Other paper and paperboard — Export value in Western Africa
Western Africa: Other paper and paperboard — Export value was 12,073 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other paper and paperboard — Export value in Western Africa, 1966–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
The most recent figure for other paper and paperboard — export value in Western Africa is 12,073 1000 USD, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 28.8% on the previous year and down 1.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard — export value in Western Africa peaked at 38,237 1000 USD in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0 1000 USD, in 1987.
That places Western Africa 28th out of 29 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.
Other paper and paperboard — Export value in Western Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 20 1000 USD | — |
| 1967 | 39 1000 USD | +95.0% |
| 1968 | 37 1000 USD | -5.1% |
| 1987 | 0 1000 USD | -100.0% |
| 1992 | 178 1000 USD | — |
| 1993 | 87 1000 USD | -51.1% |
| 1994 | 0 1000 USD | -100.0% |
| 1995 | 10 1000 USD | — |
| 1996 | 0 1000 USD | -100.0% |
| 1997 | 204 1000 USD | — |
| 1998 | 126 1000 USD | -38.2% |
| 1999 | 141 1000 USD | +11.9% |
| 2000 | 1,319 1000 USD | +835.5% |
| 2001 | 1,398 1000 USD | +6.0% |
| 2002 | 1,478 1000 USD | +5.7% |
| 2003 | 2,328 1000 USD | +57.5% |
| 2004 | 3,516 1000 USD | +51.0% |
| 2005 | 3,516 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 3,853 1000 USD | +9.6% |
| 2007 | 4,764 1000 USD | +23.6% |
| 2008 | 13,671 1000 USD | +187.0% |
| 2009 | 32,134 1000 USD | +135.1% |
| 2010 | 10,972 1000 USD | -65.9% |
| 2011 | 8,877 1000 USD | -19.1% |
| 2012 | 6,281 1000 USD | -29.2% |
| 2013 | 6,874 1000 USD | +9.4% |
| 2014 | 12,238 1000 USD | +78.0% |
| 2015 | 9,324 1000 USD | -23.8% |
| 2016 | 8,195 1000 USD | -12.1% |
| 2017 | 7,958 1000 USD | -2.9% |
| 2018 | 9,499 1000 USD | +19.4% |
| 2019 | 11,465 1000 USD | +20.7% |
| 2020 | 12,030 1000 USD | +4.9% |
| 2021 | 38,237 1000 USD | +217.8% |
| 2022 | 15,127 1000 USD | -60.4% |
| 2023 | 16,953 1000 USD | +12.1% |
| 2024 | 12,073 1000 USD | -28.8% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other paper and paperboard — Export value in Western Africa changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | +835.5% | 141 1000 USD | 1,319 1000 USD |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 32 1000 USD | 20 1000 USD | 39 1000 USD | 3 |
| 1980s | 0 1000 USD | 0 1000 USD | 0 1000 USD | 1 |
| 1990s | 93.25 1000 USD | 0 1000 USD | 204 1000 USD | 8 |
| 2000s | 6,798 1000 USD | 1,319 1000 USD | 32,134 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 9,168 1000 USD | 6,281 1000 USD | 12,238 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 18,884 1000 USD | 12,030 1000 USD | 38,237 1000 USD | 5 |
Countries ranked near Western Africa
- 26 Republic of Korea 775,431 1000 USD compare
- 27 Belgium-Luxembourg 769,638 1000 USD compare
- 28 India 768,863 1000 USD compare
- 29 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 681,605 1000 USD compare
- 29 United Kingdom 681,605 1000 USD compare
- 31 China, Taiwan Province of 635,090 1000 USD compare
More environment data for Western Africa
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -6.59 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -6.69 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.311 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.37 °C (2025)
- Industrial roundwood — Production 20.68 million m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Export quantity 355,916 m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Import value 18,051 1000 USD (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Import quantity 79,324 m3 (2024)
- Wood fuel — Production 221.11 million m3 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other paper and paperboard — export value in Western Africa?
- Other paper and paperboard — export value in Western Africa was 12,073 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest other paper and paperboard — export value recorded in Western Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 38,237 1000 USD in 2021.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard — export value recorded in Western Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 1000 USD in 1987.
- How does Western Africa rank for other paper and paperboard — export value?
- Western Africa ranks 28th out of 29 groups with data for 2024.
- Is other paper and paperboard — export value rising or falling in Western Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.3%. 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 value. 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