Exports of commodity 2 in South Africa
South Africa: Exports of commodity 2 was 5.33 billion constant US$ in 2004. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2004)
5.33 billion constant US$
Change on year
down 21.5%
World rank
1st
of 44 countries
All-time high
6.78 billion constant US$
in 2003
All-time low
79.15 million constant US$
in 1965
Years of data
40
1965–2004
Exports of commodity 2 in South Africa, 1965–2004
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for exports of commodity 2 in South Africa is 5.33 billion constant US$, measured in 2004.
That represents a change of down 21.5% on the previous year and up 812.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of commodity 2 in South Africa peaked at 6.78 billion constant US$ in 2003 and was at its lowest, 79.15 million constant US$, in 1965.
That places South Africa 1st out of 44 countries with data for 2004, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports of commodity 2 in South Africa, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 79.15 million constant US$ | — |
| 1966 | 92.71 million constant US$ | +17.1% |
| 1967 | 124.78 million constant US$ | +34.6% |
| 1968 | 107.01 million constant US$ | -14.2% |
| 1969 | 106.34 million constant US$ | -0.6% |
| 1970 | 186.78 million constant US$ | +75.6% |
| 1971 | 236.77 million constant US$ | +26.8% |
| 1972 | 454.97 million constant US$ | +92.2% |
| 1973 | 668.10 million constant US$ | +46.8% |
| 1974 | 622.34 million constant US$ | -6.8% |
| 1975 | 622.06 million constant US$ | -0.0% |
| 1976 | 849.50 million constant US$ | +36.6% |
| 1977 | 960.65 million constant US$ | +13.1% |
| 1978 | 1.08 billion constant US$ | +12.6% |
| 1979 | 1.28 billion constant US$ | +18.5% |
| 1980 | 1.48 billion constant US$ | +15.6% |
| 1981 | 1.44 billion constant US$ | -2.6% |
| 1982 | 1.08 billion constant US$ | -25.0% |
| 1983 | 1.15 billion constant US$ | +6.1% |
| 1984 | 1.47 billion constant US$ | +28.3% |
| 1985 | 1.70 billion constant US$ | +15.6% |
| 1986 | 1.60 billion constant US$ | -6.2% |
| 1987 | 1.60 billion constant US$ | +0.4% |
| 1988 | 1.64 billion constant US$ | +2.0% |
| 1989 | 1.57 billion constant US$ | -4.0% |
| 1990 | 1.73 billion constant US$ | +10.4% |
| 1991 | 1.83 billion constant US$ | +5.4% |
| 1992 | 1.85 billion constant US$ | +1.0% |
| 1993 | 601.11 million constant US$ | -67.4% |
| 1994 | 583.89 million constant US$ | -2.9% |
| 1995 | 539.36 million constant US$ | -7.6% |
| 1996 | 934.54 million constant US$ | +73.3% |
| 1997 | 1.02 billion constant US$ | +9.4% |
| 1998 | 982.85 million constant US$ | -3.8% |
| 1999 | 1.78 billion constant US$ | +81.4% |
| 2000 | 3.27 billion constant US$ | +83.6% |
| 2001 | 3.03 billion constant US$ | -7.3% |
| 2002 | 3.45 billion constant US$ | +13.7% |
| 2003 | 6.78 billion constant US$ | +96.6% |
| 2004 | 5.33 billion constant US$ | -21.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 102.00 million constant US$ | 79.15 million constant US$ | 124.78 million constant US$ | 5 |
| 1970s | 696.38 million constant US$ | 186.78 million constant US$ | 1.28 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.47 billion constant US$ | 1.08 billion constant US$ | 1.70 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.19 billion constant US$ | 539.36 million constant US$ | 1.85 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.37 billion constant US$ | 3.03 billion constant US$ | 6.78 billion constant US$ | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of commodity 2 in South Africa?
- Exports of commodity 2 in South Africa was 5.33 billion constant US$ in 2004, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest exports of commodity 2 recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 6.78 billion constant US$ in 2003.
- What is the lowest exports of commodity 2 recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 79.15 million constant US$ in 1965.
- How does South Africa rank for exports of commodity 2?
- South Africa ranks 1st out of 44 countries with data for 2004.
- Is exports of commodity 2 rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 812.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Exports of commodity 2 (constant US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Exports of commodity 2 in 1987 constant US dollars and fob basis.