Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — Import value in Western Europe
Western Europe: Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — Import value was 121,139 1000 USD in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — Import value in Western Europe, 1961–2016
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
The most recent figure for wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import value in Western Europe is 121,139 1000 USD, measured in 2016.
The figure is down 17.8% on the previous year and up 126.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import value in Western Europe peaked at 213,034 1000 USD in 2014 and was at its lowest, 2,345 1000 USD, in 1972.
Western Europe ranks 3rd of 28 groups on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 Europe, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 4,869 1000 USD | — |
| 1962 | 6,202 1000 USD | +27.4% |
| 1963 | 5,295 1000 USD | -14.6% |
| 1964 | 5,905 1000 USD | +11.5% |
| 1965 | 2,393 1000 USD | -59.5% |
| 1966 | 3,449 1000 USD | +44.1% |
| 1967 | 3,999 1000 USD | +15.9% |
| 1968 | 3,066 1000 USD | -23.3% |
| 1969 | 8,646 1000 USD | +182.0% |
| 1970 | 5,437 1000 USD | -37.1% |
| 1971 | 4,852 1000 USD | -10.8% |
| 1972 | 2,345 1000 USD | -51.7% |
| 1973 | 3,534 1000 USD | +50.7% |
| 1974 | 5,455 1000 USD | +54.4% |
| 1975 | 5,221 1000 USD | -4.3% |
| 1976 | 4,372 1000 USD | -16.3% |
| 1977 | 5,568 1000 USD | +27.4% |
| 1978 | 7,406 1000 USD | +33.0% |
| 1979 | 4,462 1000 USD | -39.8% |
| 1980 | 6,576 1000 USD | +47.4% |
| 1981 | 4,573 1000 USD | -30.5% |
| 1982 | 4,856 1000 USD | +6.2% |
| 1983 | 5,008 1000 USD | +3.1% |
| 1984 | 6,862 1000 USD | +37.0% |
| 1985 | 6,657 1000 USD | -3.0% |
| 1986 | 10,778 1000 USD | +61.9% |
| 1987 | 12,224 1000 USD | +13.4% |
| 1988 | 12,114 1000 USD | -0.9% |
| 1989 | 11,350 1000 USD | -6.3% |
| 1990 | 10,293 1000 USD | -9.3% |
| 1991 | 11,049 1000 USD | +7.3% |
| 1992 | 14,604 1000 USD | +32.2% |
| 1993 | 12,566 1000 USD | -14.0% |
| 1994 | 10,623 1000 USD | -15.5% |
| 1995 | 9,829 1000 USD | -7.5% |
| 1996 | 14,407 1000 USD | +46.6% |
| 1997 | 18,434 1000 USD | +28.0% |
| 1998 | 19,123 1000 USD | +3.7% |
| 1999 | 17,641 1000 USD | -7.7% |
| 2000 | 11,023 1000 USD | -37.5% |
| 2001 | 11,474 1000 USD | +4.1% |
| 2002 | 13,604 1000 USD | +18.6% |
| 2003 | 20,161 1000 USD | +48.2% |
| 2004 | 28,020 1000 USD | +39.0% |
| 2005 | 34,175 1000 USD | +22.0% |
| 2006 | 53,590 1000 USD | +56.8% |
| 2007 | 53,015 1000 USD | -1.1% |
| 2008 | 60,634 1000 USD | +14.4% |
| 2009 | 102,093 1000 USD | +68.4% |
| 2010 | 105,357 1000 USD | +3.2% |
| 2011 | 151,889 1000 USD | +44.2% |
| 2012 | 155,197 1000 USD | +2.2% |
| 2013 | 209,856 1000 USD | +35.2% |
| 2014 | 213,034 1000 USD | +1.5% |
| 2015 | 147,355 1000 USD | -30.8% |
| 2016 | 121,139 1000 USD | -17.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4,869 1000 USD | 2,393 1000 USD | 8,646 1000 USD | 9 |
| 1970s | 4,865 1000 USD | 2,345 1000 USD | 7,406 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1980s | 8,100 1000 USD | 4,573 1000 USD | 12,224 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 13,857 1000 USD | 9,829 1000 USD | 19,123 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 38,779 1000 USD | 11,023 1000 USD | 102,093 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 157,690 1000 USD | 105,357 1000 USD | 213,034 1000 USD | 7 |
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More environment data for Western Europe
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -3.94 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -3.1 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.485 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.23 °C (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Total fibre furnish — Production, annual growth rate -4.18 % change on previous year (2024)
- Exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 2.84 Percentage change (2024)
- Newsprint — Import quantity, gaps filled 1.17 million t (2024)
- Newsprint — Import quantity, annual growth rate 9.31 % change on previous year (2024)
- Newsprint — Import value, gaps filled 787,773 1000 USD (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import value in Western Europe?
- Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import value in Western Europe was 121,139 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 Europe?
- The highest recorded value was 213,034 1000 USD in 2014.
- What is the lowest wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import value recorded in Western Europe?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,345 1000 USD in 1972.
- How does Western Europe rank for wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import value?
- Western Europe ranks 3rd out of 28 groups with data for 2016.
- Is wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import value rising or falling in Western Europe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 126.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Western Europe 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