Sawnwood, coniferous — Import quantity in Africa
Africa: Sawnwood, coniferous — Import quantity was 5.88 million m3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sawnwood, coniferous — Import quantity in Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
The most recent figure for sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity in Africa is 5.88 million m3, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 4.9% on the previous year and down 43.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity in Africa peaked at 10.34 million m3 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 865,400 m3, in 1968.
Africa ranks 11th 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 — Import quantity in Africa, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1.23 million m3 | — |
| 1962 | 1.07 million m3 | -12.8% |
| 1963 | 1.14 million m3 | +6.0% |
| 1964 | 1.37 million m3 | +20.8% |
| 1965 | 1.32 million m3 | -4.0% |
| 1966 | 1.36 million m3 | +3.1% |
| 1967 | 1.32 million m3 | -2.6% |
| 1968 | 865,400 m3 | -34.6% |
| 1969 | 1.15 million m3 | +32.3% |
| 1970 | 1.63 million m3 | +42.3% |
| 1971 | 1.63 million m3 | -0.2% |
| 1972 | 1.70 million m3 | +4.4% |
| 1973 | 1.58 million m3 | -6.8% |
| 1974 | 1.98 million m3 | +25.0% |
| 1975 | 1.74 million m3 | -12.2% |
| 1976 | 1.48 million m3 | -14.9% |
| 1977 | 2.47 million m3 | +67.1% |
| 1978 | 1.64 million m3 | -33.7% |
| 1979 | 1.79 million m3 | +9.1% |
| 1980 | 2.56 million m3 | +43.3% |
| 1981 | 2.93 million m3 | +14.4% |
| 1982 | 3.24 million m3 | +10.7% |
| 1983 | 3.66 million m3 | +13.0% |
| 1984 | 3.82 million m3 | +4.3% |
| 1985 | 3.93 million m3 | +2.7% |
| 1986 | 3.39 million m3 | -13.6% |
| 1987 | 2.71 million m3 | -20.1% |
| 1988 | 2.88 million m3 | +6.3% |
| 1989 | 3.07 million m3 | +6.6% |
| 1990 | 2.94 million m3 | -4.4% |
| 1991 | 3.48 million m3 | +18.5% |
| 1992 | 2.87 million m3 | -17.6% |
| 1993 | 2.65 million m3 | -7.7% |
| 1994 | 3.40 million m3 | +28.3% |
| 1995 | 4.17 million m3 | +22.8% |
| 1996 | 3.25 million m3 | -22.1% |
| 1997 | 4.01 million m3 | +23.4% |
| 1998 | 3.77 million m3 | -6.1% |
| 1999 | 3.97 million m3 | +5.3% |
| 2000 | 3.62 million m3 | -8.8% |
| 2001 | 3.80 million m3 | +5.1% |
| 2002 | 3.15 million m3 | -17.0% |
| 2003 | 4.43 million m3 | +40.5% |
| 2004 | 4.65 million m3 | +5.0% |
| 2005 | 5.25 million m3 | +12.9% |
| 2006 | 6.33 million m3 | +20.4% |
| 2007 | 6.32 million m3 | -0.0% |
| 2008 | 8.67 million m3 | +37.1% |
| 2009 | 7.98 million m3 | -8.0% |
| 2010 | 8.38 million m3 | +5.1% |
| 2011 | 7.35 million m3 | -12.3% |
| 2012 | 7.91 million m3 | +7.6% |
| 2013 | 8.41 million m3 | +6.3% |
| 2014 | 10.34 million m3 | +23.0% |
| 2015 | 9.38 million m3 | -9.3% |
| 2016 | 8.00 million m3 | -14.7% |
| 2017 | 7.56 million m3 | -5.6% |
| 2018 | 8.04 million m3 | +6.4% |
| 2019 | 6.25 million m3 | -22.3% |
| 2020 | 6.97 million m3 | +11.6% |
| 2021 | 6.14 million m3 | -11.9% |
| 2022 | 5.69 million m3 | -7.2% |
| 2023 | 6.19 million m3 | +8.7% |
| 2024 | 5.88 million m3 | -4.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.20 million m3 | 865,400 m3 | 1.37 million m3 | 9 |
| 1970s | 1.76 million m3 | 1.48 million m3 | 2.47 million m3 | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.22 million m3 | 2.56 million m3 | 3.93 million m3 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.45 million m3 | 2.65 million m3 | 4.17 million m3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.42 million m3 | 3.15 million m3 | 8.67 million m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.16 million m3 | 6.25 million m3 | 10.34 million m3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.18 million m3 | 5.69 million m3 | 6.97 million m3 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Africa
- 8 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 2.92 million m3 compare
- 9 Germany 2.90 million m3 compare
- 10 Uzbekistan 2.53 million m3 compare
- 11 Mexico 2.25 million m3 compare
- 12 Egypt 2.17 million m3 compare
- 13 France 1.97 million m3 compare
- 14 Republic of Korea 1.80 million m3 compare
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 — import quantity in Africa?
- Sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity in Africa was 5.88 million m3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity recorded in Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 10.34 million m3 in 2014.
- What is the lowest sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity recorded in Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 865,400 m3 in 1968.
- How does Africa rank for sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity?
- Africa ranks 11th out of 29 groups with data for 2024.
- Is sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity rising or falling in Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 43.1%. 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 — Import 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