Manufactures exports in Botswana
Botswana: Manufactures exports was 59.61 million constant US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Manufactures exports in Botswana, 1990–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
In 2011, manufactures exports in Botswana stood at 59.61 million constant US$.
That represents a change of down 2.6% on the previous year and up 36.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, manufactures exports in Botswana peaked at 342.85 million constant US$ in 1990 and was at its lowest, 43.76 million constant US$, in 2001.
Botswana ranks 22nd of 38 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Manufactures exports in Botswana, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 342.85 million constant US$ | — |
| 1991 | 340.38 million constant US$ | -0.7% |
| 1992 | 293.68 million constant US$ | -13.7% |
| 1993 | 259.72 million constant US$ | -11.6% |
| 1994 | 253.28 million constant US$ | -2.5% |
| 1995 | 268.11 million constant US$ | +5.9% |
| 1996 | 240.94 million constant US$ | -10.1% |
| 1997 | 275.12 million constant US$ | +14.2% |
| 1998 | 212.28 million constant US$ | -22.8% |
| 1999 | 119.76 million constant US$ | -43.6% |
| 2000 | 60.49 million constant US$ | -49.5% |
| 2001 | 43.76 million constant US$ | -27.7% |
| 2002 | 48.14 million constant US$ | +10.0% |
| 2003 | 70.06 million constant US$ | +45.5% |
| 2004 | 111.55 million constant US$ | +59.2% |
| 2005 | 141.32 million constant US$ | +26.7% |
| 2006 | 67.65 million constant US$ | -52.1% |
| 2007 | 159.24 million constant US$ | +135.4% |
| 2008 | 91.21 million constant US$ | -42.7% |
| 2009 | 77.90 million constant US$ | -14.6% |
| 2010 | 61.21 million constant US$ | -21.4% |
| 2011 | 59.61 million constant US$ | -2.6% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 59.61 million constant US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 76.95 million constant US$, 77% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 260.61 million constant US$ | 119.76 million constant US$ | 342.85 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 87.13 million constant US$ | 43.76 million constant US$ | 159.24 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 60.41 million constant US$ | 59.61 million constant US$ | 61.21 million constant US$ | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is manufactures exports in Botswana?
- Manufactures exports in Botswana was 59.61 million constant US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest manufactures exports recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 342.85 million constant US$ in 1990.
- What is the lowest manufactures exports recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 43.76 million constant US$ in 2001.
- How does Botswana rank for manufactures exports?
- Botswana ranks 22nd out of 38 countries with data for 2011.
- Is manufactures exports rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana 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.