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Exports of commodity 2 in South Africa

South Africa: Exports of commodity 2 was 162.77 volume index in 2004. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2004)
162.77 volume index
Change on year
down 21.5%
World rank
21st
of 40 countries
All-time high
207.27 volume index
in 2003
All-time low
4.55 volume index
in 1965
Years of data
40
1965–2004

Exports of commodity 2 in South Africa, 1965–2004

0501001502001965198420041965: 4.6 volume index1966: 5.3 volume index1967: 7.2 volume index1968: 6.2 volume index1969: 6.1 volume index1970: 10.7 volume index1971: 13.6 volume index1972: 26.2 volume index1973: 38.4 volume index1974: 35.8 volume index1975: 35.8 volume index1976: 48.9 volume index1977: 55.3 volume index1978: 62.2 volume index1979: 73.7 volume index1980: 85.2 volume index1981: 82.9 volume index1982: 62.2 volume index1983: 66 volume index1984: 84.7 volume index1985: 97.9 volume index1986: 91.8 volume index1987: 92.2 volume index1988: 94.1 volume index1989: 90.3 volume index1990: 99.7 volume index1991: 105.1 volume index1992: 106.1 volume index1993: 18.4 volume index1994: 17.8 volume index1995: 16.5 volume index1996: 28.6 volume index1997: 31.2 volume index1998: 30 volume index1999: 54.5 volume index2000: 100 volume index2001: 92.7 volume index2002: 105.4 volume index2003: 207.3 volume index2004: 162.8 volume index

Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in volume index.

Analysis

In 2004, exports of commodity 2 in South Africa stood at 162.77 volume index.

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 207.27 volume index in 2003 and was at its lowest, 4.55 volume index, in 1965.

That places South Africa 21st out of 40 countries with data for 2004, putting it in the middle of the range.

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 volume index Change
1965 4.55 volume index —
1966 5.33 volume index +17.1%
1967 7.18 volume index +34.6%
1968 6.15 volume index -14.2%
1969 6.12 volume index -0.6%
1970 10.74 volume index +75.6%
1971 13.62 volume index +26.8%
1972 26.17 volume index +92.2%
1973 38.43 volume index +46.8%
1974 35.79 volume index -6.8%
1975 35.78 volume index -0.0%
1976 48.86 volume index +36.6%
1977 55.25 volume index +13.1%
1978 62.19 volume index +12.6%
1979 73.7 volume index +18.5%
1980 85.18 volume index +15.6%
1981 82.95 volume index -2.6%
1982 62.21 volume index -25.0%
1983 66.03 volume index +6.1%
1984 84.7 volume index +28.3%
1985 97.93 volume index +15.6%
1986 91.84 volume index -6.2%
1987 92.23 volume index +0.4%
1988 94.08 volume index +2.0%
1989 90.29 volume index -4.0%
1990 99.72 volume index +10.4%
1991 105.11 volume index +5.4%
1992 106.12 volume index +1.0%
1993 18.37 volume index -82.7%
1994 17.84 volume index -2.9%
1995 16.48 volume index -7.6%
1996 28.55 volume index +73.3%
1997 31.22 volume index +9.4%
1998 30.03 volume index -3.8%
1999 54.48 volume index +81.4%
2000 100 volume index +83.6%
2001 92.7 volume index -7.3%
2002 105.42 volume index +13.7%
2003 207.27 volume index +96.6%
2004 162.77 volume index -21.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 5.87 volume index 4.55 volume index 7.18 volume index 5
1970s 40.05 volume index 10.74 volume index 73.7 volume index 10
1980s 84.74 volume index 62.21 volume index 97.93 volume index 10
1990s 50.79 volume index 16.48 volume index 106.12 volume index 10
2000s 133.63 volume index 92.7 volume index 207.27 volume index 5

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 18 Sudan 187.07 volume index compare
  2. 19 Guinea 167.64 volume index compare
  3. 20 Chad 167.53 volume index compare
  4. 22 Mauritius 136 volume index
  5. 23 Equatorial Guinea 124.83 volume index compare
  6. 24 Malawi 123.33 volume index compare

See the full ranking of 40 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is exports of commodity 2 in South Africa?
Exports of commodity 2 in South Africa was 162.77 volume index 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 207.27 volume index in 2003.
What is the lowest exports of commodity 2 recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 4.55 volume index in 1965.
How does South Africa rank for exports of commodity 2?
South Africa ranks 21st out of 40 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 (volume index). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Exports of commodity 2 (volume index)
Unit
volume index
Source
World Bank country economists
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
40 places, 935 data points, 1965–2011
Last refreshed

Export volume index of commodity 2 with 1987=100.