Manufactures exports (constant US$) in Africa
Africa: Manufactures exports (constant US$) was 20.26 billion constant US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
20.26 billion constant US$
Change on year
up 11.2%
Rank
1st
of 6 groups
All-time high
82.54 billion constant US$
in 2003
All-time low
4.25 billion constant US$
in 1965
Years of data
47
1965–2011
Manufactures exports in Africa, 1965–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for manufactures exports in Africa is 20.26 billion constant US$, measured in 2011.
That represents a change of up 11.2% on the previous year and down 59.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, manufactures exports in Africa peaked at 82.54 billion constant US$ in 2003 and was at its lowest, 4.25 billion constant US$, in 1965.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Manufactures exports (constant US$) in Africa, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 4.25 billion constant US$ | — |
| 1966 | 4.82 billion constant US$ | +13.3% |
| 1967 | 6.87 billion constant US$ | +42.4% |
| 1968 | 5.59 billion constant US$ | -18.6% |
| 1969 | 5.14 billion constant US$ | -8.0% |
| 1970 | 4.97 billion constant US$ | -3.3% |
| 1971 | 5.78 billion constant US$ | +16.3% |
| 1972 | 6.30 billion constant US$ | +9.0% |
| 1973 | 6.23 billion constant US$ | -1.2% |
| 1974 | 6.20 billion constant US$ | -0.3% |
| 1975 | 6.12 billion constant US$ | -1.3% |
| 1976 | 5.46 billion constant US$ | -10.9% |
| 1977 | 5.55 billion constant US$ | +1.7% |
| 1978 | 5.31 billion constant US$ | -4.4% |
| 1979 | 5.34 billion constant US$ | +0.6% |
| 1980 | 7.06 billion constant US$ | +32.3% |
| 1981 | 6.44 billion constant US$ | -8.8% |
| 1982 | 9.74 billion constant US$ | +51.2% |
| 1983 | 10.58 billion constant US$ | +8.7% |
| 1984 | 12.47 billion constant US$ | +17.9% |
| 1985 | 13.43 billion constant US$ | +7.7% |
| 1986 | 14.58 billion constant US$ | +8.5% |
| 1987 | 17.58 billion constant US$ | +20.6% |
| 1988 | 20.81 billion constant US$ | +18.4% |
| 1989 | 22.07 billion constant US$ | +6.1% |
| 1990 | 26.36 billion constant US$ | +19.4% |
| 1991 | 27.53 billion constant US$ | +4.4% |
| 1992 | 28.30 billion constant US$ | +2.8% |
| 1993 | 18.84 billion constant US$ | -33.4% |
| 1994 | 21.05 billion constant US$ | +11.8% |
| 1995 | 23.56 billion constant US$ | +11.9% |
| 1996 | 22.21 billion constant US$ | -5.7% |
| 1997 | 23.78 billion constant US$ | +7.1% |
| 1998 | 30.48 billion constant US$ | +28.2% |
| 1999 | 40.26 billion constant US$ | +32.1% |
| 2000 | 45.84 billion constant US$ | +13.9% |
| 2001 | 50.56 billion constant US$ | +10.3% |
| 2002 | 64.52 billion constant US$ | +27.6% |
| 2003 | 82.54 billion constant US$ | +27.9% |
| 2004 | 50.07 billion constant US$ | -39.3% |
| 2005 | 15.26 billion constant US$ | -69.5% |
| 2006 | 15.26 billion constant US$ | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 14.86 billion constant US$ | -2.7% |
| 2008 | 15.91 billion constant US$ | +7.1% |
| 2009 | 15.38 billion constant US$ | -3.3% |
| 2010 | 18.23 billion constant US$ | +18.5% |
| 2011 | 20.26 billion constant US$ | +11.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.34 billion constant US$ | 4.25 billion constant US$ | 6.87 billion constant US$ | 5 |
| 1970s | 5.73 billion constant US$ | 4.97 billion constant US$ | 6.30 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 13.48 billion constant US$ | 6.44 billion constant US$ | 22.07 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 26.24 billion constant US$ | 18.84 billion constant US$ | 40.26 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 37.02 billion constant US$ | 14.86 billion constant US$ | 82.54 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 19.24 billion constant US$ | 18.23 billion constant US$ | 20.26 billion constant US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Africa
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 manufactures exports in Africa?
- Manufactures exports in Africa was 20.26 billion constant US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest manufactures exports recorded in Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 82.54 billion constant US$ in 2003.
- What is the lowest manufactures exports recorded in Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.25 billion constant US$ in 1965.
- How does Africa rank for manufactures exports?
- Africa ranks 1st out of 6 groups with data for 2011.
- Is manufactures exports rising or falling in Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 59.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Manufactures exports (constant US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Manufactures comprise the commodities in SITC sections 5 (chemicals), 6 (basic manufactures), 7 (machinery and transport equipment), and 8 (miscellaneous manufactured goods), excluding division 68 (nonferrous metals) in 1987 constant US dollars. Values are on fob basis.