What is industrial roundwood — import value in Africa?

Industrial roundwood — import value in Africa was 127,958 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

What is the highest industrial roundwood — import value recorded in Africa?

The highest recorded value was 176,224 1000 USD in 2008.

What is the lowest industrial roundwood — import value recorded in Africa?

The lowest recorded value was 6,982 1000 USD in 1961.

How does Africa rank for industrial roundwood — import value?

Africa ranks 15th out of 33 groups with data for 2024.

Is industrial roundwood — import value rising or falling in Africa?

Over the last ten years it is up 15.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Africa data come from?

The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Industrial roundwood — Import value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Industrial roundwood — Import value in Africa

Name: Industrial roundwood — Import value in Africa
Creator: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)

Africa: Industrial roundwood — Import value was 127,958 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

127,958 1000 USD

Change on year

up 20.7%

Rank

15th

of 33 groups

All-time high

176,224 1000 USD

in 2008

All-time low

6,982 1000 USD

in 1961

Years of data

1961–2024

Industrial roundwood — Import value in Africa, 1961–2024

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.

Analysis

The most recent figure for industrial roundwood — import value in Africa is 127,958 1000 USD, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 20.7% on the previous year and up 15.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, industrial roundwood — import value in Africa peaked at 176,224 1000 USD in 2008 and was at its lowest, 6,982 1000 USD, in 1961.

Africa ranks 15th of 33 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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	13,706 1000 USD	6,982 1000 USD	18,803 1000 USD	9
1970s	52,380 1000 USD	20,398 1000 USD	88,524 1000 USD	10
1980s	136,638 1000 USD	122,502 1000 USD	170,702 1000 USD	10
1990s	99,322 1000 USD	42,551 1000 USD	139,536 1000 USD	10
2000s	113,781 1000 USD	89,676 1000 USD	176,224 1000 USD	10
2010s	109,191 1000 USD	61,730 1000 USD	151,661 1000 USD	10
2020s	116,721 1000 USD	101,982 1000 USD	127,958 1000 USD	5

Countries ranked near Africa

12 Finland 254,586 1000 USD compare
13 Republic of Korea 245,748 1000 USD compare
14 Czechia 243,173 1000 USD compare
15 Italy 220,891 1000 USD compare
16 Belgium-Luxembourg 199,801 1000 USD compare
17 Latvia 123,804 1000 USD compare
18 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 118,660 1000 USD compare

See the full ranking of 268 places →

More environment data for Africa

Temperature change 1.32 °C (2025)
Standard Deviation 0.213 °C (2025)
Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value 5.54 million 1000 USD (2024)
Roundwood — Export value 714,851 1000 USD (2024)
Roundwood — Export quantity 3.78 million m3 (2024)
Roundwood — Import value 182,147 1000 USD (2024)
Roundwood — Import quantity 2.09 million m3 (2024)
Roundwood — Production 820.65 million m3 (2024)
Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Annual growth US$ -1.32 % (2024)
Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Share of GDP US$ 15.37 % (2024)

All data for Africa →

Frequently asked questions

What is industrial roundwood — import value in Africa?: Industrial roundwood — import value in Africa was 127,958 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest industrial roundwood — import value recorded in Africa?: The highest recorded value was 176,224 1000 USD in 2008.
What is the lowest industrial roundwood — import value recorded in Africa?: The lowest recorded value was 6,982 1000 USD in 1961.
How does Africa rank for industrial roundwood — import value?: Africa ranks 15th out of 33 groups with data for 2024.
Is industrial roundwood — import value rising or falling in Africa?: Over the last ten years it is up 15.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Africa data come from?: The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Industrial roundwood — Import value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Industrial roundwood — Import value
Unit: 1000 USD
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage: 268 places, 11,612 data points, 1961–2024
Last refreshed: 13 August 2026

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