Sawnwood, coniferous — Import quantity in Western Africa
Western Africa: Sawnwood, coniferous — Import quantity was 40,747 m3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sawnwood, coniferous — Import quantity in Western Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
In 2024, sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity in Western Africa stood at 40,747 m3.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 46.0% on the previous year and up 89.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity in Western Africa peaked at 92,999 m3 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 2,700 m3, in 1972.
That places Western Africa 29th 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7,544 m3 | 3,400 m3 | 14,900 m3 | 9 |
| 1970s | 5,935 m3 | 2,700 m3 | 8,500 m3 | 10 |
| 1980s | 12,406 m3 | 7,500 m3 | 22,600 m3 | 10 |
| 1990s | 8,430 m3 | 6,200 m3 | 11,921 m3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 17,454 m3 | 6,511 m3 | 37,765 m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 30,872 m3 | 11,450 m3 | 92,999 m3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 53,952 m3 | 40,747 m3 | 75,414 m3 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Western Africa
More environment data for Western Africa
- Temperature change 1.37 °C (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.311 °C (2025)
- Wood fuel, coniferous — Production 0 m3 (2024)
- Roundwood, non-coniferous — Production 241.74 million m3 (2024)
- Wood fuel, non-coniferous — Production 221.11 million m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Production 20.68 million m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Import quantity 79,324 m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Export value 113,229 1000 USD (2024)
- Sawlogs and veneer logs — Production 13.78 million m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood, non-coniferous — Production 20.62 million m3 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity in Western Africa?
- Sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity in Western Africa was 40,747 m3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity recorded in Western Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 92,999 m3 in 2019.
- What is the lowest sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity recorded in Western Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,700 m3 in 1972.
- How does Western Africa rank for sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity?
- Western Africa ranks 29th out of 33 groups with data for 2024.
- Is sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity rising or falling in Western Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 89.5%. 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 — 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