Forest products exports (FAO, current US$) in Africa
Africa: Forest products exports (FAO, current US$) was 4.81 billion FAO, current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
4.81 billion FAO, current US$
Change on year
up 0.9%
Rank
1st
of 6 groups
All-time high
5.41 billion FAO, current US$
in 2008
All-time low
206.90 million FAO, current US$
in 1962
Years of data
51
1961–2011
Forest products exports in Africa, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in FAO, current US$.
Analysis
In 2011, forest products exports in Africa stood at 4.81 billion FAO, current US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.9% on the previous year and up 64.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, forest products exports in Africa peaked at 5.41 billion FAO, current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 206.90 million FAO, current US$, in 1962.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Forest products exports (FAO, current US$) in Africa, year by year
| Year | FAO, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 210.68 million FAO, current US$ | — |
| 1962 | 206.90 million FAO, current US$ | -1.8% |
| 1963 | 244.73 million FAO, current US$ | +18.3% |
| 1964 | 289.85 million FAO, current US$ | +18.4% |
| 1965 | 279.24 million FAO, current US$ | -3.7% |
| 1966 | 279.83 million FAO, current US$ | +0.2% |
| 1967 | 281.58 million FAO, current US$ | +0.6% |
| 1968 | 344.11 million FAO, current US$ | +22.2% |
| 1969 | 411.37 million FAO, current US$ | +19.5% |
| 1970 | 383.84 million FAO, current US$ | -6.7% |
| 1971 | 384.11 million FAO, current US$ | +0.1% |
| 1972 | 470.50 million FAO, current US$ | +22.5% |
| 1973 | 831.31 million FAO, current US$ | +76.7% |
| 1974 | 871.35 million FAO, current US$ | +4.8% |
| 1975 | 638.26 million FAO, current US$ | -26.7% |
| 1976 | 840.39 million FAO, current US$ | +31.7% |
| 1977 | 899.19 million FAO, current US$ | +7.0% |
| 1978 | 1.01 billion FAO, current US$ | +12.6% |
| 1979 | 1.18 billion FAO, current US$ | +16.6% |
| 1980 | 1.57 billion FAO, current US$ | +33.1% |
| 1981 | 1.15 billion FAO, current US$ | -26.6% |
| 1982 | 1.03 billion FAO, current US$ | -10.3% |
| 1983 | 961.35 million FAO, current US$ | -7.1% |
| 1984 | 980.48 million FAO, current US$ | +2.0% |
| 1985 | 1.02 billion FAO, current US$ | +4.2% |
| 1986 | 1.23 billion FAO, current US$ | +20.5% |
| 1987 | 1.34 billion FAO, current US$ | +8.8% |
| 1988 | 1.70 billion FAO, current US$ | +27.2% |
| 1989 | 1.39 billion FAO, current US$ | -18.4% |
| 1990 | 2.07 billion FAO, current US$ | +49.1% |
| 1991 | 1.58 billion FAO, current US$ | -23.9% |
| 1992 | 2.25 billion FAO, current US$ | +42.5% |
| 1993 | 2.11 billion FAO, current US$ | -6.3% |
| 1994 | 2.62 billion FAO, current US$ | +24.2% |
| 1995 | 2.57 billion FAO, current US$ | -1.6% |
| 1996 | 2.85 billion FAO, current US$ | +10.9% |
| 1997 | 2.43 billion FAO, current US$ | -14.9% |
| 1998 | 2.26 billion FAO, current US$ | -6.8% |
| 1999 | 2.50 billion FAO, current US$ | +10.6% |
| 2000 | 2.82 billion FAO, current US$ | +12.5% |
| 2001 | 2.92 billion FAO, current US$ | +3.7% |
| 2002 | 2.85 billion FAO, current US$ | -2.3% |
| 2003 | 3.28 billion FAO, current US$ | +14.9% |
| 2004 | 3.60 billion FAO, current US$ | +9.9% |
| 2005 | 4.29 billion FAO, current US$ | +18.9% |
| 2006 | 4.33 billion FAO, current US$ | +1.1% |
| 2007 | 5.26 billion FAO, current US$ | +21.4% |
| 2008 | 5.41 billion FAO, current US$ | +3.0% |
| 2009 | 4.23 billion FAO, current US$ | -21.9% |
| 2010 | 4.76 billion FAO, current US$ | +12.6% |
| 2011 | 4.81 billion FAO, current US$ | +0.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 283.14 million FAO, current US$ | 206.90 million FAO, current US$ | 411.37 million FAO, current US$ | 9 |
| 1970s | 751.20 million FAO, current US$ | 383.84 million FAO, current US$ | 1.18 billion FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.24 billion FAO, current US$ | 961.35 million FAO, current US$ | 1.70 billion FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.32 billion FAO, current US$ | 1.58 billion FAO, current US$ | 2.85 billion FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.90 billion FAO, current US$ | 2.82 billion FAO, current US$ | 5.41 billion FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.78 billion FAO, current US$ | 4.76 billion FAO, current US$ | 4.81 billion FAO, current US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Africa
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- Milking, dairy machinery (trade) — Export Value 2,418 1000 USD (2007)
- Ploughs (e.g. reversible and non-reversible ploughs) — Import Value 12,951 1000 USD (2007)
- Pedestrian controlled tractors (single axle tractors) — Import Value 20,251 1000 USD (2007)
- Net long-term borrowing 496.17 million BoP, current US$ (2011)
- Pesticides imports 992.27 million FAO, current US$ (2011)
- Manure spreaders and Fertiliser distributors — Import Value 8,033 1000 USD (2007)
- Food imports excluding fish 51.61 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Total agricultural imports 62.76 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports 18.44 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
Frequently asked questions
- What is forest products exports in Africa?
- Forest products exports in Africa was 4.81 billion FAO, current US$ in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest forest products exports recorded in Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 5.41 billion FAO, current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest forest products exports recorded in Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 206.90 million FAO, current US$ in 1962.
- How does Africa rank for forest products exports?
- Africa ranks 1st out of 6 groups with data for 2011.
- Is forest products exports rising or falling in Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 64.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site, published as part of Forest products exports (FAO, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Forest products exports. Data are in current U.S. dollars.