Other paper and paperboard — Export quantity in Western Africa
Western Africa: Other paper and paperboard — Export quantity was 13,216 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other paper and paperboard — Export quantity in Western Africa, 1966–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Western Africa recorded 13,216 t for other paper and paperboard — export quantity in 2024.
The figure is down 43.2% on the previous year and up 4.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard — export quantity in Western Africa peaked at 44,686 t in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0 t, in 1987.
Western Africa ranks 29th 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 | 166.67 t | 100 t | 200 t | 3 |
| 1980s | 0 t | 0 t | 0 t | 1 |
| 1990s | 159.12 t | 0 t | 466 t | 8 |
| 2000s | 4,908 t | 1,857 t | 8,760 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 10,222 t | 5,291 t | 17,987 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 25,251 t | 13,216 t | 44,686 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Western Africa
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 other paper and paperboard — export quantity in Western Africa?
- Other paper and paperboard — export quantity in Western Africa was 13,216 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest other paper and paperboard — export quantity recorded in Western Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 44,686 t in 2021.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard — export quantity recorded in Western Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 t in 1987.
- How does Western Africa rank for other paper and paperboard — export quantity?
- Western Africa ranks 29th out of 33 groups with data for 2024.
- Is other paper and paperboard — export quantity rising or falling in Western Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.5%. 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 Other paper and paperboard — Export 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