Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value was 121,857 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value in Democratic Republic of the Congo, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
In 2024, primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value in Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at 121,857 1000 USD.
That represents a change of down 17.5% on the previous year and down 12.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value in Democratic Republic of the Congo peaked at 194,206 1000 USD in 2008 and was at its lowest, 3,370 1000 USD, in 1968.
Democratic Republic of the Congo ranks 9th of 21 regions on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value in Democratic Republic of the Congo, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 8,148 1000 USD | — |
| 1962 | 8,588 1000 USD | +5.4% |
| 1963 | 9,665 1000 USD | +12.5% |
| 1964 | 7,164 1000 USD | -25.9% |
| 1965 | 6,626 1000 USD | -7.5% |
| 1966 | 7,147 1000 USD | +7.9% |
| 1967 | 5,161 1000 USD | -27.8% |
| 1968 | 3,370 1000 USD | -34.7% |
| 1969 | 3,726 1000 USD | +10.6% |
| 1970 | 4,100 1000 USD | +10.0% |
| 1971 | 5,100 1000 USD | +24.4% |
| 1972 | 7,614 1000 USD | +49.3% |
| 1973 | 8,500 1000 USD | +11.6% |
| 1974 | 9,750 1000 USD | +14.7% |
| 1975 | 9,750 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 14,531 1000 USD | +49.0% |
| 1977 | 10,693 1000 USD | -26.4% |
| 1978 | 13,260 1000 USD | +24.0% |
| 1979 | 15,670 1000 USD | +18.2% |
| 1980 | 22,162 1000 USD | +41.4% |
| 1981 | 22,952 1000 USD | +3.6% |
| 1982 | 19,074 1000 USD | -16.9% |
| 1983 | 22,580 1000 USD | +18.4% |
| 1984 | 14,697 1000 USD | -34.9% |
| 1985 | 16,544 1000 USD | +12.6% |
| 1986 | 16,351 1000 USD | -1.2% |
| 1987 | 16,803 1000 USD | +2.8% |
| 1988 | 18,852 1000 USD | +12.2% |
| 1989 | 18,391 1000 USD | -2.4% |
| 1990 | 44,629 1000 USD | +142.7% |
| 1991 | 44,777 1000 USD | +0.3% |
| 1992 | 59,578 1000 USD | +33.1% |
| 1993 | 49,836 1000 USD | -16.4% |
| 1994 | 62,565 1000 USD | +25.5% |
| 1995 | 65,173 1000 USD | +4.2% |
| 1996 | 75,137 1000 USD | +15.3% |
| 1997 | 40,687 1000 USD | -45.8% |
| 1998 | 35,054 1000 USD | -13.8% |
| 1999 | 24,615 1000 USD | -29.8% |
| 2000 | 25,668 1000 USD | +4.3% |
| 2001 | 9,695 1000 USD | -62.2% |
| 2002 | 27,197 1000 USD | +180.5% |
| 2003 | 35,946 1000 USD | +32.2% |
| 2004 | 54,045 1000 USD | +50.4% |
| 2005 | 65,597 1000 USD | +21.4% |
| 2006 | 135,931 1000 USD | +107.2% |
| 2007 | 186,918 1000 USD | +37.5% |
| 2008 | 194,206 1000 USD | +3.9% |
| 2009 | 115,128 1000 USD | -40.7% |
| 2010 | 148,485 1000 USD | +29.0% |
| 2011 | 187,333 1000 USD | +26.2% |
| 2012 | 171,244 1000 USD | -8.6% |
| 2013 | 136,495 1000 USD | -20.3% |
| 2014 | 139,542 1000 USD | +2.2% |
| 2015 | 111,767 1000 USD | -19.9% |
| 2016 | 85,336 1000 USD | -23.6% |
| 2017 | 69,502 1000 USD | -18.6% |
| 2018 | 74,497 1000 USD | +7.2% |
| 2019 | 69,305 1000 USD | -7.0% |
| 2020 | 97,484 1000 USD | +40.7% |
| 2021 | 155,550 1000 USD | +59.6% |
| 2022 | 157,617 1000 USD | +1.3% |
| 2023 | 147,661 1000 USD | -6.3% |
| 2024 | 121,857 1000 USD | -17.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6,622 1000 USD | 3,370 1000 USD | 9,665 1000 USD | 9 |
| 1970s | 9,897 1000 USD | 4,100 1000 USD | 15,670 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1980s | 18,841 1000 USD | 14,697 1000 USD | 22,952 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 50,205 1000 USD | 24,615 1000 USD | 75,137 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 85,033 1000 USD | 9,695 1000 USD | 194,206 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 119,351 1000 USD | 69,305 1000 USD | 187,333 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 136,034 1000 USD | 97,484 1000 USD | 157,617 1000 USD | 5 |
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More environment data for Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -10.46 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -10.22 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.193 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.17 °C (2025)
- Cropland — Share in Agricultural land 50.42 % (2024)
- Agricultural land — Value of agricultural production (Int. $) per Area 361.16 USD_PPP/ha (2024)
- Cropland — Share in Land area 8.16 % (2024)
- Cropland — Area per capita 0.17 ha/cap (2024)
- Arable land — Area 16,516 1000 ha (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value in Democratic Republic of the Congo was 121,857 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 194,206 1000 USD in 2008.
- What is the lowest primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value recorded in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,370 1000 USD in 1968.
- How does Democratic Republic of the Congo rank for primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value?
- Democratic Republic of the Congo ranks 9th out of 21 regions with data for 2024.
- Is primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value rising or falling in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of the Congo 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
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