Recovered paper — Import quantity in Western Africa
Western Africa: Recovered paper — Import quantity was 38,013 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Recovered paper — Import quantity in Western Africa, 1974–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for recovered paper — import quantity in Western Africa is 38,013 t, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 27.7% on the previous year and down 1.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, recovered paper — import quantity in Western Africa peaked at 93,352 t in 2016 and was at its lowest, 664 t, in 1975.
That places Western Africa 26th out of 32 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 943.83 t | 664 t | 1,079 t | 6 |
| 1980s | 1,280 t | 900 t | 3,000 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 4,431 t | 1,700 t | 6,146 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 9,633 t | 6,564 t | 15,902 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 36,271 t | 5,744 t | 93,352 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 31,510 t | 13,849 t | 45,966 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Western Africa
More environment data for Western Africa
- 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)
- Industrial roundwood, non-coniferous — Production 20.62 million m3 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is recovered paper — import quantity in Western Africa?
- Recovered paper — import quantity in Western Africa was 38,013 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest recovered paper — import quantity recorded in Western Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 93,352 t in 2016.
- What is the lowest recovered paper — import quantity recorded in Western Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 664 t in 1975.
- How does Western Africa rank for recovered paper — import quantity?
- Western Africa ranks 26th out of 32 groups with data for 2024.
- Is recovered paper — import quantity rising or falling in Western Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.4%. 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 Recovered paper — Import quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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