Graphic papers — Import quantity in Western Africa
Western Africa: Graphic papers — Import quantity was 362,154 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Graphic papers — Import quantity in Western Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Western Africa recorded 362,154 t for graphic papers — import quantity in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 25.3% on the previous year and down 22.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, graphic papers — import quantity in Western Africa peaked at 621,668 t in 2020 and was at its lowest, 22,000 t, in 1962.
Western Africa ranks 25th of 33 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 35,422 t | 22,000 t | 55,500 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 80,127 t | 49,700 t | 106,600 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 87,516 t | 35,189 t | 148,000 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 97,843 t | 42,061 t | 154,223 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 230,640 t | 180,259 t | 300,492 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 416,908 t | 254,277 t | 558,738 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 478,321 t | 362,154 t | 621,668 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Western Africa
- 22 Philippines 471,545 t compare
- 23 Canada 408,495 t compare
- 24 Australia 402,775 t compare
- 25 Czechia 383,000 t compare
- 26 Thailand 381,018 t compare
- 27 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 376,918 t compare
- 28 Republic of Korea 332,316 t compare
More environment data for Western Africa
- Temperature change 1.37 °C (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.311 °C (2025)
- Wood fuel, coniferous — Production 0 m3 (2024)
- Roundwood, non-coniferous — Production 241.74 million m3 (2024)
- Wood fuel, non-coniferous — Production 221.11 million m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Production 20.68 million m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Import quantity 79,324 m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Export value 113,229 1000 USD (2024)
- Sawlogs and veneer logs — Production 13.78 million m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood, non-coniferous — Production 20.62 million m3 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is graphic papers — import quantity in Western Africa?
- Graphic papers — import quantity in Western Africa was 362,154 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest graphic papers — import quantity recorded in Western Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 621,668 t in 2020.
- What is the lowest graphic papers — import quantity recorded in Western Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 22,000 t in 1962.
- How does Western Africa rank for graphic papers — import quantity?
- Western Africa ranks 25th out of 33 groups with data for 2024.
- Is graphic papers — import quantity rising or falling in Western Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.4%. 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 Graphic papers — 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