Exports of commodity 3 in South Africa
South Africa: Exports of commodity 3 was 195.7 volume index in 2004. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2004)
195.7 volume index
Change on year
down 56.6%
World rank
16th
of 39 countries
All-time high
451.15 volume index
in 2003
All-time low
17.32 volume index
in 1993
Years of data
40
1965–2004
Exports of commodity 3 in South Africa, 1965–2004
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in volume index.
Analysis
In 2004, exports of commodity 3 in South Africa stood at 195.7 volume index.
Compared with earlier readings it 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 451.15 volume index in 2003 and was at its lowest, 17.32 volume index, in 1993.
That places South Africa 16th out of 39 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 3 in South Africa, year by year
| Year | volume index | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 21.94 volume index | — |
| 1966 | 22.64 volume index | +3.2% |
| 1967 | 24.25 volume index | +7.1% |
| 1968 | 28.97 volume index | +19.5% |
| 1969 | 35.35 volume index | +22.0% |
| 1970 | 39.71 volume index | +12.3% |
| 1971 | 43.69 volume index | +10.0% |
| 1972 | 45.74 volume index | +4.7% |
| 1973 | 47.12 volume index | +3.0% |
| 1974 | 58.69 volume index | +24.6% |
| 1975 | 69.96 volume index | +19.2% |
| 1976 | 68.76 volume index | -1.7% |
| 1977 | 56.63 volume index | -17.6% |
| 1978 | 60.3 volume index | +6.5% |
| 1979 | 60.73 volume index | +0.7% |
| 1980 | 66.45 volume index | +9.4% |
| 1981 | 76.96 volume index | +15.8% |
| 1982 | 28.81 volume index | -62.6% |
| 1983 | 48.66 volume index | +68.9% |
| 1984 | 69.69 volume index | +43.2% |
| 1985 | 75.64 volume index | +8.5% |
| 1986 | 72.22 volume index | -4.5% |
| 1987 | 70 volume index | -3.1% |
| 1988 | 78.47 volume index | +12.1% |
| 1989 | 82.47 volume index | +5.1% |
| 1990 | 89.39 volume index | +8.4% |
| 1991 | 93.18 volume index | +4.2% |
| 1992 | 95.5 volume index | +2.5% |
| 1993 | 17.32 volume index | -81.9% |
| 1994 | 18.77 volume index | +8.4% |
| 1995 | 38.95 volume index | +107.5% |
| 1996 | 34.01 volume index | -12.7% |
| 1997 | 25.13 volume index | -26.1% |
| 1998 | 32.91 volume index | +31.0% |
| 1999 | 66.42 volume index | +101.8% |
| 2000 | 100 volume index | +50.6% |
| 2001 | 228.53 volume index | +128.5% |
| 2002 | 345.66 volume index | +51.2% |
| 2003 | 451.15 volume index | +30.5% |
| 2004 | 195.7 volume index | -56.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 26.63 volume index | 21.94 volume index | 35.35 volume index | 5 |
| 1970s | 55.14 volume index | 39.71 volume index | 69.96 volume index | 10 |
| 1980s | 66.94 volume index | 28.81 volume index | 82.47 volume index | 10 |
| 1990s | 51.16 volume index | 17.32 volume index | 95.5 volume index | 10 |
| 2000s | 264.21 volume index | 100 volume index | 451.15 volume index | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 13 Madagascar 212.53 volume index compare
- 14 Morocco 201.72 volume index compare
- 15 Botswana 201.52 volume index compare
- 17 Congo 171.78 volume index compare
- 18 Cote d'Ivoire 167.12 volume index compare
- 19 Seychelles 147.32 volume index compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of commodity 3 in South Africa?
- Exports of commodity 3 in South Africa was 195.7 volume index 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 451.15 volume index in 2003.
- What is the lowest exports of commodity 3 recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 17.32 volume index in 1993.
- How does South Africa rank for exports of commodity 3?
- South Africa ranks 16th out of 39 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 (volume index). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Export volume index of commodity 3 with 1987=100.