Exports of commodity 4 in South Africa
South Africa: Exports of commodity 4 was 3.74 billion constant US$ in 2004. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2004)
3.74 billion constant US$
Change on year
down 16.9%
World rank
1st
of 39 countries
All-time high
4.50 billion constant US$
in 2003
All-time low
156.71 million constant US$
in 1981
Years of data
40
1965–2004
Exports of commodity 4 in South Africa, 1965–2004
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 3.74 billion constant US$ for exports of commodity 4 in 2004.
That represents a change of down 16.9% on the previous year and up 473.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of commodity 4 in South Africa peaked at 4.50 billion constant US$ in 2003 and was at its lowest, 156.71 million constant US$, in 1981.
That places South Africa 1st out of 39 countries with data for 2004, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports of commodity 4 in South Africa, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 268.09 million constant US$ | — |
| 1966 | 456.05 million constant US$ | +70.1% |
| 1967 | 628.68 million constant US$ | +37.9% |
| 1968 | 296.90 million constant US$ | -52.8% |
| 1969 | 334.81 million constant US$ | +12.8% |
| 1970 | 700.11 million constant US$ | +109.1% |
| 1971 | 455.63 million constant US$ | -34.9% |
| 1972 | 390.92 million constant US$ | -14.2% |
| 1973 | 510.96 million constant US$ | +30.7% |
| 1974 | 230.59 million constant US$ | -54.9% |
| 1975 | 261.42 million constant US$ | +13.4% |
| 1976 | 451.58 million constant US$ | +72.7% |
| 1977 | 432.00 million constant US$ | -4.3% |
| 1978 | 297.61 million constant US$ | -31.1% |
| 1979 | 333.50 million constant US$ | +12.1% |
| 1980 | 173.64 million constant US$ | -47.9% |
| 1981 | 156.71 million constant US$ | -9.7% |
| 1982 | 197.91 million constant US$ | +26.3% |
| 1983 | 226.42 million constant US$ | +14.4% |
| 1984 | 474.49 million constant US$ | +109.6% |
| 1985 | 667.63 million constant US$ | +40.7% |
| 1986 | 759.05 million constant US$ | +13.7% |
| 1987 | 634.46 million constant US$ | -16.4% |
| 1988 | 626.09 million constant US$ | -1.3% |
| 1989 | 932.76 million constant US$ | +49.0% |
| 1990 | 728.62 million constant US$ | -21.9% |
| 1991 | 1.03 billion constant US$ | +41.8% |
| 1992 | 906.03 million constant US$ | -12.3% |
| 1993 | 594.84 million constant US$ | -34.3% |
| 1994 | 652.18 million constant US$ | +9.6% |
| 1995 | 467.30 million constant US$ | -28.3% |
| 1996 | 507.25 million constant US$ | +8.5% |
| 1997 | 628.87 million constant US$ | +24.0% |
| 1998 | 1.09 billion constant US$ | +73.7% |
| 1999 | 1.55 billion constant US$ | +42.0% |
| 2000 | 1.99 billion constant US$ | +28.4% |
| 2001 | 1.60 billion constant US$ | -19.4% |
| 2002 | 2.21 billion constant US$ | +37.8% |
| 2003 | 4.50 billion constant US$ | +103.7% |
| 2004 | 3.74 billion constant US$ | -16.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 396.90 million constant US$ | 268.09 million constant US$ | 628.68 million constant US$ | 5 |
| 1970s | 406.43 million constant US$ | 230.59 million constant US$ | 700.11 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 484.92 million constant US$ | 156.71 million constant US$ | 932.76 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 816.19 million constant US$ | 467.30 million constant US$ | 1.55 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.81 billion constant US$ | 1.60 billion constant US$ | 4.50 billion constant US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 2 Equatorial Guinea 1.71 billion constant US$ compare
- 3 Tanzania, United Republic of 927.36 million constant US$ compare
- 4 Kenya 895.75 million constant US$ compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of commodity 4 in South Africa?
- Exports of commodity 4 in South Africa was 3.74 billion constant US$ in 2004, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest exports of commodity 4 recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 4.50 billion constant US$ in 2003.
- What is the lowest exports of commodity 4 recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 156.71 million constant US$ in 1981.
- How does South Africa rank for exports of commodity 4?
- South Africa ranks 1st out of 39 countries with data for 2004.
- Is exports of commodity 4 rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 473.8%. 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 4 (constant US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Exports of commodity 4 in 1987 constant US dollars and fob basis.