Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — Import quantity in Northern Africa
Northern Africa: Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — Import quantity was 21,419 m3 in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — Import quantity in Northern Africa, 1961–2016
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
Northern Africa recorded 21,419 m3 for wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import quantity in 2016. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
The figure is up 1.9% on the previous year and up 22,211.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import quantity in Northern Africa peaked at 21,419 m3 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0 m3, in 2001.
Northern Africa ranks 16th of 28 groups on this measure, 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) — Import quantity in Northern Africa, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2,400 m3 | — |
| 1962 | 5,100 m3 | +112.5% |
| 1963 | 6,000 m3 | +17.6% |
| 1964 | 5,700 m3 | -5.0% |
| 1965 | 6,100 m3 | +7.0% |
| 1966 | 5,800 m3 | -4.9% |
| 1967 | 3,000 m3 | -48.3% |
| 1968 | 2,300 m3 | -23.3% |
| 1969 | 2,500 m3 | +8.7% |
| 1970 | 1,900 m3 | -24.0% |
| 1971 | 2,600 m3 | +36.8% |
| 1972 | 2,600 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 4,100 m3 | +57.7% |
| 1974 | 4,200 m3 | +2.4% |
| 1975 | 5,800 m3 | +38.1% |
| 1976 | 5,800 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 6,300 m3 | +8.6% |
| 1978 | 4,500 m3 | -28.6% |
| 1979 | 6,400 m3 | +42.2% |
| 1980 | 700 m3 | -89.1% |
| 1981 | 300 m3 | -57.1% |
| 1982 | 300 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 300 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 400 m3 | +33.3% |
| 1985 | 400 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 100 m3 | -75.0% |
| 1987 | 100 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 100 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 5,200 m3 | +5100.0% |
| 1990 | 2,500 m3 | -51.9% |
| 1991 | 1,000 m3 | -60.0% |
| 1992 | 5,417 m3 | +441.7% |
| 1993 | 7,263 m3 | +34.1% |
| 1994 | 5,218 m3 | -28.2% |
| 1995 | 4,818 m3 | -7.7% |
| 1996 | 8,118 m3 | +68.5% |
| 1997 | 8,218 m3 | +1.2% |
| 1998 | 6,800 m3 | -17.3% |
| 1999 | 200 m3 | -97.1% |
| 2000 | 200 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 0 m3 | -100.0% |
| 2002 | 93 m3 | — |
| 2003 | 93 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 95 m3 | +2.2% |
| 2005 | 95 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 96 m3 | +1.1% |
| 2007 | 193 m3 | +101.0% |
| 2008 | 466 m3 | +141.5% |
| 2009 | 466 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 1,309 m3 | +180.9% |
| 2011 | 1,040 m3 | -20.6% |
| 2012 | 814 m3 | -21.7% |
| 2013 | 1,027 m3 | +26.2% |
| 2014 | 727 m3 | -29.2% |
| 2015 | 21,017 m3 | +2790.9% |
| 2016 | 21,419 m3 | +1.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4,322 m3 | 2,300 m3 | 6,100 m3 | 9 |
| 1970s | 4,420 m3 | 1,900 m3 | 6,400 m3 | 10 |
| 1980s | 790 m3 | 100 m3 | 5,200 m3 | 10 |
| 1990s | 4,955 m3 | 200 m3 | 8,218 m3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 179.7 m3 | 0 m3 | 466 m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 6,765 m3 | 727 m3 | 21,419 m3 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Northern Africa
More environment data for Northern Africa
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -20 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -13.93 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.281 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.61 °C (2025)
- Total fibre furnish — Production 864,000 t (2024)
- Recovered paper — Production 701,000 t (2024)
- Agricultural land — Share in Land area 27.72 % (2024)
- Nutrient potash K2O (total) — Use per area of cropland 4.57 kg/ha (2024)
- Nutrient potash K2O (total) — Use per capita 0.84 kg/cap (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import quantity in Northern Africa?
- Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import quantity in Northern Africa was 21,419 m3 in 2016, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import quantity recorded in Northern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 21,419 m3 in 2016.
- What is the lowest wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import quantity recorded in Northern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 m3 in 2001.
- How does Northern Africa rank for wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import quantity?
- Northern Africa ranks 16th out of 28 groups with data for 2016.
- Is wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import quantity rising or falling in Northern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22,211.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Northern 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) — 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