Printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — Import quantity in Western Africa
Western Africa: Printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — Import quantity was 14,539 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — Import quantity in Western Africa, 1998–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Western Africa recorded 14,539 t for printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — import quantity in 2024.
That represents a change of up 109.9% on the previous year and down 19.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — import quantity in Western Africa peaked at 39,996 t in 2003 and was at its lowest, 3,258 t, in 2022.
That places Western Africa 19th out of 40 regions 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 15,026 t | 15,003 t | 15,048 t | 2 |
| 2000s | 25,121 t | 10,439 t | 39,996 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 12,919 t | 4,879 t | 24,023 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 7,654 t | 3,258 t | 14,539 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Western Africa
- 16 Pakistan 57,454 t compare
- 17 South Africa 46,961 t compare
- 18 Canada 45,070 t compare
- 19 United Arab Emirates 41,599 t compare
- 20 Slovenia 39,535 t compare
- 21 Slovak Republic 37,996 t compare
- 22 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 34,638 t compare
More environment data for Western Africa
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Temperature change 1.37 °C (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.311 °C (2025)
- Wood fuel, coniferous — Production 0 m3 (2024)
- Roundwood, non-coniferous — Production 241.74 million m3 (2024)
- Wood fuel, non-coniferous — Production 221.11 million m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Production 20.68 million m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Import quantity 79,324 m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Export value 113,229 1000 USD (2024)
- Sawlogs and veneer logs — Production 13.78 million m3 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — import quantity in Western Africa?
- Printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — import quantity in Western Africa was 14,539 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — import quantity recorded in Western Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 39,996 t in 2003.
- What is the lowest printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — import quantity recorded in Western Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,258 t in 2022.
- How does Western Africa rank for printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — import quantity?
- Western Africa ranks 19th out of 40 regions with data for 2024.
- Is printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — import quantity rising or falling in Western Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Western Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — Import quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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