Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — Import value in Western Africa
Western Africa: Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — Import value was 974 1000 USD in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — Import value in Western Africa, 1993–2016
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
In 2016, wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import value in Western Africa stood at 974 1000 USD.
That represents a change of up 4.6% on the previous year and up 4,134.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import value in Western Africa peaked at 988 1000 USD in 2014 and was at its lowest, 0 1000 USD, in 1995.
That places Western Africa 19th out of 28 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) — Import value in Western Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 5 1000 USD | — |
| 1994 | 5 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 0 1000 USD | -100.0% |
| 1996 | 0 1000 USD | — |
| 1997 | 16 1000 USD | — |
| 1998 | 17 1000 USD | +6.2% |
| 1999 | 17 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 17 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 17 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 17 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 27 1000 USD | +58.8% |
| 2004 | 30 1000 USD | +11.1% |
| 2005 | 30 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 23 1000 USD | -23.3% |
| 2007 | 26 1000 USD | +13.0% |
| 2008 | 102 1000 USD | +292.3% |
| 2009 | 106 1000 USD | +3.9% |
| 2010 | 92 1000 USD | -13.2% |
| 2011 | 136 1000 USD | +47.8% |
| 2012 | 269 1000 USD | +97.8% |
| 2013 | 723 1000 USD | +168.8% |
| 2014 | 988 1000 USD | +36.7% |
| 2015 | 931 1000 USD | -5.8% |
| 2016 | 974 1000 USD | +4.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8.57 1000 USD | 0 1000 USD | 17 1000 USD | 7 |
| 2000s | 39.5 1000 USD | 17 1000 USD | 106 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 587.57 1000 USD | 92 1000 USD | 988 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) — import value in Western Africa?
- Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import value in Western Africa was 974 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) — import value recorded in Western Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 988 1000 USD in 2014.
- What is the lowest wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import value recorded in Western Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 1000 USD in 1995.
- How does Western Africa rank for wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import value?
- Western Africa ranks 19th out of 28 groups with data for 2016.
- Is wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import value rising or falling in Western Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4,134.8%. 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 Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — 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