Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — Import quantity in Southern Asia
Southern Asia: Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — Import quantity was 6,644 m3 in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — Import quantity in Southern Asia, 1961–2016
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
In 2016, wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import quantity in Southern Asia stood at 6,644 m3.
That represents a change of up 52.4% on the previous year and down 91.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import quantity in Southern Asia peaked at 81,255 m3 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 325 m3, in 1993.
That places Southern Asia 19th out of 28 groups with data for 2016, putting it 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) — Import quantity in Southern Asia, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1,400 m3 | — |
| 1962 | 700 m3 | -50.0% |
| 1963 | 1,600 m3 | +128.6% |
| 1964 | 1,700 m3 | +6.2% |
| 1965 | 3,700 m3 | +117.6% |
| 1966 | 30,900 m3 | +735.1% |
| 1967 | 21,700 m3 | -29.8% |
| 1968 | 11,600 m3 | -46.5% |
| 1969 | 6,200 m3 | -46.6% |
| 1970 | 3,500 m3 | -43.5% |
| 1971 | 3,900 m3 | +11.4% |
| 1972 | 3,900 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 6,600 m3 | +69.2% |
| 1974 | 4,700 m3 | -28.8% |
| 1975 | 2,000 m3 | -57.4% |
| 1976 | 7,700 m3 | +285.0% |
| 1977 | 2,500 m3 | -67.5% |
| 1978 | 2,500 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 26,400 m3 | +956.0% |
| 1980 | 26,400 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 12,700 m3 | -51.9% |
| 1982 | 7,400 m3 | -41.7% |
| 1983 | 7,400 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 7,400 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 7,400 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 7,400 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 7,400 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 7,400 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 7,800 m3 | +5.4% |
| 1990 | 7,700 m3 | -1.3% |
| 1991 | 7,700 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 516 m3 | -93.3% |
| 1993 | 325 m3 | -37.0% |
| 1994 | 499 m3 | +53.5% |
| 1995 | 499 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 499 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 499 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 499 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 10,099 m3 | +1923.8% |
| 2000 | 10,099 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 679 m3 | -93.3% |
| 2002 | 1,999 m3 | +194.4% |
| 2003 | 1,578 m3 | -21.1% |
| 2004 | 53,578 m3 | +3295.3% |
| 2005 | 61,578 m3 | +14.9% |
| 2006 | 81,051 m3 | +31.6% |
| 2007 | 81,255 m3 | +0.3% |
| 2008 | 15,120 m3 | -81.4% |
| 2009 | 15,260 m3 | +0.9% |
| 2010 | 10,316 m3 | -32.4% |
| 2011 | 6,917 m3 | -32.9% |
| 2012 | 9,463 m3 | +36.8% |
| 2013 | 10,811 m3 | +14.2% |
| 2014 | 2,777 m3 | -74.3% |
| 2015 | 4,361 m3 | +57.0% |
| 2016 | 6,644 m3 | +52.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8,833 m3 | 700 m3 | 30,900 m3 | 9 |
| 1970s | 6,370 m3 | 2,000 m3 | 26,400 m3 | 10 |
| 1980s | 9,870 m3 | 7,400 m3 | 26,400 m3 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,884 m3 | 325 m3 | 10,099 m3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 32,220 m3 | 679 m3 | 81,255 m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 7,327 m3 | 2,777 m3 | 10,811 m3 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Southern Asia
More environment data for Southern Asia
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 0.4009 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 6.69 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.274 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.44 °C (2025)
- Total fibre furnish — Production 15.39 million t (2024)
- Recovered paper — Production 8.45 million t (2024)
- Nutrient phosphate P2O5 (total) — Use per area of cropland 44.63 kg/ha (2024)
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Use per capita 13.9 kg/cap (2024)
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Use per value of agricultural production 38.89 g/Int$ (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import quantity in Southern Asia?
- Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import quantity in Southern Asia was 6,644 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 Southern Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 81,255 m3 in 2007.
- What is the lowest wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import quantity recorded in Southern Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 325 m3 in 1993.
- How does Southern Asia rank for wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import quantity?
- Southern Asia ranks 19th out of 28 groups with data for 2016.
- Is wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import quantity rising or falling in Southern Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 91.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Southern Asia 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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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