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

Western Europe ranks 6th out of 33 groups with data for 2024.

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

Over the last ten years it is down 0.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Western Europe 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 Western Europe

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

Western Europe: Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value was 46.90 million 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

46.90 million 1000 USD

Change on year

up 0.3%

Rank

6th

of 33 groups

All-time high

57.04 million 1000 USD

in 2022

All-time low

607,387 1000 USD

in 1961

Years of data

1961–2024

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

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

Analysis

Western Europe recorded 46.90 million 1000 USD for primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.3% on the previous year and down 0.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value in Western Europe peaked at 57.04 million 1000 USD in 2022 and was at its lowest, 607,387 1000 USD, in 1961.

Western Europe ranks 6th of 33 groups on this measure, 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	796,956 1000 USD	607,387 1000 USD	1.17 million 1000 USD	9
1970s	3.74 million 1000 USD	1.42 million 1000 USD	7.09 million 1000 USD	10
1980s	10.11 million 1000 USD	6.86 million 1000 USD	17.13 million 1000 USD	10
1990s	23.00 million 1000 USD	16.87 million 1000 USD	28.46 million 1000 USD	10
2000s	39.91 million 1000 USD	26.73 million 1000 USD	55.26 million 1000 USD	10
2010s	45.89 million 1000 USD	41.47 million 1000 USD	52.20 million 1000 USD	10
2020s	48.97 million 1000 USD	41.26 million 1000 USD	57.04 million 1000 USD	5

Countries ranked near Western Europe

3 China 17.71 million 1000 USD compare
4 China, mainland 16.57 million 1000 USD compare
5 Sweden 15.32 million 1000 USD compare
6 Brazil 15.12 million 1000 USD compare
7 Finland 12.18 million 1000 USD compare
8 Indonesia 10.00 million 1000 USD compare
9 Russian Federation 7.25 million 1000 USD compare

See the full ranking of 268 places →

More environment data for Western Europe

Standard Deviation 0.485 °C (2025)
Temperature change 2.23 °C (2025)
Roundwood — Production 151.58 million m3 (2024)
Roundwood, non-coniferous — Production 54.56 million m3 (2024)
Roundwood, coniferous — Production 97.02 million m3 (2024)
Roundwood — Export value 1.73 million 1000 USD (2024)
Roundwood — Export quantity 14.73 million m3 (2024)
Roundwood — Import value 1.84 million 1000 USD (2024)
Roundwood — Import quantity 19.11 million m3 (2024)
Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Annual growth US$ -4.9 % (2024)

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Frequently asked questions

What is primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value in Western Europe?: Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value in Western Europe was 46.90 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 Western Europe?: The highest recorded value was 57.04 million 1000 USD in 2022.
What is the lowest primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value recorded in Western Europe?: The lowest recorded value was 607,387 1000 USD in 1961.
How does Western Europe rank for primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value?: Western Europe ranks 6th out of 33 groups with data for 2024.
Is primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value rising or falling in Western Europe?: Over the last ten years it is down 0.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Western Europe 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