Other paper and paperboard — Import value in Western Africa
Western Africa: Other paper and paperboard — Import value was 365,494 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other paper and paperboard — Import value in Western Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
Western Africa recorded 365,494 1000 USD for other paper and paperboard — import value in 2024.
That represents a change of down 14.0% on the previous year and down 4.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard — import value in Western Africa peaked at 551,550 1000 USD in 2022 and was at its lowest, 3,443 1000 USD, in 1961.
That places Western Africa 27th 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 — Import value in Western Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 3,443 1000 USD | — |
| 1962 | 4,218 1000 USD | +22.5% |
| 1963 | 5,956 1000 USD | +41.2% |
| 1964 | 6,934 1000 USD | +16.4% |
| 1965 | 10,964 1000 USD | +58.1% |
| 1966 | 13,236 1000 USD | +20.7% |
| 1967 | 13,791 1000 USD | +4.2% |
| 1968 | 11,707 1000 USD | -15.1% |
| 1969 | 14,293 1000 USD | +22.1% |
| 1970 | 23,054 1000 USD | +61.3% |
| 1971 | 23,443 1000 USD | +1.7% |
| 1972 | 24,235 1000 USD | +3.4% |
| 1973 | 35,363 1000 USD | +45.9% |
| 1974 | 64,501 1000 USD | +82.4% |
| 1975 | 75,101 1000 USD | +16.4% |
| 1976 | 77,885 1000 USD | +3.7% |
| 1977 | 85,721 1000 USD | +10.1% |
| 1978 | 90,147 1000 USD | +5.2% |
| 1979 | 86,921 1000 USD | -3.6% |
| 1980 | 90,709 1000 USD | +4.4% |
| 1981 | 222,415 1000 USD | +145.2% |
| 1982 | 185,422 1000 USD | -16.6% |
| 1983 | 193,160 1000 USD | +4.2% |
| 1984 | 101,273 1000 USD | -47.6% |
| 1985 | 91,796 1000 USD | -9.4% |
| 1986 | 92,038 1000 USD | +0.3% |
| 1987 | 103,157 1000 USD | +12.1% |
| 1988 | 103,593 1000 USD | +0.4% |
| 1989 | 67,016 1000 USD | -35.3% |
| 1990 | 74,487 1000 USD | +11.1% |
| 1991 | 69,197 1000 USD | -7.1% |
| 1992 | 59,402 1000 USD | -14.2% |
| 1993 | 68,810 1000 USD | +15.8% |
| 1994 | 73,549 1000 USD | +6.9% |
| 1995 | 81,860 1000 USD | +11.3% |
| 1996 | 79,935 1000 USD | -2.4% |
| 1997 | 84,233 1000 USD | +5.4% |
| 1998 | 101,342 1000 USD | +20.3% |
| 1999 | 125,927 1000 USD | +24.3% |
| 2000 | 104,065 1000 USD | -17.4% |
| 2001 | 101,698 1000 USD | -2.3% |
| 2002 | 100,768 1000 USD | -0.9% |
| 2003 | 137,526 1000 USD | +36.5% |
| 2004 | 206,303 1000 USD | +50.0% |
| 2005 | 206,667 1000 USD | +0.2% |
| 2006 | 198,817 1000 USD | -3.8% |
| 2007 | 252,288 1000 USD | +26.9% |
| 2008 | 323,275 1000 USD | +28.1% |
| 2009 | 371,181 1000 USD | +14.8% |
| 2010 | 389,535 1000 USD | +4.9% |
| 2011 | 353,097 1000 USD | -9.4% |
| 2012 | 273,777 1000 USD | -22.5% |
| 2013 | 296,999 1000 USD | +8.5% |
| 2014 | 382,742 1000 USD | +28.9% |
| 2015 | 274,234 1000 USD | -28.4% |
| 2016 | 363,314 1000 USD | +32.5% |
| 2017 | 399,254 1000 USD | +9.9% |
| 2018 | 425,102 1000 USD | +6.5% |
| 2019 | 363,438 1000 USD | -14.5% |
| 2020 | 497,582 1000 USD | +36.9% |
| 2021 | 483,674 1000 USD | -2.8% |
| 2022 | 551,550 1000 USD | +14.0% |
| 2023 | 425,136 1000 USD | -22.9% |
| 2024 | 365,494 1000 USD | -14.0% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other paper and paperboard — Import 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | +145.2% | 90,709 1000 USD | 222,415 1000 USD |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 9,394 1000 USD | 3,443 1000 USD | 14,293 1000 USD | 9 |
| 1970s | 58,637 1000 USD | 23,054 1000 USD | 90,147 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1980s | 125,058 1000 USD | 67,016 1000 USD | 222,415 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 81,874 1000 USD | 59,402 1000 USD | 125,927 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 200,259 1000 USD | 100,768 1000 USD | 371,181 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 352,149 1000 USD | 273,777 1000 USD | 425,102 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 464,687 1000 USD | 365,494 1000 USD | 551,550 1000 USD | 5 |
Countries ranked near Western Africa
- 24 Australia and New Zealand 868,069 1000 USD compare
- 25 Saudi Arabia 818,937 1000 USD compare
- 26 Austria 794,571 1000 USD compare
- 27 Indonesia 762,224 1000 USD compare
- 28 United Arab Emirates 744,532 1000 USD compare
- 29 Philippines 719,572 1000 USD compare
- 30 Morocco 712,772 1000 USD compare
More environment data for Western Africa
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- 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 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 — import value in Western Africa?
- Other paper and paperboard — import value in Western Africa was 365,494 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest other paper and paperboard — import value recorded in Western Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 551,550 1000 USD in 2022.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard — import value recorded in Western Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,443 1000 USD in 1961.
- How does Western Africa rank for other paper and paperboard — import value?
- Western Africa ranks 27th out of 29 groups with data for 2024.
- Is other paper and paperboard — import value rising or falling in Western Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 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 — Import 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