Food exports excluding fish in Africa
Africa: Food exports excluding fish was 23.19 billion FAO, current US$ in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2010)
23.19 billion FAO, current US$
Change on year
down 0.4%
Rank
1st
of 6 groups
All-time high
23.28 billion FAO, current US$
in 2009
All-time low
1.94 billion FAO, current US$
in 1961
Years of data
50
1961–2010
Food exports excluding fish in Africa, 1961–2010
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in FAO, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for food exports excluding fish in Africa is 23.19 billion FAO, current US$, measured in 2010.
That represents a change of down 0.4% on the previous year and up 196.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, food exports excluding fish in Africa peaked at 23.28 billion FAO, current US$ in 2009 and was at its lowest, 1.94 billion FAO, current US$, in 1961.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Food exports excluding fish in Africa, year by year
| Year | FAO, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1.94 billion FAO, current US$ | — |
| 1962 | 2.01 billion FAO, current US$ | +4.0% |
| 1963 | 2.23 billion FAO, current US$ | +10.8% |
| 1964 | 2.27 billion FAO, current US$ | +1.6% |
| 1965 | 2.22 billion FAO, current US$ | -2.3% |
| 1966 | 2.16 billion FAO, current US$ | -2.4% |
| 1967 | 2.36 billion FAO, current US$ | +9.2% |
| 1968 | 2.61 billion FAO, current US$ | +10.4% |
| 1969 | 2.68 billion FAO, current US$ | +2.6% |
| 1970 | 2.82 billion FAO, current US$ | +5.5% |
| 1971 | 2.79 billion FAO, current US$ | -1.2% |
| 1972 | 3.28 billion FAO, current US$ | +17.7% |
| 1973 | 3.95 billion FAO, current US$ | +20.4% |
| 1974 | 5.58 billion FAO, current US$ | +41.1% |
| 1975 | 5.65 billion FAO, current US$ | +1.1% |
| 1976 | 5.36 billion FAO, current US$ | -5.1% |
| 1977 | 6.04 billion FAO, current US$ | +12.7% |
| 1978 | 6.82 billion FAO, current US$ | +13.1% |
| 1979 | 6.86 billion FAO, current US$ | +0.5% |
| 1980 | 7.83 billion FAO, current US$ | +14.2% |
| 1981 | 7.16 billion FAO, current US$ | -8.6% |
| 1982 | 6.14 billion FAO, current US$ | -14.3% |
| 1983 | 5.08 billion FAO, current US$ | -17.3% |
| 1984 | 5.49 billion FAO, current US$ | +8.2% |
| 1985 | 5.29 billion FAO, current US$ | -3.7% |
| 1986 | 6.08 billion FAO, current US$ | +15.0% |
| 1987 | 6.58 billion FAO, current US$ | +8.1% |
| 1988 | 6.09 billion FAO, current US$ | -7.5% |
| 1989 | 6.51 billion FAO, current US$ | +7.0% |
| 1990 | 6.74 billion FAO, current US$ | +3.5% |
| 1991 | 6.52 billion FAO, current US$ | -3.3% |
| 1992 | 6.31 billion FAO, current US$ | -3.3% |
| 1993 | 6.32 billion FAO, current US$ | +0.3% |
| 1994 | 7.47 billion FAO, current US$ | +18.2% |
| 1995 | 8.20 billion FAO, current US$ | +9.7% |
| 1996 | 9.63 billion FAO, current US$ | +17.5% |
| 1997 | 8.96 billion FAO, current US$ | -6.9% |
| 1998 | 9.40 billion FAO, current US$ | +4.8% |
| 1999 | 9.05 billion FAO, current US$ | -3.7% |
| 2000 | 7.81 billion FAO, current US$ | -13.7% |
| 2001 | 8.15 billion FAO, current US$ | +4.2% |
| 2002 | 9.44 billion FAO, current US$ | +15.9% |
| 2003 | 11.31 billion FAO, current US$ | +19.8% |
| 2004 | 12.72 billion FAO, current US$ | +12.5% |
| 2005 | 13.55 billion FAO, current US$ | +6.5% |
| 2006 | 14.88 billion FAO, current US$ | +9.7% |
| 2007 | 15.97 billion FAO, current US$ | +7.3% |
| 2008 | 19.96 billion FAO, current US$ | +25.0% |
| 2009 | 23.28 billion FAO, current US$ | +16.6% |
| 2010 | 23.19 billion FAO, current US$ | -0.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.27 billion FAO, current US$ | 1.94 billion FAO, current US$ | 2.68 billion FAO, current US$ | 9 |
| 1970s | 4.91 billion FAO, current US$ | 2.79 billion FAO, current US$ | 6.86 billion FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.23 billion FAO, current US$ | 5.08 billion FAO, current US$ | 7.83 billion FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 7.86 billion FAO, current US$ | 6.31 billion FAO, current US$ | 9.63 billion FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 13.71 billion FAO, current US$ | 7.81 billion FAO, current US$ | 23.28 billion FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 23.19 billion FAO, current US$ | 23.19 billion FAO, current US$ | 23.19 billion FAO, current US$ | 1 |
Countries ranked near Africa
- 1 Cote d'Ivoire 4.34 billion FAO, current US$ compare
- 2 South Africa 4.33 billion FAO, current US$ compare
- 3 Egypt 2.11 billion FAO, current US$ compare
- 4 Morocco 1.73 billion FAO, current US$ compare
More trade data for Africa
- Milking, dairy machinery (trade) — Import Value 64,599 1000 USD (2007)
- Milking, dairy machinery (trade) — Export Value 2,418 1000 USD (2007)
- Ploughs (e.g. reversible and non-reversible ploughs) — Import Value 12,951 1000 USD (2007)
- Pedestrian controlled tractors (single axle tractors) — Import Value 20,251 1000 USD (2007)
- Net long-term borrowing 496.17 million BoP, current US$ (2011)
- Pesticides imports 992.27 million FAO, current US$ (2011)
- Manure spreaders and Fertiliser distributors — Import Value 8,033 1000 USD (2007)
- Food imports excluding fish 51.61 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Total agricultural imports 62.76 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports 18.44 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
Frequently asked questions
- What is food exports excluding fish in Africa?
- Food exports excluding fish in Africa was 23.19 billion FAO, current US$ in 2010, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest food exports excluding fish recorded in Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 23.28 billion FAO, current US$ in 2009.
- What is the lowest food exports excluding fish recorded in Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.94 billion FAO, current US$ in 1961.
- How does Africa rank for food exports excluding fish?
- Africa ranks 1st out of 6 groups with data for 2010.
- Is food exports excluding fish rising or falling in Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 196.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site, published as part of Food exports excluding fish (FAO, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Food exports an are expressed in current U.S. dollars at free on board (fob) prices. Excludes fish.