Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Export value in Western Africa
Western Africa: Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Export value was 168,722 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Export value in Western Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
In 2024, sawnwood, non-coniferous — export value in Western Africa stood at 168,722 1000 USD.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.1% on the previous year and down 34.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sawnwood, non-coniferous — export value in Western Africa peaked at 438,628 1000 USD in 2008 and was at its lowest, 23,489 1000 USD, in 1961.
That places Western Africa 19th out of 29 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Export value in Western Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 23,489 1000 USD | — |
| 1962 | 24,861 1000 USD | +5.8% |
| 1963 | 24,086 1000 USD | -3.1% |
| 1964 | 30,493 1000 USD | +26.6% |
| 1965 | 32,544 1000 USD | +6.7% |
| 1966 | 33,256 1000 USD | +2.2% |
| 1967 | 30,417 1000 USD | -8.5% |
| 1968 | 32,301 1000 USD | +6.2% |
| 1969 | 36,573 1000 USD | +13.2% |
| 1970 | 39,464 1000 USD | +7.9% |
| 1971 | 30,456 1000 USD | -22.8% |
| 1972 | 36,767 1000 USD | +20.7% |
| 1973 | 75,173 1000 USD | +104.5% |
| 1974 | 77,595 1000 USD | +3.2% |
| 1975 | 61,993 1000 USD | -20.1% |
| 1976 | 73,716 1000 USD | +18.9% |
| 1977 | 83,594 1000 USD | +13.4% |
| 1978 | 95,258 1000 USD | +14.0% |
| 1979 | 96,487 1000 USD | +1.3% |
| 1980 | 107,745 1000 USD | +11.7% |
| 1981 | 75,564 1000 USD | -29.9% |
| 1982 | 68,646 1000 USD | -9.2% |
| 1983 | 82,557 1000 USD | +20.3% |
| 1984 | 81,070 1000 USD | -1.8% |
| 1985 | 91,321 1000 USD | +12.6% |
| 1986 | 120,602 1000 USD | +32.1% |
| 1987 | 167,792 1000 USD | +39.1% |
| 1988 | 175,698 1000 USD | +4.7% |
| 1989 | 174,725 1000 USD | -0.6% |
| 1990 | 289,881 1000 USD | +65.9% |
| 1991 | 189,884 1000 USD | -34.5% |
| 1992 | 335,025 1000 USD | +76.4% |
| 1993 | 389,808 1000 USD | +16.4% |
| 1994 | 408,755 1000 USD | +4.9% |
| 1995 | 373,751 1000 USD | -8.6% |
| 1996 | 393,654 1000 USD | +5.3% |
| 1997 | 292,241 1000 USD | -25.8% |
| 1998 | 306,353 1000 USD | +4.8% |
| 1999 | 277,000 1000 USD | -9.6% |
| 2000 | 262,178 1000 USD | -5.4% |
| 2001 | 204,940 1000 USD | -21.8% |
| 2002 | 197,700 1000 USD | -3.5% |
| 2003 | 222,476 1000 USD | +12.5% |
| 2004 | 353,722 1000 USD | +59.0% |
| 2005 | 396,960 1000 USD | +12.2% |
| 2006 | 282,309 1000 USD | -28.9% |
| 2007 | 306,601 1000 USD | +8.6% |
| 2008 | 438,628 1000 USD | +43.1% |
| 2009 | 216,891 1000 USD | -50.6% |
| 2010 | 242,693 1000 USD | +11.9% |
| 2011 | 277,869 1000 USD | +14.5% |
| 2012 | 235,622 1000 USD | -15.2% |
| 2013 | 224,947 1000 USD | -4.5% |
| 2014 | 257,654 1000 USD | +14.5% |
| 2015 | 217,494 1000 USD | -15.6% |
| 2016 | 197,585 1000 USD | -9.2% |
| 2017 | 209,859 1000 USD | +6.2% |
| 2018 | 241,212 1000 USD | +14.9% |
| 2019 | 215,482 1000 USD | -10.7% |
| 2020 | 183,847 1000 USD | -14.7% |
| 2021 | 209,197 1000 USD | +13.8% |
| 2022 | 245,174 1000 USD | +17.2% |
| 2023 | 170,561 1000 USD | -30.4% |
| 2024 | 168,722 1000 USD | -1.1% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Export value in Western 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | +104.5% | 36,767 1000 USD | 75,173 1000 USD |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 29,780 1000 USD | 23,489 1000 USD | 36,573 1000 USD | 9 |
| 1970s | 67,050 1000 USD | 30,456 1000 USD | 96,487 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1980s | 114,572 1000 USD | 68,646 1000 USD | 175,698 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 325,635 1000 USD | 189,884 1000 USD | 408,755 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 288,240 1000 USD | 197,700 1000 USD | 438,628 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 232,042 1000 USD | 197,585 1000 USD | 277,869 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 195,500 1000 USD | 168,722 1000 USD | 245,174 1000 USD | 5 |
Countries ranked near Western Africa
More environment data for Western Africa
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -6.59 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -6.69 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.311 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.37 °C (2025)
- Industrial roundwood — Production 20.68 million m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Export quantity 355,916 m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Import value 18,051 1000 USD (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Import quantity 79,324 m3 (2024)
- Wood fuel — Production 221.11 million m3 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sawnwood, non-coniferous — export value in Western Africa?
- Sawnwood, non-coniferous — export value in Western Africa was 168,722 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest sawnwood, non-coniferous — export value recorded in Western Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 438,628 1000 USD in 2008.
- What is the lowest sawnwood, non-coniferous — export value recorded in Western Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 23,489 1000 USD in 1961.
- How does Western Africa rank for sawnwood, non-coniferous — export value?
- Western Africa ranks 19th out of 29 groups with data for 2024.
- Is sawnwood, non-coniferous — export value rising or falling in Western Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 34.5%. 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, non-coniferous — Export value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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