What is newsprint — import value in Western Africa?

Newsprint — import value in Western Africa was 21,065 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

What is the highest newsprint — import value recorded in Western Africa?

The highest recorded value was 60,461 1000 USD in 2010.

What is the lowest newsprint — import value recorded in Western Africa?

The lowest recorded value was 1,560 1000 USD in 1961.

How does Western Africa rank for newsprint — import value?

Western Africa ranks 27th out of 33 groups with data for 2024.

Is newsprint — import value rising or falling in Western Africa?

Over the last ten years it is down 54.8%. 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 Newsprint — Import value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Newsprint — Import value in Western Africa

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

Western Africa: Newsprint — Import value was 21,065 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

21,065 1000 USD

Change on year

down 14.5%

Rank

27th

of 33 groups

All-time high

60,461 1000 USD

in 2010

All-time low

1,560 1000 USD

in 1961

Years of data

1961–2024

Newsprint — Import value in Western Africa, 1961–2024

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

Analysis

In 2024, newsprint — import value in Western Africa stood at 21,065 1000 USD.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 14.5% on the previous year and down 54.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, newsprint — import value in Western Africa peaked at 60,461 1000 USD in 2010 and was at its lowest, 1,560 1000 USD, in 1961.

That places Western Africa 27th out of 33 groups with data for 2024, putting it 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	2,162 1000 USD	1,560 1000 USD	2,873 1000 USD	9
1970s	12,956 1000 USD	4,547 1000 USD	21,639 1000 USD	10
1980s	14,869 1000 USD	4,290 1000 USD	27,009 1000 USD	10
1990s	9,684 1000 USD	2,496 1000 USD	18,507 1000 USD	10
2000s	25,689 1000 USD	11,783 1000 USD	47,710 1000 USD	10
2010s	41,011 1000 USD	27,167 1000 USD	60,461 1000 USD	10
2020s	22,326 1000 USD	18,208 1000 USD	28,111 1000 USD	5

Countries ranked near Western Africa

24 Thailand 22,745 1000 USD compare
25 Algeria 21,577 1000 USD compare
26 China, Hong Kong SAR 20,333 1000 USD compare
27 China, Taiwan Province of 20,200 1000 USD compare
28 Portugal 19,592 1000 USD compare
29 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 18,618 1000 USD compare
30 Caribbean 18,121 1000 USD compare

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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)

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Frequently asked questions

What is newsprint — import value in Western Africa?: Newsprint — import value in Western Africa was 21,065 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest newsprint — import value recorded in Western Africa?: The highest recorded value was 60,461 1000 USD in 2010.
What is the lowest newsprint — import value recorded in Western Africa?: The lowest recorded value was 1,560 1000 USD in 1961.
How does Western Africa rank for newsprint — import value?: Western Africa ranks 27th out of 33 groups with data for 2024.
Is newsprint — import value rising or falling in Western Africa?: Over the last ten years it is down 54.8%. 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 Newsprint — Import value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Newsprint — Import value
Unit: 1000 USD
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage: 254 places, 12,179 data points, 1961–2024
Last refreshed: 13 August 2026

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