Exports of commodity 3 in South Africa
South Africa: Exports of commodity 3 was 13.13 billion constant US$ in 2004. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2004)
13.13 billion constant US$
Change on year
down 56.6%
World rank
1st
of 43 countries
All-time high
30.28 billion constant US$
in 2003
All-time low
444.75 million constant US$
in 1965
Years of data
40
1965–2004
Exports of commodity 3 in South Africa, 1965–2004
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for exports of commodity 3 in South Africa is 13.13 billion constant US$, measured in 2004.
The figure is down 56.6% on the previous year and up 942.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of commodity 3 in South Africa peaked at 30.28 billion constant US$ in 2003 and was at its lowest, 444.75 million constant US$, in 1965.
South Africa ranks 1st of 43 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports of commodity 3 in South Africa, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 444.75 million constant US$ | — |
| 1966 | 458.98 million constant US$ | +3.2% |
| 1967 | 491.64 million constant US$ | +7.1% |
| 1968 | 587.32 million constant US$ | +19.5% |
| 1969 | 716.59 million constant US$ | +22.0% |
| 1970 | 804.93 million constant US$ | +12.3% |
| 1971 | 885.77 million constant US$ | +10.0% |
| 1972 | 927.32 million constant US$ | +4.7% |
| 1973 | 955.29 million constant US$ | +3.0% |
| 1974 | 1.19 billion constant US$ | +24.6% |
| 1975 | 1.42 billion constant US$ | +19.2% |
| 1976 | 1.39 billion constant US$ | -1.7% |
| 1977 | 1.15 billion constant US$ | -17.6% |
| 1978 | 1.22 billion constant US$ | +6.5% |
| 1979 | 1.23 billion constant US$ | +0.7% |
| 1980 | 1.35 billion constant US$ | +9.4% |
| 1981 | 1.56 billion constant US$ | +15.8% |
| 1982 | 583.97 million constant US$ | -62.6% |
| 1983 | 986.34 million constant US$ | +68.9% |
| 1984 | 1.41 billion constant US$ | +43.2% |
| 1985 | 1.53 billion constant US$ | +8.5% |
| 1986 | 1.46 billion constant US$ | -4.5% |
| 1987 | 1.42 billion constant US$ | -3.1% |
| 1988 | 1.59 billion constant US$ | +12.1% |
| 1989 | 1.67 billion constant US$ | +5.1% |
| 1990 | 1.81 billion constant US$ | +8.4% |
| 1991 | 1.89 billion constant US$ | +4.2% |
| 1992 | 1.94 billion constant US$ | +2.5% |
| 1993 | 1.16 billion constant US$ | -39.9% |
| 1994 | 1.26 billion constant US$ | +8.4% |
| 1995 | 2.61 billion constant US$ | +107.5% |
| 1996 | 2.28 billion constant US$ | -12.7% |
| 1997 | 1.69 billion constant US$ | -26.1% |
| 1998 | 2.21 billion constant US$ | +31.0% |
| 1999 | 4.46 billion constant US$ | +101.8% |
| 2000 | 6.71 billion constant US$ | +50.6% |
| 2001 | 15.34 billion constant US$ | +128.5% |
| 2002 | 23.20 billion constant US$ | +51.2% |
| 2003 | 30.28 billion constant US$ | +30.5% |
| 2004 | 13.13 billion constant US$ | -56.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 539.85 million constant US$ | 444.75 million constant US$ | 716.59 million constant US$ | 5 |
| 1970s | 1.12 billion constant US$ | 804.93 million constant US$ | 1.42 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.36 billion constant US$ | 583.97 million constant US$ | 1.67 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.13 billion constant US$ | 1.16 billion constant US$ | 4.46 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 17.73 billion constant US$ | 6.71 billion constant US$ | 30.28 billion constant US$ | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of commodity 3 in South Africa?
- Exports of commodity 3 in South Africa was 13.13 billion constant US$ in 2004, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest exports of commodity 3 recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 30.28 billion constant US$ in 2003.
- What is the lowest exports of commodity 3 recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 444.75 million constant US$ in 1965.
- How does South Africa rank for exports of commodity 3?
- South Africa ranks 1st out of 43 countries with data for 2004.
- Is exports of commodity 3 rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 942.5%. 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 3 (constant US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Exports of commodity 3 in 1987 constant US dollars and fob basis.