Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Import quantity in Middle Africa
Middle Africa: Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Import quantity was 8,049 m3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sawnwood, non-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, non-coniferous — import quantity in Middle Africa is 8,049 m3, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 40.5% on the previous year and up 26.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sawnwood, non-coniferous — import quantity in Middle Africa peaked at 27,305 m3 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 25 m3, in 2001.
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, non-coniferous — Import quantity in Middle Africa, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 7,500 m3 | — |
| 1962 | 6,000 m3 | -20.0% |
| 1963 | 6,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 8,600 m3 | +43.3% |
| 1965 | 8,600 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 6,000 m3 | -30.2% |
| 1967 | 5,900 m3 | -1.7% |
| 1968 | 7,900 m3 | +33.9% |
| 1969 | 6,300 m3 | -20.3% |
| 1970 | 9,100 m3 | +44.4% |
| 1971 | 9,400 m3 | +3.3% |
| 1972 | 8,800 m3 | -6.4% |
| 1973 | 8,100 m3 | -8.0% |
| 1974 | 7,700 m3 | -4.9% |
| 1975 | 6,200 m3 | -19.5% |
| 1976 | 6,200 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 11,600 m3 | +87.1% |
| 1978 | 11,600 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 10,600 m3 | -8.6% |
| 1980 | 11,700 m3 | +10.4% |
| 1981 | 14,400 m3 | +23.1% |
| 1982 | 14,400 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 11,500 m3 | -20.1% |
| 1984 | 8,700 m3 | -24.3% |
| 1985 | 7,500 m3 | -13.8% |
| 1986 | 7,500 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 2,000 m3 | -73.3% |
| 1988 | 10,100 m3 | +405.0% |
| 1989 | 10,100 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 10,100 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 10,100 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 23,938 m3 | +137.0% |
| 1993 | 647 m3 | -97.3% |
| 1994 | 1,013 m3 | +56.6% |
| 1995 | 828 m3 | -18.3% |
| 1996 | 1,349 m3 | +62.9% |
| 1997 | 972 m3 | -27.9% |
| 1998 | 515 m3 | -47.0% |
| 1999 | 5,120 m3 | +894.2% |
| 2000 | 68 m3 | -98.7% |
| 2001 | 25 m3 | -63.2% |
| 2002 | 1,504 m3 | +5916.0% |
| 2003 | 5,695 m3 | +278.7% |
| 2004 | 1,980 m3 | -65.2% |
| 2005 | 4,606 m3 | +132.6% |
| 2006 | 11,973 m3 | +159.9% |
| 2007 | 2,996 m3 | -75.0% |
| 2008 | 6,094 m3 | +103.4% |
| 2009 | 3,149 m3 | -48.3% |
| 2010 | 22,566 m3 | +616.6% |
| 2011 | 14,004 m3 | -37.9% |
| 2012 | 9,917 m3 | -29.2% |
| 2013 | 11,875 m3 | +19.7% |
| 2014 | 6,384 m3 | -46.2% |
| 2015 | 4,978 m3 | -22.0% |
| 2016 | 14,765 m3 | +196.6% |
| 2017 | 13,380 m3 | -9.4% |
| 2018 | 3,399 m3 | -74.6% |
| 2019 | 17,097 m3 | +403.0% |
| 2020 | 27,305 m3 | +59.7% |
| 2021 | 26,391 m3 | -3.3% |
| 2022 | 11,055 m3 | -58.1% |
| 2023 | 5,728 m3 | -48.2% |
| 2024 | 8,049 m3 | +40.5% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Sawnwood, non-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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | +5916.0% | 25 m3 | 1,504 m3 |
| 1999 | +894.2% | 515 m3 | 5,120 m3 |
| 2010 | +616.6% | 3,149 m3 | 22,566 m3 |
| 1988 | +405.0% | 2,000 m3 | 10,100 m3 |
| 2019 | +403.0% | 3,399 m3 | 17,097 m3 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6,978 m3 | 5,900 m3 | 8,600 m3 | 9 |
| 1970s | 8,930 m3 | 6,200 m3 | 11,600 m3 | 10 |
| 1980s | 9,790 m3 | 2,000 m3 | 14,400 m3 | 10 |
| 1990s | 5,458 m3 | 515 m3 | 23,938 m3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,809 m3 | 25 m3 | 11,973 m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 11,836 m3 | 3,399 m3 | 22,566 m3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 15,706 m3 | 5,728 m3 | 27,305 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 — Import quantity 3,754 m3 (2024)
- Wood fuel, coniferous — Production 0 m3 (2024)
- Wood fuel, non-coniferous — Production 122.87 million m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Production 16.92 million m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Export value 354,880 1000 USD (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sawnwood, non-coniferous — import quantity in Middle Africa?
- Sawnwood, non-coniferous — import quantity in Middle Africa was 8,049 m3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest sawnwood, non-coniferous — import quantity recorded in Middle Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 27,305 m3 in 2020.
- What is the lowest sawnwood, non-coniferous — import quantity recorded in Middle Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 25 m3 in 2001.
- How does Middle Africa rank for sawnwood, non-coniferous — import quantity?
- Middle Africa ranks 29th out of 29 groups with data for 2024.
- Is sawnwood, non-coniferous — import quantity rising or falling in Middle Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26.1%. 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, non-coniferous — Import quantity. 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