is the lowest wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import quantity recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 8 m3 in 2000.
- How does Qatar rank for wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import quantity?
- Qatar ranks 42nd out of 195 countries with data for 2016.
- Is wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import quantity rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 48.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Qatar 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