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

Melanesia ranks 49th out of 235 countries with data for 2024.

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

Over the last ten years it is down 50.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Melanesia 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 Melanesia

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

Melanesia: Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value was 825,337 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

825,337 1000 USD

Change on year

down 11.8%

World rank

49th

of 235 countries

All-time high

1.66 million 1000 USD

in 2014

All-time low

2,739 1000 USD

in 1961

Years of data

1961–2024

Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value in Melanesia, 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 Melanesia stood at 825,337 1000 USD.

That represents a change of down 11.8% on the previous year and down 50.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value in Melanesia peaked at 1.66 million 1000 USD in 2014 and was at its lowest, 2,739 1000 USD, in 1961.

That places Melanesia 49th out of 235 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

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	5,054 1000 USD	2,739 1000 USD	8,233 1000 USD	9
1970s	29,787 1000 USD	10,660 1000 USD	59,148 1000 USD	10
1980s	115,086 1000 USD	87,045 1000 USD	159,745 1000 USD	10
1990s	432,094 1000 USD	186,241 1000 USD	785,660 1000 USD	10
2000s	418,393 1000 USD	199,005 1000 USD	865,658 1000 USD	10
2010s	1.34 million 1000 USD	980,951 1000 USD	1.66 million 1000 USD	10
2020s	1.00 million 1000 USD	825,337 1000 USD	1.13 million 1000 USD	5

Countries ranked near Melanesia

46 China, Taiwan Province of 940,530 1000 USD compare
47 Lithuania 924,180 1000 USD compare
48 Lao People's Democratic Republic 905,677 1000 USD compare
50 Gabon 761,500 1000 USD compare
51 Ireland 725,628 1000 USD compare
52 Cameroon 671,174 1000 USD compare

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More environment data for Melanesia

Standard Deviation 0.179 °C (2025)
Temperature change 0.857 °C (2025)
Nutrient phosphate P2O5 (total) — Use per value of agricultural 1.3 g/Int$ (2024)
Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Use per value of agricultural production 7.8 g/Int$ (2024)
Nutrient phosphate P2O5 (total) — Import quantity 6,033 t (2024)
Value Added Deflator (Agriculture, forestry and fishery) — Value US$ 118.85 USD (2024)
Nutrient phosphate P2O5 (total) — Agricultural Use 6,096 t (2024)
Nutrient phosphate P2O5 (total) — Use per area of cropland 3.85 kg/ha (2024)
Nutrient potash K2O (total) — Import quantity 21,133 t (2024)
Nutrient potash K2O (total) — Use per area of cropland 13.44 kg/ha (2024)

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Frequently asked questions

What is primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value in Melanesia?: Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value in Melanesia was 825,337 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 Melanesia?: The highest recorded value was 1.66 million 1000 USD in 2014.
What is the lowest primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value recorded in Melanesia?: The lowest recorded value was 2,739 1000 USD in 1961.
How does Melanesia rank for primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value?: Melanesia ranks 49th out of 235 countries with data for 2024.
Is primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value rising or falling in Melanesia?: Over the last ten years it is down 50.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Melanesia 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