Exports of commodity 3 (current US$) in South Africa
South Africa: Exports of commodity 3 (current US$) was 12.32 billion current US$ in 2004. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2004)
12.32 billion current US$
Change on year
down 20.9%
World rank
1st
of 50 countries
All-time high
15.57 billion current US$
in 2003
All-time low
235.02 million current US$
in 1966
Years of data
40
1965–2004
Exports of commodity 3 in South Africa, 1965–2004
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for exports of commodity 3 in South Africa is 12.32 billion current US$, measured in 2004.
The figure is down 20.9% on the previous year and up 146.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of commodity 3 in South Africa peaked at 15.57 billion current US$ in 2003 and was at its lowest, 235.02 million current US$, in 1966.
South Africa ranks 1st of 50 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports of commodity 3 (current US$) in South Africa, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 248.99 million current US$ | — |
| 1966 | 235.02 million current US$ | -5.6% |
| 1967 | 249.51 million current US$ | +6.2% |
| 1968 | 380.12 million current US$ | +52.3% |
| 1969 | 665.64 million current US$ | +75.1% |
| 1970 | 715.26 million current US$ | +7.5% |
| 1971 | 831.96 million current US$ | +16.3% |
| 1972 | 961.91 million current US$ | +15.6% |
| 1973 | 1.10 billion current US$ | +14.2% |
| 1974 | 1.56 billion current US$ | +42.0% |
| 1975 | 2.32 billion current US$ | +48.9% |
| 1976 | 2.05 billion current US$ | -11.7% |
| 1977 | 1.45 billion current US$ | -29.1% |
| 1978 | 1.51 billion current US$ | +3.7% |
| 1979 | 1.24 billion current US$ | -18.0% |
| 1980 | 1.15 billion current US$ | -6.8% |
| 1981 | 1.60 billion current US$ | +38.5% |
| 1982 | 700.37 million current US$ | -56.1% |
| 1983 | 1.23 billion current US$ | +76.1% |
| 1984 | 1.84 billion current US$ | +49.0% |
| 1985 | 2.26 billion current US$ | +23.1% |
| 1986 | 2.06 billion current US$ | -8.9% |
| 1987 | 1.64 billion current US$ | -20.4% |
| 1988 | 1.59 billion current US$ | -3.2% |
| 1989 | 1.64 billion current US$ | +3.0% |
| 1990 | 1.81 billion current US$ | +10.7% |
| 1991 | 1.73 billion current US$ | -4.6% |
| 1992 | 1.82 billion current US$ | +5.5% |
| 1993 | 4.73 billion current US$ | +159.1% |
| 1994 | 5.00 billion current US$ | +5.9% |
| 1995 | 8.01 billion current US$ | +60.2% |
| 1996 | 7.84 billion current US$ | -2.2% |
| 1997 | 7.70 billion current US$ | -1.8% |
| 1998 | 5.27 billion current US$ | -31.5% |
| 1999 | 5.78 billion current US$ | +9.8% |
| 2000 | 6.15 billion current US$ | +6.3% |
| 2001 | 7.98 billion current US$ | +29.8% |
| 2002 | 8.34 billion current US$ | +4.5% |
| 2003 | 15.57 billion current US$ | +86.7% |
| 2004 | 12.32 billion current US$ | -20.9% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 12.32 billion current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 53.10 million current US$, 232.0× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 12.32 billion current US$ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 140.82 million current US$, 87.5× the median. (7 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Exports of commodity 3 (current US$) in South Africa changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | +159.1% | 1.82 billion current US$ | 4.73 billion current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 355.86 million current US$ | 235.02 million current US$ | 665.64 million current US$ | 5 |
| 1970s | 1.37 billion current US$ | 715.26 million current US$ | 2.32 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.57 billion current US$ | 700.37 million current US$ | 2.26 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.97 billion current US$ | 1.73 billion current US$ | 8.01 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.07 billion current US$ | 6.15 billion current US$ | 15.57 billion current 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 12.32 billion current 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 15.57 billion current US$ in 2003.
- What is the lowest exports of commodity 3 recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 235.02 million current US$ in 1966.
- How does South Africa rank for exports of commodity 3?
- South Africa ranks 1st out of 50 countries with data for 2004.
- Is exports of commodity 3 rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 146.2%. 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 (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Exports of commodity 3 in current US dollars and fob basis.