Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — Export value in Western Africa
Western Africa: Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — Export value was 690 1000 USD in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — Export value in Western Africa, 1994–2016
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
In 2016, wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — export value in Western Africa stood at 690 1000 USD.
The figure is down 59.7% on the previous year and up 900.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — export value in Western Africa peaked at 4,056 1000 USD in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0 1000 USD, in 1994.
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.
Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — Export value in Western Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 0 1000 USD | — |
| 1995 | 0 1000 USD | — |
| 1996 | 0 1000 USD | — |
| 1997 | 27 1000 USD | — |
| 1998 | 27 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 28 1000 USD | +3.7% |
| 2000 | 28 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 28 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 30 1000 USD | +7.1% |
| 2003 | 59 1000 USD | +96.7% |
| 2004 | 69 1000 USD | +16.9% |
| 2005 | 69 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 69 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 144 1000 USD | +108.7% |
| 2008 | 364 1000 USD | +152.8% |
| 2009 | 4,056 1000 USD | +1014.3% |
| 2010 | 1,276 1000 USD | -68.5% |
| 2011 | 1,105 1000 USD | -13.4% |
| 2012 | 1,224 1000 USD | +10.8% |
| 2013 | 1,924 1000 USD | +57.2% |
| 2014 | 3,469 1000 USD | +80.3% |
| 2015 | 1,713 1000 USD | -50.6% |
| 2016 | 690 1000 USD | -59.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 13.67 1000 USD | 0 1000 USD | 28 1000 USD | 6 |
| 2000s | 491.6 1000 USD | 28 1000 USD | 4,056 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,629 1000 USD | 690 1000 USD | 3,469 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, coniferous — Production 0 m3 (2024)
- Roundwood, non-coniferous — Production 241.74 million m3 (2024)
- Wood fuel, non-coniferous — Production 221.11 million m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Production 20.68 million m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Import quantity 79,324 m3 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — export value in Western Africa?
- Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — export value in Western Africa was 690 1000 USD in 2016, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — export value recorded in Western Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 4,056 1000 USD in 2009.
- What is the lowest wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — export value recorded in Western Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 1000 USD in 1994.
- How does Western Africa rank for wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — export value?
- Western Africa ranks 20th out of 27 groups with data for 2016.
- Is wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — export value rising or falling in Western Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 900.0%. 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 Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — Export 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