Semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Import value in Western Africa
Western Africa: Semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Import value was 995 1000 USD in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Import value in Western Africa, 1968–2016
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
Western Africa recorded 995 1000 USD for semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import value in 2016.
That represents a change of up 885.1% on the previous year and up 7,007.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import value in Western Africa peaked at 3,054 1000 USD in 1975 and was at its lowest, 0 1000 USD, in 1988.
That places Western Africa 20th out of 27 groups with data for 2016, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Import value in Western Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 107 1000 USD | — |
| 1969 | 270 1000 USD | +152.3% |
| 1970 | 220 1000 USD | -18.5% |
| 1971 | 220 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 220 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 850 1000 USD | +286.4% |
| 1974 | 1,214 1000 USD | +42.8% |
| 1975 | 3,054 1000 USD | +151.6% |
| 1976 | 2,949 1000 USD | -3.4% |
| 1977 | 1,668 1000 USD | -43.4% |
| 1978 | 1,668 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 1,668 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 549 1000 USD | -67.1% |
| 1981 | 549 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 549 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 1,668 1000 USD | +203.8% |
| 1984 | 913 1000 USD | -45.3% |
| 1985 | 913 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 913 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 913 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 0 1000 USD | -100.0% |
| 1989 | 0 1000 USD | — |
| 1990 | 0 1000 USD | — |
| 1991 | 0 1000 USD | — |
| 1992 | 0 1000 USD | — |
| 1993 | 9 1000 USD | — |
| 1994 | 7 1000 USD | -22.2% |
| 1995 | 7 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 7 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 7 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 7 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 7 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 7 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 7 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 7 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 14 1000 USD | +100.0% |
| 2004 | 14 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 14 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 14 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 14 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 14 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 157 1000 USD | +1021.4% |
| 2010 | 69 1000 USD | -56.1% |
| 2011 | 69 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 963 1000 USD | +1295.7% |
| 2013 | 669 1000 USD | -30.5% |
| 2014 | 233 1000 USD | -65.2% |
| 2015 | 101 1000 USD | -56.7% |
| 2016 | 995 1000 USD | +885.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 188.5 1000 USD | 107 1000 USD | 270 1000 USD | 2 |
| 1970s | 1,373 1000 USD | 220 1000 USD | 3,054 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1980s | 696.7 1000 USD | 0 1000 USD | 1,668 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.1 1000 USD | 0 1000 USD | 9 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 26.2 1000 USD | 7 1000 USD | 157 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 442.71 1000 USD | 69 1000 USD | 995 1000 USD | 7 |
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More environment data for Western Africa
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -6.69 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -6.59 Percentage change (2025)
- Temperature change 1.37 °C (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.311 °C (2025)
- Wood fuel — Production 221.11 million m3 (2024)
- Roundwood, coniferous — Production 51,000 m3 (2024)
- Wood fuel, coniferous — Production 0 m3 (2024)
- Wood fuel, non-coniferous — Production 221.11 million m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Production 20.68 million m3 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import value in Western Africa?
- Semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import value in Western Africa was 995 1000 USD in 2016, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import value recorded in Western Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 3,054 1000 USD in 1975.
- What is the lowest semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import value recorded in Western Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 1000 USD in 1988.
- How does Western Africa rank for semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import value?
- Western Africa ranks 20th out of 27 groups with data for 2016.
- Is semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import value rising or falling in Western Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7,007.1%. 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 Semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Import 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