Industrial roundwood, non-coniferous tropical (export/import) in Western Africa
Western Africa: Industrial roundwood, non-coniferous tropical (export/import) was 7,316 m3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Industrial roundwood, non-coniferous tropical (export/import) in Western Africa, 1993–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
In 2024, industrial roundwood, non-coniferous tropical (export/import) in Western Africa stood at 7,316 m3.
That represents a change of down 78.8% on the previous year and up 153.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, industrial roundwood, non-coniferous tropical (export/import) in Western Africa peaked at 134,488 m3 in 1999 and was at its lowest, 58 m3, in 2020.
Western Africa ranks 19th of 28 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.
Industrial roundwood, non-coniferous tropical (export/import) in Western Africa, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 16,300 m3 | — |
| 1994 | 66,600 m3 | +308.6% |
| 1995 | 18,400 m3 | -72.4% |
| 1996 | 24,200 m3 | +31.5% |
| 1997 | 24,588 m3 | +1.6% |
| 1998 | 15,888 m3 | -35.4% |
| 1999 | 134,488 m3 | +746.5% |
| 2000 | 93,088 m3 | -30.8% |
| 2001 | 93,300 m3 | +0.2% |
| 2002 | 82,200 m3 | -11.9% |
| 2003 | 81,289 m3 | -1.1% |
| 2004 | 33,129 m3 | -59.2% |
| 2005 | 33,165 m3 | +0.1% |
| 2006 | 18,169 m3 | -45.2% |
| 2007 | 8,892 m3 | -51.1% |
| 2008 | 9,021 m3 | +1.5% |
| 2009 | 5,532 m3 | -38.7% |
| 2010 | 2,583 m3 | -53.3% |
| 2011 | 2,671 m3 | +3.4% |
| 2012 | 4,811 m3 | +80.1% |
| 2013 | 12,464 m3 | +159.1% |
| 2014 | 2,892 m3 | -76.8% |
| 2015 | 1,630 m3 | -43.6% |
| 2016 | 6,597 m3 | +304.7% |
| 2017 | 5,203 m3 | -21.1% |
| 2018 | 6,242 m3 | +20.0% |
| 2019 | 5,733 m3 | -8.2% |
| 2020 | 58 m3 | -99.0% |
| 2021 | 806 m3 | +1289.7% |
| 2022 | 1,616 m3 | +100.5% |
| 2023 | 34,468 m3 | +2032.9% |
| 2024 | 7,316 m3 | -78.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 42,923 m3 | 15,888 m3 | 134,488 m3 | 7 |
| 2000s | 45,778 m3 | 5,532 m3 | 93,300 m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,083 m3 | 1,630 m3 | 12,464 m3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 8,853 m3 | 58 m3 | 34,468 m3 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Western Africa
More environment data for Western Africa
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -6.69 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -6.59 Percentage change (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is industrial roundwood, non-coniferous tropical (export/import) in Western Africa?
- Industrial roundwood, non-coniferous tropical (export/import) in Western Africa was 7,316 m3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest industrial roundwood, non-coniferous tropical (export/import) recorded in Western Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 134,488 m3 in 1999.
- What is the lowest industrial roundwood, non-coniferous tropical (export/import) recorded in Western Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 58 m3 in 2020.
- How does Western Africa rank for industrial roundwood, non-coniferous tropical (export/import)?
- Western Africa ranks 19th out of 28 groups with data for 2024.
- Is industrial roundwood, non-coniferous tropical (export/import) rising or falling in Western Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 153.0%. 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 Industrial roundwood, non-coniferous tropical (export/import) — Import quantity. 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