Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value in Western Africa
Western Africa: Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value was 29,692 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value in Western Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
Western Africa recorded 29,692 1000 USD for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value in 2024.
The figure is down 10.1% on the previous year and down 32.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value in Western Africa peaked at 123,473 1000 USD in 1981 and was at its lowest, 707 1000 USD, in 1961.
Western Africa ranks 28th of 29 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value in Western Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 707 1000 USD | — |
| 1962 | 1,198 1000 USD | +69.4% |
| 1963 | 1,768 1000 USD | +47.6% |
| 1964 | 2,392 1000 USD | +35.3% |
| 1965 | 4,351 1000 USD | +81.9% |
| 1966 | 4,618 1000 USD | +6.1% |
| 1967 | 4,848 1000 USD | +5.0% |
| 1968 | 6,176 1000 USD | +27.4% |
| 1969 | 7,934 1000 USD | +28.5% |
| 1970 | 14,825 1000 USD | +86.9% |
| 1971 | 14,796 1000 USD | -0.2% |
| 1972 | 14,134 1000 USD | -4.5% |
| 1973 | 19,547 1000 USD | +38.3% |
| 1974 | 37,073 1000 USD | +89.7% |
| 1975 | 45,312 1000 USD | +22.2% |
| 1976 | 47,077 1000 USD | +3.9% |
| 1977 | 51,217 1000 USD | +8.8% |
| 1978 | 48,550 1000 USD | -5.2% |
| 1979 | 49,174 1000 USD | +1.3% |
| 1980 | 44,551 1000 USD | -9.4% |
| 1981 | 123,473 1000 USD | +177.1% |
| 1982 | 97,865 1000 USD | -20.7% |
| 1983 | 97,997 1000 USD | +0.1% |
| 1984 | 26,222 1000 USD | -73.2% |
| 1985 | 18,412 1000 USD | -29.8% |
| 1986 | 12,201 1000 USD | -33.7% |
| 1987 | 27,332 1000 USD | +124.0% |
| 1988 | 27,224 1000 USD | -0.4% |
| 1989 | 21,560 1000 USD | -20.8% |
| 1990 | 20,451 1000 USD | -5.1% |
| 1991 | 20,001 1000 USD | -2.2% |
| 1992 | 23,647 1000 USD | +18.2% |
| 1993 | 23,930 1000 USD | +1.2% |
| 1994 | 23,682 1000 USD | -1.0% |
| 1995 | 19,098 1000 USD | -19.4% |
| 1996 | 21,304 1000 USD | +11.6% |
| 1997 | 23,146 1000 USD | +8.6% |
| 1998 | 32,127 1000 USD | +38.8% |
| 1999 | 25,368 1000 USD | -21.0% |
| 2000 | 15,040 1000 USD | -40.7% |
| 2001 | 19,693 1000 USD | +30.9% |
| 2002 | 18,571 1000 USD | -5.7% |
| 2003 | 22,326 1000 USD | +20.2% |
| 2004 | 37,247 1000 USD | +66.8% |
| 2005 | 37,247 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 28,910 1000 USD | -22.4% |
| 2007 | 29,483 1000 USD | +2.0% |
| 2008 | 50,612 1000 USD | +71.7% |
| 2009 | 68,573 1000 USD | +35.5% |
| 2010 | 51,336 1000 USD | -25.1% |
| 2011 | 52,004 1000 USD | +1.3% |
| 2012 | 15,067 1000 USD | -71.0% |
| 2013 | 18,081 1000 USD | +20.0% |
| 2014 | 43,889 1000 USD | +142.7% |
| 2015 | 18,551 1000 USD | -57.7% |
| 2016 | 40,493 1000 USD | +118.3% |
| 2017 | 23,662 1000 USD | -41.6% |
| 2018 | 31,515 1000 USD | +33.2% |
| 2019 | 29,686 1000 USD | -5.8% |
| 2020 | 37,677 1000 USD | +26.9% |
| 2021 | 38,313 1000 USD | +1.7% |
| 2022 | 34,883 1000 USD | -9.0% |
| 2023 | 33,026 1000 USD | -5.3% |
| 2024 | 29,692 1000 USD | -10.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3,777 1000 USD | 707 1000 USD | 7,934 1000 USD | 9 |
| 1970s | 34,170 1000 USD | 14,134 1000 USD | 51,217 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1980s | 49,684 1000 USD | 12,201 1000 USD | 123,473 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 23,275 1000 USD | 19,098 1000 USD | 32,127 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 32,770 1000 USD | 15,040 1000 USD | 68,573 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 32,428 1000 USD | 15,067 1000 USD | 52,004 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 34,718 1000 USD | 29,692 1000 USD | 38,313 1000 USD | 5 |
Countries ranked near Western Africa
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, not elsewhere specified — import value in Western Africa?
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value in Western Africa was 29,692 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value recorded in Western Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 123,473 1000 USD in 1981.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value recorded in Western Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 707 1000 USD in 1961.
- How does Western Africa rank for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value?
- Western Africa ranks 28th out of 29 groups with data for 2024.
- Is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value rising or falling in Western Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.3%. 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, not elsewhere specified — 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