Exports of commodity 3 in South Africa
South Africa: Exports of commodity 3 was 12.32 billion current US$ in 2004. ◆ Volatile
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$, in 1966.
South Africa ranks 1st of 50 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 355.86 million current US$ | 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.