Sawnwood, coniferous — Export quantity in Western Africa

Western Africa: Sawnwood, coniferous — Export quantity was 8,668 m3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
8,668 m3
Change on year
up 30.2%
Rank
28th
of 33 groups
All-time high
21,055 m3
in 2017
All-time low
945 m3
in 2019
Years of data
33
1992–2024

Sawnwood, coniferous — Export quantity in Western Africa, 1992–2024

05.0k10.0k15.0k20.0k1992200820241992: 12.8k m31993: 4.7k m31994: 5.5k m31995: 1.4k m31996: 5.0k m31997: 2.0k m31998: 2.5k m31999: 1.9k m32000: 1.4k m32001: 2.1k m32002: 8.7k m32003: 2.3k m32004: 3.2k m32005: 8.7k m32006: 11.6k m32007: 9.0k m32008: 7.6k m32009: 5.9k m32010: 4.8k m32011: 6.1k m32012: 7.8k m32013: 7.7k m32014: 9.2k m32015: 5.1k m32016: 4.6k m32017: 21.1k m32018: 16.0k m32019: 945 m32020: 5.6k m32021: 3.9k m32022: 4.6k m32023: 6.7k m32024: 8.7k m3

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.

Analysis

In 2024, sawnwood, coniferous — export quantity in Western Africa stood at 8,668 m3.

The figure is up 30.2% on the previous year and down 5.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, sawnwood, coniferous — export quantity in Western Africa peaked at 21,055 m3 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 945 m3, in 2019.

That places Western Africa 28th out of 33 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 4,474 m3 1,442 m3 12,784 m3 8
2000s 6,049 m3 1,406 m3 11,588 m3 10
2010s 8,320 m3 945 m3 21,055 m3 10
2020s 5,891 m3 3,920 m3 8,668 m3 5

Countries ranked near Western Africa

  1. 25 Poland 673,341 m3 compare
  2. 26 Belgium-Luxembourg 644,000 m3 compare
  3. 27 Ireland 625,554 m3 compare
  4. 28 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 551,000 m3 compare
  5. 29 Argentina 445,101 m3 compare
  6. 30 Uruguay 380,000 m3 compare
  7. 31 Bosnia and Herzegovina 375,414 m3 compare

See the full ranking of 267 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is sawnwood, coniferous — export quantity in Western Africa?
Sawnwood, coniferous — export quantity in Western Africa was 8,668 m3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest sawnwood, coniferous — export quantity recorded in Western Africa?
The highest recorded value was 21,055 m3 in 2017.
What is the lowest sawnwood, coniferous — export quantity recorded in Western Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 945 m3 in 2019.
How does Western Africa rank for sawnwood, coniferous — export quantity?
Western Africa ranks 28th out of 33 groups with data for 2024.
Is sawnwood, coniferous — export quantity rising or falling in Western Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 5.6%. 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 Sawnwood, coniferous — Export quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Sawnwood, coniferous — Export quantity
Unit
m3
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
267 places, 9,837 data points, 1961–2024
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