Sawnwood, coniferous — Export quantity in Africa
Africa: Sawnwood, coniferous — Export quantity was 874,406 m3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sawnwood, coniferous — Export quantity in Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
Africa recorded 874,406 m3 for sawnwood, coniferous — export quantity in 2024.
The figure is down 4.8% on the previous year and up 280.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sawnwood, coniferous — export quantity in Africa peaked at 918,462 m3 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 38,500 m3, in 1961.
Africa ranks 12th of 29 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.
Sawnwood, coniferous — Export quantity in Africa, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 38,500 m3 | — |
| 1962 | 39,200 m3 | +1.8% |
| 1963 | 40,850 m3 | +4.2% |
| 1964 | 41,850 m3 | +2.4% |
| 1965 | 44,500 m3 | +6.3% |
| 1966 | 48,650 m3 | +9.3% |
| 1967 | 86,200 m3 | +77.2% |
| 1968 | 92,450 m3 | +7.3% |
| 1969 | 97,300 m3 | +5.2% |
| 1970 | 115,650 m3 | +18.9% |
| 1971 | 120,800 m3 | +4.5% |
| 1972 | 99,300 m3 | -17.8% |
| 1973 | 131,400 m3 | +32.3% |
| 1974 | 134,100 m3 | +2.1% |
| 1975 | 117,300 m3 | -12.5% |
| 1976 | 127,000 m3 | +8.3% |
| 1977 | 168,550 m3 | +32.7% |
| 1978 | 181,400 m3 | +7.6% |
| 1979 | 227,900 m3 | +25.6% |
| 1980 | 181,300 m3 | -20.4% |
| 1981 | 148,000 m3 | -18.4% |
| 1982 | 127,050 m3 | -14.2% |
| 1983 | 110,900 m3 | -12.7% |
| 1984 | 106,600 m3 | -3.9% |
| 1985 | 106,600 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 113,990 m3 | +6.9% |
| 1987 | 98,219 m3 | -13.8% |
| 1988 | 181,670 m3 | +85.0% |
| 1989 | 176,849 m3 | -2.7% |
| 1990 | 220,148 m3 | +24.5% |
| 1991 | 234,348 m3 | +6.5% |
| 1992 | 267,900 m3 | +14.3% |
| 1993 | 169,103 m3 | -36.9% |
| 1994 | 109,508 m3 | -35.2% |
| 1995 | 128,121 m3 | +17.0% |
| 1996 | 189,339 m3 | +47.8% |
| 1997 | 212,650 m3 | +12.3% |
| 1998 | 228,282 m3 | +7.4% |
| 1999 | 222,094 m3 | -2.7% |
| 2000 | 242,946 m3 | +9.4% |
| 2001 | 101,179 m3 | -58.4% |
| 2002 | 101,418 m3 | +0.2% |
| 2003 | 196,913 m3 | +94.2% |
| 2004 | 188,248 m3 | -4.4% |
| 2005 | 83,220 m3 | -55.8% |
| 2006 | 91,335 m3 | +9.8% |
| 2007 | 150,831 m3 | +65.1% |
| 2008 | 171,837 m3 | +13.9% |
| 2009 | 208,481 m3 | +21.3% |
| 2010 | 137,601 m3 | -34.0% |
| 2011 | 109,749 m3 | -20.2% |
| 2012 | 225,625 m3 | +105.6% |
| 2013 | 191,995 m3 | -14.9% |
| 2014 | 229,831 m3 | +19.7% |
| 2015 | 254,076 m3 | +10.5% |
| 2016 | 292,403 m3 | +15.1% |
| 2017 | 382,468 m3 | +30.8% |
| 2018 | 425,211 m3 | +11.2% |
| 2019 | 554,372 m3 | +30.4% |
| 2020 | 654,905 m3 | +18.1% |
| 2021 | 726,560 m3 | +10.9% |
| 2022 | 808,427 m3 | +11.3% |
| 2023 | 918,462 m3 | +13.6% |
| 2024 | 874,406 m3 | -4.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 58,833 m3 | 38,500 m3 | 97,300 m3 | 9 |
| 1970s | 142,340 m3 | 99,300 m3 | 227,900 m3 | 10 |
| 1980s | 135,118 m3 | 98,219 m3 | 181,670 m3 | 10 |
| 1990s | 198,149 m3 | 109,508 m3 | 267,900 m3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 153,641 m3 | 83,220 m3 | 242,946 m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 280,333 m3 | 109,749 m3 | 554,372 m3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 796,552 m3 | 654,905 m3 | 918,462 m3 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Africa
More environment data for Africa
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -7.12 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -7.93 Percentage change (2025)
- Temperature change 1.32 °C (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.213 °C (2025)
- Other industrial roundwood, non-coniferous (production) — Production 26.92 million m3 (2024)
- Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Import value 11.21 million 1000 USD (2024)
- Industrial roundwood, non-coniferous — Production 66.41 million m3 (2024)
- Sawlogs and veneer logs — Production 39.12 million m3 (2024)
- Sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — Production 9.31 million m3 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sawnwood, coniferous — export quantity in Africa?
- Sawnwood, coniferous — export quantity in Africa was 874,406 m3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest sawnwood, coniferous — export quantity recorded in Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 918,462 m3 in 2023.
- What is the lowest sawnwood, coniferous — export quantity recorded in Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 38,500 m3 in 1961.
- How does Africa rank for sawnwood, coniferous — export quantity?
- Africa ranks 12th out of 29 groups with data for 2024.
- Is sawnwood, coniferous — export quantity rising or falling in Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 280.5%. 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 Sawnwood, coniferous — Export 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