Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Import quantity in Western Africa
Western Africa: Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Import quantity was 185,803 m3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Import quantity in Western Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
In 2024, sawnwood, non-coniferous — import quantity in Western Africa stood at 185,803 m3.
That represents a change of down 16.4% on the previous year and up 174.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sawnwood, non-coniferous — import quantity in Western Africa peaked at 270,946 m3 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 10,000 m3, in 1964.
Western Africa ranks 23rd of 29 groups on this measure, 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 Western Africa, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 11,100 m3 | — |
| 1962 | 10,100 m3 | -9.0% |
| 1963 | 13,400 m3 | +32.7% |
| 1964 | 10,000 m3 | -25.4% |
| 1965 | 29,800 m3 | +198.0% |
| 1966 | 26,250 m3 | -11.9% |
| 1967 | 19,900 m3 | -24.2% |
| 1968 | 23,050 m3 | +15.8% |
| 1969 | 25,350 m3 | +10.0% |
| 1970 | 30,450 m3 | +20.1% |
| 1971 | 27,650 m3 | -9.2% |
| 1972 | 26,850 m3 | -2.9% |
| 1973 | 29,600 m3 | +10.2% |
| 1974 | 26,800 m3 | -9.5% |
| 1975 | 30,650 m3 | +14.4% |
| 1976 | 37,500 m3 | +22.3% |
| 1977 | 48,550 m3 | +29.5% |
| 1978 | 45,300 m3 | -6.7% |
| 1979 | 34,000 m3 | -24.9% |
| 1980 | 62,800 m3 | +84.7% |
| 1981 | 68,700 m3 | +9.4% |
| 1982 | 47,500 m3 | -30.9% |
| 1983 | 41,700 m3 | -12.2% |
| 1984 | 32,600 m3 | -21.8% |
| 1985 | 53,000 m3 | +62.6% |
| 1986 | 44,500 m3 | -16.0% |
| 1987 | 54,484 m3 | +22.4% |
| 1988 | 57,466 m3 | +5.5% |
| 1989 | 57,727 m3 | +0.5% |
| 1990 | 56,657 m3 | -1.9% |
| 1991 | 58,657 m3 | +3.5% |
| 1992 | 51,289 m3 | -12.6% |
| 1993 | 45,431 m3 | -11.4% |
| 1994 | 36,173 m3 | -20.4% |
| 1995 | 40,914 m3 | +13.1% |
| 1996 | 40,719 m3 | -0.5% |
| 1997 | 45,291 m3 | +11.2% |
| 1998 | 46,120 m3 | +1.8% |
| 1999 | 75,241 m3 | +63.1% |
| 2000 | 85,478 m3 | +13.6% |
| 2001 | 123,263 m3 | +44.2% |
| 2002 | 116,217 m3 | -5.7% |
| 2003 | 110,309 m3 | -5.1% |
| 2004 | 107,714 m3 | -2.4% |
| 2005 | 104,678 m3 | -2.8% |
| 2006 | 134,700 m3 | +28.7% |
| 2007 | 104,811 m3 | -22.2% |
| 2008 | 113,734 m3 | +8.5% |
| 2009 | 90,669 m3 | -20.3% |
| 2010 | 88,313 m3 | -2.6% |
| 2011 | 85,072 m3 | -3.7% |
| 2012 | 63,429 m3 | -25.4% |
| 2013 | 63,911 m3 | +0.8% |
| 2014 | 67,613 m3 | +5.8% |
| 2015 | 45,912 m3 | -32.1% |
| 2016 | 51,965 m3 | +13.2% |
| 2017 | 55,961 m3 | +7.7% |
| 2018 | 58,483 m3 | +4.5% |
| 2019 | 270,828 m3 | +363.1% |
| 2020 | 251,881 m3 | -7.0% |
| 2021 | 270,946 m3 | +7.6% |
| 2022 | 249,468 m3 | -7.9% |
| 2023 | 222,271 m3 | -10.9% |
| 2024 | 185,803 m3 | -16.4% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Import quantity 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +363.1% | 58,483 m3 | 270,828 m3 |
| 1965 | +198.0% | 10,000 m3 | 29,800 m3 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 18,772 m3 | 10,000 m3 | 29,800 m3 | 9 |
| 1970s | 33,735 m3 | 26,800 m3 | 48,550 m3 | 10 |
| 1980s | 52,048 m3 | 32,600 m3 | 68,700 m3 | 10 |
| 1990s | 49,649 m3 | 36,173 m3 | 75,241 m3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 109,157 m3 | 85,478 m3 | 134,700 m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 85,149 m3 | 45,912 m3 | 270,828 m3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 236,074 m3 | 185,803 m3 | 270,946 m3 | 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 — import quantity in Western Africa?
- Sawnwood, non-coniferous — import quantity in Western Africa was 185,803 m3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest sawnwood, non-coniferous — import quantity recorded in Western Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 270,946 m3 in 2021.
- What is the lowest sawnwood, non-coniferous — import quantity recorded in Western Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 10,000 m3 in 1964.
- How does Western Africa rank for sawnwood, non-coniferous — import quantity?
- Western Africa ranks 23rd out of 29 groups with data for 2024.
- Is sawnwood, non-coniferous — import quantity rising or falling in Western Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 174.8%. 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 — 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