Further processed sawnwood (export/import) — Import value in Western Africa
Western Africa: Further processed sawnwood (export/import) — Import value was 1,273 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Further processed sawnwood (export/import) — Import value in Western Africa, 2000–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
In 2024, further processed sawnwood (export/import) — import value in Western Africa stood at 1,273 1000 USD.
That represents a change of down 12.4% on the previous year and up 19.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, further processed sawnwood (export/import) — import value in Western Africa peaked at 7,800 1000 USD in 2009 and was at its lowest, 361 1000 USD, in 2000.
Western Africa ranks 29th of 29 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Further processed sawnwood (export/import) — Import value in Western Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 361 1000 USD | — |
| 2001 | 404 1000 USD | +11.9% |
| 2002 | 757 1000 USD | +87.4% |
| 2003 | 704 1000 USD | -7.0% |
| 2004 | 883 1000 USD | +25.4% |
| 2005 | 602 1000 USD | -31.8% |
| 2006 | 462 1000 USD | -23.3% |
| 2007 | 883 1000 USD | +91.1% |
| 2008 | 1,017 1000 USD | +15.2% |
| 2009 | 7,800 1000 USD | +667.0% |
| 2010 | 1,278 1000 USD | -83.6% |
| 2011 | 863 1000 USD | -32.5% |
| 2012 | 975 1000 USD | +13.0% |
| 2013 | 940 1000 USD | -3.6% |
| 2014 | 1,069 1000 USD | +13.7% |
| 2015 | 1,011 1000 USD | -5.4% |
| 2016 | 974 1000 USD | -3.7% |
| 2017 | 973 1000 USD | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 2,227 1000 USD | +128.9% |
| 2019 | 2,567 1000 USD | +15.3% |
| 2020 | 2,018 1000 USD | -21.4% |
| 2021 | 1,680 1000 USD | -16.7% |
| 2022 | 2,093 1000 USD | +24.6% |
| 2023 | 1,454 1000 USD | -30.5% |
| 2024 | 1,273 1000 USD | -12.4% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Further processed sawnwood (export/import) — Import 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 | +667.0% | 1,017 1000 USD | 7,800 1000 USD |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,387 1000 USD | 361 1000 USD | 7,800 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,288 1000 USD | 863 1000 USD | 2,567 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,704 1000 USD | 1,273 1000 USD | 2,093 1000 USD | 5 |
Countries ranked near Western Africa
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 further processed sawnwood (export/import) — import value in Western Africa?
- Further processed sawnwood (export/import) — import value in Western Africa was 1,273 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest further processed sawnwood (export/import) — import value recorded in Western Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 7,800 1000 USD in 2009.
- What is the lowest further processed sawnwood (export/import) — import value recorded in Western Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 361 1000 USD in 2000.
- How does Western Africa rank for further processed sawnwood (export/import) — import value?
- Western Africa ranks 29th out of 29 groups with data for 2024.
- Is further processed sawnwood (export/import) — import value rising or falling in Western Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.1%. 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 Further processed sawnwood (export/import) — Import 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