What is roundwood — import value in Africa?

Roundwood — import value in Africa was 182,147 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

What is the highest roundwood — import value recorded in Africa?

The highest recorded value was 187,469 1000 USD in 2018.

What is the lowest roundwood — import value recorded in Africa?

The lowest recorded value was 7,011 1000 USD in 1961.

How does Africa rank for roundwood — import value?

Africa ranks 14th out of 33 groups with data for 2024.

Is roundwood — import value rising or falling in Africa?

Over the last ten years it is up 41.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Africa data come from?

The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Roundwood — Import value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Roundwood — Import value in Africa

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

Africa: Roundwood — Import value was 182,147 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

182,147 1000 USD

Change on year

up 12.8%

Rank

14th

of 33 groups

All-time high

187,469 1000 USD

in 2018

All-time low

7,011 1000 USD

in 1961

Years of data

1961–2024

Roundwood — Import value in Africa, 1961–2024

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for roundwood — import value in Africa is 182,147 1000 USD, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 12.8% on the previous year and up 41.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, roundwood — import value in Africa peaked at 187,469 1000 USD in 2018 and was at its lowest, 7,011 1000 USD, in 1961.

Africa ranks 14th of 33 groups on this measure, 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	13,767 1000 USD	7,011 1000 USD	18,882 1000 USD	9
1970s	52,532 1000 USD	20,437 1000 USD	88,754 1000 USD	10
1980s	137,229 1000 USD	122,513 1000 USD	171,355 1000 USD	10
1990s	100,136 1000 USD	43,409 1000 USD	139,886 1000 USD	10
2000s	114,285 1000 USD	89,818 1000 USD	176,949 1000 USD	10
2010s	134,520 1000 USD	95,060 1000 USD	187,469 1000 USD	10
2020s	168,634 1000 USD	157,753 1000 USD	182,337 1000 USD	5

Countries ranked near Africa

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14 Republic of Korea 246,127 1000 USD compare
15 Czechia 244,105 1000 USD compare
16 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 225,714 1000 USD compare
17 Belgium-Luxembourg 200,778 1000 USD compare

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More environment data for Africa

Temperature change 1.32 °C (2025)
Standard Deviation 0.213 °C (2025)
Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value 5.54 million 1000 USD (2024)
Roundwood, coniferous — Production 32.26 million m3 (2024)
Roundwood — Export value 714,851 1000 USD (2024)
Roundwood — Export quantity 3.78 million m3 (2024)
Roundwood — Import quantity 2.09 million m3 (2024)
Roundwood — Production 820.65 million m3 (2024)
Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Annual growth US$ -1.32 % (2024)
Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Share of GDP US$ 15.37 % (2024)

All data for Africa →

Frequently asked questions

What is roundwood — import value in Africa?: Roundwood — import value in Africa was 182,147 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest roundwood — import value recorded in Africa?: The highest recorded value was 187,469 1000 USD in 2018.
What is the lowest roundwood — import value recorded in Africa?: The lowest recorded value was 7,011 1000 USD in 1961.
How does Africa rank for roundwood — import value?: Africa ranks 14th out of 33 groups with data for 2024.
Is roundwood — import value rising or falling in Africa?: Over the last ten years it is up 41.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Africa data come from?: The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Roundwood — Import value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Roundwood — Import value
Unit: 1000 USD
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage: 268 places, 11,726 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