Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Export quantity in Africa
Africa: Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Export quantity was 3.33 million m3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Export quantity in Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
In 2024, sawnwood, non-coniferous — export quantity in Africa stood at 3.33 million m3.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.8% on the previous year and up 62.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sawnwood, non-coniferous — export quantity in Africa peaked at 3.88 million m3 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 569,400 m3, in 1981.
Africa ranks 8th of 33 groups on this measure, in the top 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 | 762,117 m3 | 631,350 m3 | 845,400 m3 | 9 |
| 1970s | 856,745 m3 | 767,100 m3 | 1.04 million m3 | 10 |
| 1980s | 725,930 m3 | 569,400 m3 | 862,216 m3 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.25 million m3 | 1.04 million m3 | 1.51 million m3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.72 million m3 | 1.37 million m3 | 2.17 million m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.23 million m3 | 1.86 million m3 | 3.10 million m3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.28 million m3 | 2.88 million m3 | 3.88 million 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, non-coniferous — export quantity in Africa?
- Sawnwood, non-coniferous — export quantity in Africa was 3.33 million m3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest sawnwood, non-coniferous — export quantity recorded in Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 3.88 million m3 in 2022.
- What is the lowest sawnwood, non-coniferous — export quantity recorded in Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 569,400 m3 in 1981.
- How does Africa rank for sawnwood, non-coniferous — export quantity?
- Africa ranks 8th out of 33 groups with data for 2024.
- Is sawnwood, non-coniferous — export quantity rising or falling in Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 62.7%. 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, non-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