Printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — Export quantity in Western Africa
Western Africa: Printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — Export quantity was 975 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — Export quantity in Western Africa, 1998–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — export quantity in Western Africa is 975 t, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 65.1% on the previous year and down 77.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — export quantity in Western Africa peaked at 4,318 t in 2014 and was at its lowest, 46 t, in 1999.
Western Africa ranks 25th of 28 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — Export quantity in Western Africa, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 103 t | — |
| 1999 | 46 t | -55.3% |
| 2000 | 47 t | +2.2% |
| 2001 | 1,647 t | +3404.3% |
| 2002 | 1,614 t | -2.0% |
| 2003 | 1,638 t | +1.5% |
| 2004 | 1,499 t | -8.5% |
| 2005 | 1,499 t | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 1,482 t | -1.1% |
| 2007 | 1,373 t | -7.4% |
| 2008 | 684 t | -50.2% |
| 2009 | 1,334 t | +95.0% |
| 2010 | 704 t | -47.2% |
| 2011 | 880 t | +25.0% |
| 2012 | 984 t | +11.8% |
| 2013 | 1,413 t | +43.6% |
| 2014 | 4,318 t | +205.6% |
| 2015 | 1,503 t | -65.2% |
| 2016 | 960 t | -36.1% |
| 2017 | 1,151 t | +19.9% |
| 2018 | 1,321 t | +14.8% |
| 2019 | 860 t | -34.9% |
| 2020 | 695 t | -19.2% |
| 2021 | 2,818 t | +305.5% |
| 2022 | 1,800 t | -36.1% |
| 2023 | 2,793 t | +55.2% |
| 2024 | 975 t | -65.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 74.5 t | 46 t | 103 t | 2 |
| 2000s | 1,282 t | 47 t | 1,647 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,409 t | 704 t | 4,318 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,816 t | 695 t | 2,818 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Western Africa
- 22 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 157,454 t compare
- 23 Republic of Korea 95,970 t compare
- 24 Slovenia 91,410 t compare
- 25 Czechia 82,000 t compare
- 26 South Africa 73,141 t compare
- 27 China, Taiwan Province of 43,476 t compare
- 28 Israel 43,244 t compare
More environment data for Western Africa
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -6.59 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -6.69 Percentage change (2025)
- Temperature change 1.37 °C (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.311 °C (2025)
- Wood fuel — Production 221.11 million m3 (2024)
- Roundwood, coniferous — Production 51,000 m3 (2024)
- Wood fuel, coniferous — Production 0 m3 (2024)
- Wood fuel, non-coniferous — Production 221.11 million m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Production 20.68 million m3 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — export quantity in Western Africa?
- Printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — export quantity in Western Africa was 975 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — export quantity recorded in Western Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 4,318 t in 2014.
- What is the lowest printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — export quantity recorded in Western Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 46 t in 1999.
- How does Western Africa rank for printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — export quantity?
- Western Africa ranks 25th out of 28 groups with data for 2024.
- Is printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — export quantity rising or falling in Western Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 77.4%. 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, woodfree — Export 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