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

Benin ranks 171st out of 236 countries with data for 2024.

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

Over the last ten years it is up 14.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Benin 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) — Import value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Import value in Benin

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

Benin: Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Import value was 16,517 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

16,517 1000 USD

Change on year

up 3.1%

World rank

171st

of 236 countries

All-time high

17,692 1000 USD

in 2003

All-time low

22 1000 USD

in 1961

Years of data

1961–2024

Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Import value in Benin, 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) — import value in Benin stood at 16,517 1000 USD.

That represents a change of up 3.1% on the previous year and up 14.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, primary wood and paper products (export/import) — import value in Benin peaked at 17,692 1000 USD in 2003 and was at its lowest, 22 1000 USD, in 1961.

That places Benin 171st out of 236 countries 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	45.44 1000 USD	22 1000 USD	73 1000 USD	9
1970s	1,595 1000 USD	48 1000 USD	5,637 1000 USD	10
1980s	1,992 1000 USD	1,114 1000 USD	3,237 1000 USD	10
1990s	3,267 1000 USD	1,098 1000 USD	12,325 1000 USD	10
2000s	11,595 1000 USD	6,559 1000 USD	17,692 1000 USD	10
2010s	13,410 1000 USD	9,636 1000 USD	17,516 1000 USD	10
2020s	14,204 1000 USD	10,937 1000 USD	16,517 1000 USD	5

Countries ranked near Benin

168 Lesotho 18,375 1000 USD compare
169 Sudan 18,050 1000 USD compare
170 New Caledonia 17,366 1000 USD compare
172 Saint Lucia 16,487 1000 USD compare
173 Netherlands Antilles (former) 16,391 1000 USD compare
174 Togo 16,320 1000 USD compare

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More environment data for Benin

Standard Deviation 0.268 °C (2025)
Temperature change 1.29 °C (2025)
Recovered paper — Production 1,000 t (2024)
Total fibre furnish — Production 1,000 t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value 43 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity 28 t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Export value 1,083 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Export quantity 239 t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Import value 2,026 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity 3,260 t (2024)

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Frequently asked questions

What is primary wood and paper products (export/import) — import value in Benin?: Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — import value in Benin was 16,517 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) — import value recorded in Benin?: The highest recorded value was 17,692 1000 USD in 2003.
What is the lowest primary wood and paper products (export/import) — import value recorded in Benin?: The lowest recorded value was 22 1000 USD in 1961.
How does Benin rank for primary wood and paper products (export/import) — import value?: Benin ranks 171st out of 236 countries with data for 2024.
Is primary wood and paper products (export/import) — import value rising or falling in Benin?: Over the last ten years it is up 14.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Benin 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) — Import value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Import value
Unit: 1000 USD
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage: 269 places, 14,098 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