Export volume index, manufactures in Africa
Africa: Export volume index, manufactures was 102.48 in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2008)
102.48
Change on year
down 11.2%
Rank
2nd
of 5 groups
All-time high
128.33
in 2003
All-time low
0
in 1965
Years of data
44
1965–2008
Export volume index, manufactures in Africa, 1965–2008
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
The most recent figure for export volume index, manufactures in Africa is 102.48, measured in 2008.
That represents a change of down 11.2% on the previous year and down 7.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, export volume index, manufactures in Africa peaked at 128.33 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1965.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Export volume index, manufactures in Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 0 | — |
| 1966 | 0 | — |
| 1967 | 0 | — |
| 1968 | 0 | — |
| 1969 | 0 | — |
| 1970 | 11.77 | — |
| 1971 | 15.94 | +35.4% |
| 1972 | 17.7 | +11.1% |
| 1973 | 22.86 | +29.1% |
| 1974 | 26.05 | +14.0% |
| 1975 | 24.28 | -6.8% |
| 1976 | 26.67 | +9.8% |
| 1977 | 29.13 | +9.2% |
| 1978 | 29.36 | +0.8% |
| 1979 | 34.47 | +17.4% |
| 1980 | 32.29 | -6.3% |
| 1981 | 33.09 | +2.5% |
| 1982 | 28.16 | -14.9% |
| 1983 | 39.83 | +41.4% |
| 1984 | 41.76 | +4.8% |
| 1985 | 64.42 | +54.3% |
| 1986 | 68.46 | +6.3% |
| 1987 | 100 | +46.1% |
| 1988 | 87.42 | -12.6% |
| 1989 | 82.01 | -6.2% |
| 1990 | 100 | +21.9% |
| 1991 | 96.77 | -3.2% |
| 1992 | 102.05 | +5.5% |
| 1993 | 90.14 | -11.7% |
| 1994 | 107.58 | +19.4% |
| 1995 | 108.19 | +0.6% |
| 1996 | 110.37 | +2.0% |
| 1997 | 108.37 | -1.8% |
| 1998 | 110.96 | +2.4% |
| 1999 | 107.59 | -3.0% |
| 2000 | 123.32 | +14.6% |
| 2001 | 104.56 | -15.2% |
| 2002 | 102.55 | -1.9% |
| 2003 | 128.33 | +25.1% |
| 2004 | 113.35 | -11.7% |
| 2005 | 122.73 | +8.3% |
| 2006 | 114.76 | -6.5% |
| 2007 | 115.41 | +0.6% |
| 2008 | 102.48 | -11.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 1970s | 23.82 | 11.77 | 34.47 | 10 |
| 1980s | 57.74 | 28.16 | 100 | 10 |
| 1990s | 104.2 | 90.14 | 110.96 | 10 |
| 2000s | 114.16 | 102.48 | 128.33 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Africa
- 1 Seychelles 4,122 compare
- 2 Madagascar 1,108 compare
- 3 Ghana 961.67 compare
- 4 Zambia 647.89 compare
- 5 Cameroon 305.89 compare
More trade data for Africa
- Milking, dairy machinery (trade) — Import Value 64,599 1000 USD (2007)
- 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 export volume index, manufactures in Africa?
- Export volume index, manufactures in Africa was 102.48 in 2008, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest export volume index, manufactures recorded in Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 128.33 in 2003.
- What is the lowest export volume index, manufactures recorded in Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1965.
- How does Africa rank for export volume index, manufactures?
- Africa ranks 2nd out of 5 groups with data for 2008.
- Is export volume index, manufactures rising or falling in Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Export volume index, manufactures. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Export volume index of manufactures with 1987=100.