Cereal exports in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa: Cereal exports was 498.27 million FAO, current US$ in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2010)
498.27 million FAO, current US$
Change on year
up 61.2%
Rank
4th
of 6 groups
All-time high
498.27 million FAO, current US$
in 2010
All-time low
44.35 million FAO, current US$
in 1966
Years of data
50
1961–2010
Cereal exports in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa, 1961–2010
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in FAO, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for cereal exports in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa is 498.27 million FAO, current US$, measured in 2010. That is the highest value across all 50 years on record.
The figure is up 61.2% on the previous year and up 446.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cereal exports in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa peaked at 498.27 million FAO, current US$ in 2010 and was at its lowest, 44.35 million FAO, current US$, in 1966.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Cereal exports in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa, year by year
| Year | FAO, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 49.50 million FAO, current US$ | — |
| 1962 | 60.77 million FAO, current US$ | +22.8% |
| 1963 | 45.46 million FAO, current US$ | -25.2% |
| 1964 | 45.76 million FAO, current US$ | +0.7% |
| 1965 | 44.64 million FAO, current US$ | -2.5% |
| 1966 | 44.35 million FAO, current US$ | -0.6% |
| 1967 | 68.47 million FAO, current US$ | +54.4% |
| 1968 | 78.36 million FAO, current US$ | +14.4% |
| 1969 | 66.72 million FAO, current US$ | -14.9% |
| 1970 | 47.40 million FAO, current US$ | -29.0% |
| 1971 | 45.08 million FAO, current US$ | -4.9% |
| 1972 | 67.91 million FAO, current US$ | +50.6% |
| 1973 | 101.10 million FAO, current US$ | +48.9% |
| 1974 | 110.98 million FAO, current US$ | +9.8% |
| 1975 | 121.50 million FAO, current US$ | +9.5% |
| 1976 | 85.73 million FAO, current US$ | -29.4% |
| 1977 | 77.36 million FAO, current US$ | -9.8% |
| 1978 | 91.99 million FAO, current US$ | +18.9% |
| 1979 | 118.79 million FAO, current US$ | +29.1% |
| 1980 | 128.42 million FAO, current US$ | +8.1% |
| 1981 | 134.09 million FAO, current US$ | +4.4% |
| 1982 | 195.49 million FAO, current US$ | +45.8% |
| 1983 | 156.29 million FAO, current US$ | -20.1% |
| 1984 | 77.13 million FAO, current US$ | -50.6% |
| 1985 | 51.97 million FAO, current US$ | -32.6% |
| 1986 | 107.07 million FAO, current US$ | +106.1% |
| 1987 | 191.09 million FAO, current US$ | +78.5% |
| 1988 | 146.99 million FAO, current US$ | -23.1% |
| 1989 | 140.26 million FAO, current US$ | -4.6% |
| 1990 | 229.31 million FAO, current US$ | +63.5% |
| 1991 | 97.91 million FAO, current US$ | -57.3% |
| 1992 | 91.97 million FAO, current US$ | -6.1% |
| 1993 | 245.13 million FAO, current US$ | +166.5% |
| 1994 | 255.22 million FAO, current US$ | +4.1% |
| 1995 | 221.77 million FAO, current US$ | -13.1% |
| 1996 | 175.03 million FAO, current US$ | -21.1% |
| 1997 | 168.98 million FAO, current US$ | -3.5% |
| 1998 | 157.95 million FAO, current US$ | -6.5% |
| 1999 | 120.31 million FAO, current US$ | -23.8% |
| 2000 | 91.25 million FAO, current US$ | -24.2% |
| 2001 | 102.86 million FAO, current US$ | +12.7% |
| 2002 | 125.68 million FAO, current US$ | +22.2% |
| 2003 | 156.69 million FAO, current US$ | +24.7% |
| 2004 | 212.38 million FAO, current US$ | +35.5% |
| 2005 | 132.90 million FAO, current US$ | -37.4% |
| 2006 | 263.27 million FAO, current US$ | +98.1% |
| 2007 | 427.42 million FAO, current US$ | +62.3% |
| 2008 | 314.40 million FAO, current US$ | -26.4% |
| 2009 | 309.17 million FAO, current US$ | -1.7% |
| 2010 | 498.27 million FAO, current US$ | +61.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 56.00 million FAO, current US$ | 44.35 million FAO, current US$ | 78.36 million FAO, current US$ | 9 |
| 1970s | 86.78 million FAO, current US$ | 45.08 million FAO, current US$ | 121.50 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 132.88 million FAO, current US$ | 51.97 million FAO, current US$ | 195.49 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 176.36 million FAO, current US$ | 91.97 million FAO, current US$ | 255.22 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 213.60 million FAO, current US$ | 91.25 million FAO, current US$ | 427.42 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 498.27 million FAO, current US$ | 498.27 million FAO, current US$ | 498.27 million FAO, current US$ | 1 |
Countries ranked near Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa
- 1 South Africa 367.06 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 2 Egypt 146.40 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 3 Benin 101.46 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 4 Tanzania, United Republic of 76.13 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 5 Zambia 64.19 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 6 Uganda 52.93 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 7 Morocco 33.37 million FAO, current US$ compare
More trade data for Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa
- Net long-term borrowing -317.19 million BoP, current US$ (2011)
- Pesticides imports 508.37 million FAO, current US$ (2011)
- Cereal imports 9.08 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Total agricultural imports 30.85 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Food imports excluding fish 25.82 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Total agricultural exports 23.40 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports quantity 27.69 million FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Cereal exports quantity 1.75 million FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Merchandise exports, WB 325.28 billion current US$ (2011)
- Other long-term inflows, net -744.47 million BoP, current US$ (2010)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cereal exports in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa?
- Cereal exports in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa was 498.27 million FAO, current US$ in 2010, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest cereal exports recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 498.27 million FAO, current US$ in 2010.
- What is the lowest cereal exports recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 44.35 million FAO, current US$ in 1966.
- How does Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa rank for cereal exports?
- Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa ranks 4th out of 6 groups with data for 2010.
- Is cereal exports rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 446.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site, published as part of Cereal exports (FAO, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Cereals include wheat, rice, maize, barley, oats, rye, millet, sorghum, buckwheat, and mixed grains. Production data on cereals relate to crops harvested for dry grain only. Cereal crops harvested for hay or harvested green for food, feed, or silage and those used for grazing are excluded.