How does Africa rank for primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value?

Africa ranks 15th out of 33 groups with data for 2024.

Is primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value rising or falling in Africa?

Over the last ten years it is down 10.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Africa data come from?

The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value in Africa

Name: Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value in Africa
Creator: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)

Africa: Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value was 5.54 million 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

5.54 million 1000 USD

Change on year

down 7.5%

Rank

15th

of 33 groups

All-time high

6.68 million 1000 USD

in 2018

All-time low

206,003 1000 USD

in 1962

Years of data

1961–2024

Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value in Africa, 1961–2024

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

Analysis

Africa recorded 5.54 million 1000 USD for primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value in 2024.

The figure is down 7.5% on the previous year and down 10.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value in Africa peaked at 6.68 million 1000 USD in 2018 and was at its lowest, 206,003 1000 USD, in 1962.

That places Africa 15th out of 33 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

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	282,959 1000 USD	206,003 1000 USD	413,221 1000 USD	9
1970s	751,916 1000 USD	386,542 1000 USD	1.18 million 1000 USD	10
1980s	1.24 million 1000 USD	961,131 1000 USD	1.71 million 1000 USD	10
1990s	2.33 million 1000 USD	1.58 million 1000 USD	2.85 million 1000 USD	10
2000s	3.92 million 1000 USD	2.82 million 1000 USD	5.54 million 1000 USD	10
2010s	5.76 million 1000 USD	5.09 million 1000 USD	6.68 million 1000 USD	10
2020s	5.77 million 1000 USD	4.79 million 1000 USD	6.64 million 1000 USD	5

Countries ranked near Africa

12 Viet Nam 6.08 million 1000 USD compare
13 Chile 5.58 million 1000 USD compare
14 Poland 5.53 million 1000 USD compare
15 Belgium 5.47 million 1000 USD compare
16 Italy 5.46 million 1000 USD compare
17 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 5.07 million 1000 USD compare
18 Australia and New Zealand 5.01 million 1000 USD compare

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More environment data for Africa

Temperature change 1.32 °C (2025)
Standard Deviation 0.213 °C (2025)
Roundwood — Production 820.65 million m3 (2024)
Roundwood, coniferous — Production 32.26 million m3 (2024)
Roundwood — Export value 714,851 1000 USD (2024)
Roundwood — Export quantity 3.78 million m3 (2024)
Roundwood — Import value 182,147 1000 USD (2024)
Roundwood — Import quantity 2.09 million m3 (2024)
Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Annual growth US$ -1.32 % (2024)
Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Share of GDP US$ 15.37 % (2024)

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Frequently asked questions

What is primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value in Africa?: Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value in Africa was 5.54 million 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value recorded in Africa?: The highest recorded value was 6.68 million 1000 USD in 2018.
What is the lowest primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value recorded in Africa?: The lowest recorded value was 206,003 1000 USD in 1962.
How does Africa rank for primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value?: Africa ranks 15th out of 33 groups with data for 2024.
Is primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value rising or falling in Africa?: Over the last ten years it is down 10.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Africa data come from?: The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value
Unit: 1000 USD
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage: 268 places, 12,642 data points, 1961–2024
Last refreshed: 13 August 2026

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