Food exports excluding fish (FAO, current US$) in Malawi
Malawi: Food exports excluding fish (FAO, current US$) was 208.27 million FAO, current US$ in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2010)
208.27 million FAO, current US$
Change on year
up 29.9%
World rank
22nd
of 53 countries
All-time high
227.61 million FAO, current US$
in 2007
All-time low
3.15 million FAO, current US$
in 1961
Years of data
50
1961–2010
Food exports excluding fish in Malawi, 1961–2010
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in FAO, current US$.
Analysis
Malawi recorded 208.27 million FAO, current US$ for food exports excluding fish in 2010.
That represents a change of up 29.9% on the previous year and up 620.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, food exports excluding fish in Malawi peaked at 227.61 million FAO, current US$ in 2007 and was at its lowest, 3.15 million FAO, current US$, in 1961.
That places Malawi 22nd out of 53 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Food exports excluding fish (FAO, current US$) in Malawi, year by year
| Year | FAO, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 3.15 million FAO, current US$ | — |
| 1962 | 6.12 million FAO, current US$ | +94.3% |
| 1963 | 6.89 million FAO, current US$ | +12.6% |
| 1964 | 6.25 million FAO, current US$ | -9.3% |
| 1965 | 7.69 million FAO, current US$ | +23.2% |
| 1966 | 7.90 million FAO, current US$ | +2.7% |
| 1967 | 16.83 million FAO, current US$ | +112.9% |
| 1968 | 10.84 million FAO, current US$ | -35.6% |
| 1969 | 11.46 million FAO, current US$ | +5.7% |
| 1970 | 7.63 million FAO, current US$ | -33.4% |
| 1971 | 12.13 million FAO, current US$ | +58.9% |
| 1972 | 15.25 million FAO, current US$ | +25.8% |
| 1973 | 21.58 million FAO, current US$ | +41.5% |
| 1974 | 28.12 million FAO, current US$ | +30.3% |
| 1975 | 27.29 million FAO, current US$ | -3.0% |
| 1976 | 43.29 million FAO, current US$ | +58.6% |
| 1977 | 34.56 million FAO, current US$ | -20.2% |
| 1978 | 27.53 million FAO, current US$ | -20.4% |
| 1979 | 41.81 million FAO, current US$ | +51.9% |
| 1980 | 77.99 million FAO, current US$ | +86.5% |
| 1981 | 86.10 million FAO, current US$ | +10.4% |
| 1982 | 35.10 million FAO, current US$ | -59.2% |
| 1983 | 54.48 million FAO, current US$ | +55.2% |
| 1984 | 48.54 million FAO, current US$ | -10.9% |
| 1985 | 49.95 million FAO, current US$ | +2.9% |
| 1986 | 46.33 million FAO, current US$ | -7.3% |
| 1987 | 48.20 million FAO, current US$ | +4.0% |
| 1988 | 45.56 million FAO, current US$ | -5.5% |
| 1989 | 30.81 million FAO, current US$ | -32.4% |
| 1990 | 34.55 million FAO, current US$ | +12.1% |
| 1991 | 36.06 million FAO, current US$ | +4.4% |
| 1992 | 22.18 million FAO, current US$ | -38.5% |
| 1993 | 21.48 million FAO, current US$ | -3.2% |
| 1994 | 35.93 million FAO, current US$ | +67.3% |
| 1995 | 39.08 million FAO, current US$ | +8.7% |
| 1996 | 49.53 million FAO, current US$ | +26.8% |
| 1997 | 51.71 million FAO, current US$ | +4.4% |
| 1998 | 60.33 million FAO, current US$ | +16.7% |
| 1999 | 43.62 million FAO, current US$ | -27.7% |
| 2000 | 28.90 million FAO, current US$ | -33.8% |
| 2001 | 74.90 million FAO, current US$ | +159.2% |
| 2002 | 50.85 million FAO, current US$ | -32.1% |
| 2003 | 122.18 million FAO, current US$ | +140.3% |
| 2004 | 74.71 million FAO, current US$ | -38.9% |
| 2005 | 64.71 million FAO, current US$ | -13.4% |
| 2006 | 80.06 million FAO, current US$ | +23.7% |
| 2007 | 227.61 million FAO, current US$ | +184.3% |
| 2008 | 103.30 million FAO, current US$ | -54.6% |
| 2009 | 160.39 million FAO, current US$ | +55.3% |
| 2010 | 208.27 million FAO, current US$ | +29.9% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 208.27 million FAO, current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 85.40 million FAO, current US$, 2.4× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 208.27 million FAO, current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 121.83 million FAO, current US$, 1.7× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8.57 million FAO, current US$ | 3.15 million FAO, current US$ | 16.83 million FAO, current US$ | 9 |
| 1970s | 25.92 million FAO, current US$ | 7.63 million FAO, current US$ | 43.29 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 52.31 million FAO, current US$ | 30.81 million FAO, current US$ | 86.10 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 39.45 million FAO, current US$ | 21.48 million FAO, current US$ | 60.33 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 98.76 million FAO, current US$ | 28.90 million FAO, current US$ | 227.61 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 208.27 million FAO, current US$ | 208.27 million FAO, current US$ | 208.27 million FAO, current US$ | 1 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
- 19 Eswatini 232.46 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 20 Senegal 221.49 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 21 Botswana 210.50 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 23 Namibia 195.91 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 24 Somalia 163.17 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 25 Niger 158.85 million FAO, current US$ compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is food exports excluding fish in Malawi?
- Food exports excluding fish in Malawi was 208.27 million 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 Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 227.61 million FAO, current US$ in 2007.
- What is the lowest food exports excluding fish recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.15 million FAO, current US$ in 1961.
- How does Malawi rank for food exports excluding fish?
- Malawi ranks 22nd out of 53 countries with data for 2010.
- Is food exports excluding fish rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 620.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malawi 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.