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 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 | 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
- 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 value 182,147 1000 USD (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)
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 33 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