Sawnwood, coniferous — Import quantity in Middle Africa
Middle Africa: Sawnwood, coniferous — Import quantity was 2,525 m3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sawnwood, coniferous — Import quantity in Middle 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 Middle Africa is 2,525 m3, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 59.4% on the previous year and up 0.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity in Middle Africa peaked at 23,025 m3 in 1997 and was at its lowest, 100 m3, in 1973.
That places Middle Africa 29th out of 29 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.
Sawnwood, coniferous — Import quantity in Middle Africa, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1,000 m3 | — |
| 1962 | 1,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 1,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 1,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 800 m3 | -20.0% |
| 1966 | 1,000 m3 | +25.0% |
| 1967 | 600 m3 | -40.0% |
| 1968 | 1,700 m3 | +183.3% |
| 1969 | 150 m3 | -91.2% |
| 1970 | 150 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 1,100 m3 | +633.3% |
| 1972 | 400 m3 | -63.6% |
| 1973 | 100 m3 | -75.0% |
| 1974 | 100 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 100 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 100 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 100 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 100 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 100 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 100 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 100 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 100 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 100 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 100 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 1,220 m3 | +1120.0% |
| 1986 | 867 m3 | -28.9% |
| 1987 | 2,885 m3 | +232.8% |
| 1988 | 522 m3 | -81.9% |
| 1989 | 960 m3 | +83.9% |
| 1990 | 628 m3 | -34.6% |
| 1991 | 5,000 m3 | +696.2% |
| 1992 | 3,153 m3 | -36.9% |
| 1993 | 1,419 m3 | -55.0% |
| 1994 | 10,047 m3 | +608.0% |
| 1995 | 19,022 m3 | +89.3% |
| 1996 | 19,730 m3 | +3.7% |
| 1997 | 23,025 m3 | +16.7% |
| 1998 | 20,151 m3 | -12.5% |
| 1999 | 20,541 m3 | +1.9% |
| 2000 | 19,248 m3 | -6.3% |
| 2001 | 18,876 m3 | -1.9% |
| 2002 | 17,765 m3 | -5.9% |
| 2003 | 21,089 m3 | +18.7% |
| 2004 | 20,107 m3 | -4.7% |
| 2005 | 20,111 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 19,853 m3 | -1.3% |
| 2007 | 21,686 m3 | +9.2% |
| 2008 | 6,887 m3 | -68.2% |
| 2009 | 11,178 m3 | +62.3% |
| 2010 | 6,464 m3 | -42.2% |
| 2011 | 3,740 m3 | -42.1% |
| 2012 | 3,309 m3 | -11.5% |
| 2013 | 3,007 m3 | -9.1% |
| 2014 | 2,512 m3 | -16.5% |
| 2015 | 1,257 m3 | -50.0% |
| 2016 | 1,112 m3 | -11.5% |
| 2017 | 1,253 m3 | +12.7% |
| 2018 | 1,734 m3 | +38.4% |
| 2019 | 1,023 m3 | -41.0% |
| 2020 | 1,189 m3 | +16.2% |
| 2021 | 2,900 m3 | +143.9% |
| 2022 | 6,745 m3 | +132.6% |
| 2023 | 6,218 m3 | -7.8% |
| 2024 | 2,525 m3 | -59.4% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Sawnwood, coniferous — Import quantity in Middle Africa changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | +1120.0% | 100 m3 | 1,220 m3 |
| 1991 | +696.2% | 628 m3 | 5,000 m3 |
| 1971 | +633.3% | 150 m3 | 1,100 m3 |
| 1994 | +608.0% | 1,419 m3 | 10,047 m3 |
| 1987 | +232.8% | 867 m3 | 2,885 m3 |
| 1968 | +183.3% | 600 m3 | 1,700 m3 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 916.67 m3 | 150 m3 | 1,700 m3 | 9 |
| 1970s | 235 m3 | 100 m3 | 1,100 m3 | 10 |
| 1980s | 695.4 m3 | 100 m3 | 2,885 m3 | 10 |
| 1990s | 12,272 m3 | 628 m3 | 23,025 m3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 17,680 m3 | 6,887 m3 | 21,686 m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,541 m3 | 1,023 m3 | 6,464 m3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,915 m3 | 1,189 m3 | 6,745 m3 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Middle Africa
More environment data for Middle Africa
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -9.38 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -9.88 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.198 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.13 °C (2025)
- Industrial roundwood — Production 16.92 million m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Export quantity 1.37 million m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Import value 1,530 1000 USD (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Import quantity 3,754 m3 (2024)
- Wood fuel — Production 122.87 million m3 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity in Middle Africa?
- Sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity in Middle Africa was 2,525 m3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity recorded in Middle Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 23,025 m3 in 1997.
- What is the lowest sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity recorded in Middle Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 100 m3 in 1973.
- How does Middle Africa rank for sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity?
- Middle Africa ranks 29th out of 29 groups with data for 2024.
- Is sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity rising or falling in Middle Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Middle 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