Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Import value in Western Africa
Western Africa: Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Import value was 59,786 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Import value in Western Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
The most recent figure for sawnwood, non-coniferous — import value in Western Africa is 59,786 1000 USD, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 31.6% on the previous year and up 6.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sawnwood, non-coniferous — import value in Western Africa peaked at 75,403 1000 USD in 2008 and was at its lowest, 554 1000 USD, in 1962.
That places Western Africa 24th 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 value in Western Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 581 1000 USD | — |
| 1962 | 554 1000 USD | -4.6% |
| 1963 | 883 1000 USD | +59.4% |
| 1964 | 703 1000 USD | -20.4% |
| 1965 | 1,933 1000 USD | +175.0% |
| 1966 | 1,695 1000 USD | -12.3% |
| 1967 | 1,117 1000 USD | -34.1% |
| 1968 | 1,133 1000 USD | +1.4% |
| 1969 | 1,099 1000 USD | -3.0% |
| 1970 | 1,142 1000 USD | +3.9% |
| 1971 | 1,134 1000 USD | -0.7% |
| 1972 | 1,478 1000 USD | +30.3% |
| 1973 | 1,818 1000 USD | +23.0% |
| 1974 | 2,041 1000 USD | +12.3% |
| 1975 | 3,067 1000 USD | +50.3% |
| 1976 | 4,115 1000 USD | +34.2% |
| 1977 | 5,444 1000 USD | +32.3% |
| 1978 | 5,106 1000 USD | -6.2% |
| 1979 | 4,590 1000 USD | -10.1% |
| 1980 | 8,443 1000 USD | +83.9% |
| 1981 | 10,211 1000 USD | +20.9% |
| 1982 | 12,293 1000 USD | +20.4% |
| 1983 | 11,129 1000 USD | -9.5% |
| 1984 | 5,314 1000 USD | -52.3% |
| 1985 | 8,763 1000 USD | +64.9% |
| 1986 | 8,680 1000 USD | -0.9% |
| 1987 | 10,934 1000 USD | +26.0% |
| 1988 | 9,786 1000 USD | -10.5% |
| 1989 | 10,603 1000 USD | +8.3% |
| 1990 | 11,516 1000 USD | +8.6% |
| 1991 | 17,582 1000 USD | +52.7% |
| 1992 | 10,537 1000 USD | -40.1% |
| 1993 | 7,368 1000 USD | -30.1% |
| 1994 | 6,292 1000 USD | -14.6% |
| 1995 | 7,385 1000 USD | +17.4% |
| 1996 | 7,221 1000 USD | -2.2% |
| 1997 | 8,389 1000 USD | +16.2% |
| 1998 | 11,551 1000 USD | +37.7% |
| 1999 | 19,966 1000 USD | +72.9% |
| 2000 | 18,606 1000 USD | -6.8% |
| 2001 | 24,830 1000 USD | +33.5% |
| 2002 | 24,666 1000 USD | -0.7% |
| 2003 | 26,348 1000 USD | +6.8% |
| 2004 | 27,129 1000 USD | +3.0% |
| 2005 | 26,295 1000 USD | -3.1% |
| 2006 | 30,278 1000 USD | +15.1% |
| 2007 | 67,362 1000 USD | +122.5% |
| 2008 | 75,403 1000 USD | +11.9% |
| 2009 | 56,567 1000 USD | -25.0% |
| 2010 | 55,238 1000 USD | -2.3% |
| 2011 | 53,342 1000 USD | -3.4% |
| 2012 | 55,751 1000 USD | +4.5% |
| 2013 | 58,947 1000 USD | +5.7% |
| 2014 | 56,392 1000 USD | -4.3% |
| 2015 | 38,619 1000 USD | -31.5% |
| 2016 | 39,209 1000 USD | +1.5% |
| 2017 | 43,122 1000 USD | +10.0% |
| 2018 | 48,731 1000 USD | +13.0% |
| 2019 | 57,525 1000 USD | +18.0% |
| 2020 | 48,709 1000 USD | -15.3% |
| 2021 | 57,447 1000 USD | +17.9% |
| 2022 | 46,377 1000 USD | -19.3% |
| 2023 | 45,431 1000 USD | -2.0% |
| 2024 | 59,786 1000 USD | +31.6% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Import 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | +175.0% | 703 1000 USD | 1,933 1000 USD |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,078 1000 USD | 554 1000 USD | 1,933 1000 USD | 9 |
| 1970s | 2,994 1000 USD | 1,134 1000 USD | 5,444 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1980s | 9,616 1000 USD | 5,314 1000 USD | 12,293 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 10,781 1000 USD | 6,292 1000 USD | 19,966 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 37,748 1000 USD | 18,606 1000 USD | 75,403 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 50,688 1000 USD | 38,619 1000 USD | 58,947 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 51,550 1000 USD | 45,431 1000 USD | 59,786 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 — import value in Western Africa?
- Sawnwood, non-coniferous — import value in Western Africa was 59,786 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest sawnwood, non-coniferous — import value recorded in Western Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 75,403 1000 USD in 2008.
- What is the lowest sawnwood, non-coniferous — import value recorded in Western Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 554 1000 USD in 1962.
- How does Western Africa rank for sawnwood, non-coniferous — import value?
- Western Africa ranks 24th out of 29 groups with data for 2024.
- Is sawnwood, non-coniferous — import value rising or falling in Western Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.0%. 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 value. 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