Wrapping papers — Import quantity in Western Africa
Western Africa: Wrapping papers — Import quantity was 102,048 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Wrapping papers — Import quantity in Western Africa, 1998–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for wrapping papers — import quantity in Western Africa is 102,048 t, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 7.6% on the previous year and up 67.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wrapping papers — import quantity in Western Africa peaked at 118,213 t in 2020 and was at its lowest, 20,336 t, in 1998.
Western Africa ranks 25th of 29 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Wrapping papers — Import quantity in Western Africa, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 20,336 t | — |
| 1999 | 32,599 t | +60.3% |
| 2000 | 31,734 t | -2.7% |
| 2001 | 32,050 t | +1.0% |
| 2002 | 36,639 t | +14.3% |
| 2003 | 55,533 t | +51.6% |
| 2004 | 37,485 t | -32.5% |
| 2005 | 37,485 t | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 35,392 t | -5.6% |
| 2007 | 43,556 t | +23.1% |
| 2008 | 37,341 t | -14.3% |
| 2009 | 47,491 t | +27.2% |
| 2010 | 42,352 t | -10.8% |
| 2011 | 47,119 t | +11.3% |
| 2012 | 28,968 t | -38.5% |
| 2013 | 32,392 t | +11.8% |
| 2014 | 61,000 t | +88.3% |
| 2015 | 41,171 t | -32.5% |
| 2016 | 52,692 t | +28.0% |
| 2017 | 86,557 t | +64.3% |
| 2018 | 90,405 t | +4.4% |
| 2019 | 89,695 t | -0.8% |
| 2020 | 118,213 t | +31.8% |
| 2021 | 112,110 t | -5.2% |
| 2022 | 107,423 t | -4.2% |
| 2023 | 94,823 t | -11.7% |
| 2024 | 102,048 t | +7.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 26,468 t | 20,336 t | 32,599 t | 2 |
| 2000s | 39,471 t | 31,734 t | 55,533 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 57,235 t | 28,968 t | 90,405 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 106,923 t | 94,823 t | 118,213 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Western Africa
- 22 Viet Nam 147,934 t compare
- 22 Vietnam 147,934 t compare
- 24 Malaysia 144,223 t compare
- 25 Republic of Korea 143,836 t compare
- 26 United Arab Emirates 134,209 t compare
- 27 Egypt 118,586 t compare
- 28 South Africa 114,413 t compare
More environment data for Western Africa
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -6.59 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -6.69 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.311 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.37 °C (2025)
- Industrial roundwood — Production 20.68 million m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Export quantity 355,916 m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Import value 18,051 1000 USD (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Import quantity 79,324 m3 (2024)
- Wood fuel — Production 221.11 million m3 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is wrapping papers — import quantity in Western Africa?
- Wrapping papers — import quantity in Western Africa was 102,048 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest wrapping papers — import quantity recorded in Western Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 118,213 t in 2020.
- What is the lowest wrapping papers — import quantity recorded in Western Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 20,336 t in 1998.
- How does Western Africa rank for wrapping papers — import quantity?
- Western Africa ranks 25th out of 29 groups with data for 2024.
- Is wrapping papers — import quantity rising or falling in Western Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 67.3%. 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 Wrapping papers — 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