What is recovered paper — import value in Western Africa?

Recovered paper — import value in Western Africa was 7,983 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

What is the highest recovered paper — import value recorded in Western Africa?

The highest recorded value was 17,839 1000 USD in 2017.

What is the lowest recovered paper — import value recorded in Western Africa?

The lowest recorded value was 126 1000 USD in 1975.

How does Western Africa rank for recovered paper — import value?

Western Africa ranks 25th out of 32 groups with data for 2024.

Is recovered paper — import value rising or falling in Western Africa?

Over the last ten years it is up 1.7%. 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 value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Recovered paper — Import value in Western Africa

Name: Recovered paper — Import value in Western Africa
Creator: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)

Western Africa: Recovered paper — Import value was 7,983 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

7,983 1000 USD

Change on year

up 18.5%

Rank

25th

of 32 groups

All-time high

17,839 1000 USD

in 2017

All-time low

126 1000 USD

in 1975

Years of data

1974–2024

Recovered paper — Import value in Western Africa, 1974–2024

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

Analysis

In 2024, recovered paper — import value in Western Africa stood at 7,983 1000 USD.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 18.5% on the previous year and up 1.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, recovered paper — import value in Western Africa peaked at 17,839 1000 USD in 2017 and was at its lowest, 126 1000 USD, in 1975.

That places Western Africa 25th 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	159 1000 USD	126 1000 USD	191 1000 USD	6
1980s	302.9 1000 USD	169 1000 USD	735 1000 USD	10
1990s	785.7 1000 USD	276 1000 USD	1,211 1000 USD	10
2000s	1,959 1000 USD	850 1000 USD	2,663 1000 USD	10
2010s	7,759 1000 USD	1,647 1000 USD	17,839 1000 USD	10
2020s	7,886 1000 USD	3,477 1000 USD	12,353 1000 USD	5

Countries ranked near Western Africa

22 Sweden 53,193 1000 USD compare
23 Poland 51,463 1000 USD compare
24 Switzerland 46,378 1000 USD compare
25 Slovenia 42,235 1000 USD compare
26 Belgium-Luxembourg 38,527 1000 USD compare
27 Ukraine 35,529 1000 USD compare
28 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 33,931 1000 USD compare

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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)

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Frequently asked questions

What is recovered paper — import value in Western Africa?: Recovered paper — import value in Western Africa was 7,983 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest recovered paper — import value recorded in Western Africa?: The highest recorded value was 17,839 1000 USD in 2017.
What is the lowest recovered paper — import value recorded in Western Africa?: The lowest recorded value was 126 1000 USD in 1975.
How does Western Africa rank for recovered paper — import value?: Western Africa ranks 25th out of 32 groups with data for 2024.
Is recovered paper — import value rising or falling in Western Africa?: Over the last ten years it is up 1.7%. 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 value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Recovered paper — Import value
Unit: 1000 USD
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage: 246 places, 9,163 data points, 1970–2024
Last refreshed: 13 August 2026

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