How does Africa rank for wood, pulp and paper products (export/import) — import value?

Africa ranks 15th out of 33 groups with data for 2024.

Is wood, pulp and paper products (export/import) — import value rising or falling in Africa?

Over the last ten years it is up 10.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Africa data come from?

The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Wood, pulp and paper products (export/import) — Import value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Wood, pulp and paper products (export/import) — Import value in Africa

Name: Wood, pulp and paper products (export/import) — Import value in Africa
Creator: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)

Africa: Wood, pulp and paper products (export/import) — Import value was 17.03 million 1000 USD in 2024. ▲ Rising

Latest (2024)

17.03 million 1000 USD

Change on year

up 3.3%

Rank

15th

of 33 groups

All-time high

17.99 million 1000 USD

in 2022

All-time low

3.64 million 1000 USD

in 2000

Years of data

2000–2024

Wood, pulp and paper products (export/import) — Import value in Africa, 2000–2024

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.

Analysis

The most recent figure for wood, pulp and paper products (export/import) — import value in Africa is 17.03 million 1000 USD, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.3% on the previous year and up 10.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, wood, pulp and paper products (export/import) — import value in Africa peaked at 17.99 million 1000 USD in 2022 and was at its lowest, 3.64 million 1000 USD, in 2000.

That places Africa 15th out of 33 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 25 years of available data.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2000s	6.67 million 1000 USD	3.64 million 1000 USD	10.87 million 1000 USD	10
2010s	13.57 million 1000 USD	12.38 million 1000 USD	15.41 million 1000 USD	10
2020s	15.99 million 1000 USD	13.24 million 1000 USD	17.99 million 1000 USD	5

Countries ranked near Africa

12 Belgium 10.00 million 1000 USD compare
13 Spain 9.59 million 1000 USD compare
14 India 8.94 million 1000 USD compare
15 Republic of Korea 7.95 million 1000 USD compare
16 Australia and New Zealand 7.61 million 1000 USD compare
17 Austria 7.54 million 1000 USD compare
18 Switzerland 6.87 million 1000 USD compare

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More environment data for Africa

Temperature change 1.32 °C (2025)
Standard Deviation 0.213 °C (2025)
Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value 5.54 million 1000 USD (2024)
Roundwood, coniferous — Production 32.26 million m3 (2024)
Roundwood — Export value 714,851 1000 USD (2024)
Roundwood — Export quantity 3.78 million m3 (2024)
Roundwood — Import value 182,147 1000 USD (2024)
Roundwood — Import quantity 2.09 million m3 (2024)
Roundwood — Production 820.65 million m3 (2024)
Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Annual growth US$ -1.32 % (2024)

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Frequently asked questions

What is wood, pulp and paper products (export/import) — import value in Africa?: Wood, pulp and paper products (export/import) — import value in Africa was 17.03 million 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest wood, pulp and paper products (export/import) — import value recorded in Africa?: The highest recorded value was 17.99 million 1000 USD in 2022.
What is the lowest wood, pulp and paper products (export/import) — import value recorded in Africa?: The lowest recorded value was 3.64 million 1000 USD in 2000.
How does Africa rank for wood, pulp and paper products (export/import) — import value?: Africa ranks 15th out of 33 groups with data for 2024.
Is wood, pulp and paper products (export/import) — import value rising or falling in Africa?: Over the last ten years it is up 10.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Africa data come from?: The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Wood, pulp and paper products (export/import) — Import value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Wood, pulp and paper products (export/import) — Import value
Unit: 1000 USD
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage: 266 places, 6,545 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed: 13 August 2026

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