Composite paper and paperboard (export/import) — Export value in Western Africa
Western Africa: Composite paper and paperboard (export/import) — Export value was 1,782 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Composite paper and paperboard (export/import) — Export value in Western Africa, 2000–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
Western Africa recorded 1,782 1000 USD for composite paper and paperboard (export/import) — export value in 2024.
The figure is up 0.1% on the previous year and down 1.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, composite paper and paperboard (export/import) — export value in Western Africa peaked at 1,982 1000 USD in 2009 and was at its lowest, 48 1000 USD, in 2002.
That places Western Africa 20th out of 29 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Composite paper and paperboard (export/import) — Export value in Western Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 77 1000 USD | — |
| 2001 | 50 1000 USD | -35.1% |
| 2002 | 48 1000 USD | -4.0% |
| 2003 | 52 1000 USD | +8.3% |
| 2004 | 100 1000 USD | +92.3% |
| 2005 | 92 1000 USD | -8.0% |
| 2006 | 60 1000 USD | -34.8% |
| 2007 | 142 1000 USD | +136.7% |
| 2008 | 170 1000 USD | +19.7% |
| 2009 | 1,982 1000 USD | +1065.9% |
| 2010 | 1,803 1000 USD | -9.0% |
| 2011 | 1,817 1000 USD | +0.8% |
| 2012 | 1,817 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 1,817 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 1,817 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 1,817 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 1,817 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 1,801 1000 USD | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 1,812 1000 USD | +0.6% |
| 2019 | 1,797 1000 USD | -0.8% |
| 2020 | 1,799 1000 USD | +0.1% |
| 2021 | 1,799 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 1,840 1000 USD | +2.3% |
| 2023 | 1,781 1000 USD | -3.2% |
| 2024 | 1,782 1000 USD | +0.1% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Composite paper and paperboard (export/import) — Export value in Western Africa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +1065.9% | 170 1000 USD | 1,982 1000 USD |
| 2007 | +136.7% | 60 1000 USD | 142 1000 USD |
| 2004 | +92.3% | 52 1000 USD | 100 1000 USD |
| 2001 | -35.1% | 77 1000 USD | 50 1000 USD |
| 2006 | -34.8% | 92 1000 USD | 60 1000 USD |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 277.3 1000 USD | 48 1000 USD | 1,982 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,812 1000 USD | 1,797 1000 USD | 1,817 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,800 1000 USD | 1,781 1000 USD | 1,840 1000 USD | 5 |
Countries ranked near Western Africa
- 17 China, mainland 12,193 1000 USD compare
- 18 Belgium 8,585 1000 USD compare
- 19 Slovenia 6,582 1000 USD compare
- 20 Ukraine 5,541 1000 USD compare
- 21 Saudi Arabia 4,311 1000 USD compare
- 22 Republic of Korea 3,550 1000 USD compare
- 23 India 2,865 1000 USD compare
More environment data for Western Africa
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -6.59 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -6.69 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.311 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.37 °C (2025)
- Industrial roundwood — Production 20.68 million m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Export quantity 355,916 m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Import value 18,051 1000 USD (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Import quantity 79,324 m3 (2024)
- Wood fuel — Production 221.11 million m3 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is composite paper and paperboard (export/import) — export value in Western Africa?
- Composite paper and paperboard (export/import) — export value in Western Africa was 1,782 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest composite paper and paperboard (export/import) — export value recorded in Western Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 1,982 1000 USD in 2009.
- What is the lowest composite paper and paperboard (export/import) — export value recorded in Western Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 48 1000 USD in 2002.
- How does Western Africa rank for composite paper and paperboard (export/import) — export value?
- Western Africa ranks 20th out of 29 groups with data for 2024.
- Is composite paper and paperboard (export/import) — export value rising or falling in Western Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Western Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Composite paper and paperboard (export/import) — Export value. 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