Manufactures exports in Africa
Africa: Manufactures exports was 20.26 billion constant US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
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$, in 1965.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.34 billion constant US$ | 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
- Net long-term borrowing 496.17 million BoP, current US$ (2011)
- Pesticides imports 992.27 million FAO, current US$ (2011)
- 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)
- Cereal imports quantity 66.37 million FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Total agricultural exports 35.30 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports 1.05 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports quantity 3.62 million FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Merchandise exports, WB 443.28 billion current US$ (2009)
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.