Manufactures exports in Malawi
Malawi: Manufactures exports was 144.99 million constant US$ in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Manufactures exports in Malawi, 1985–2009
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
In 2009, manufactures exports in Malawi stood at 144.99 million constant US$. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
The figure is up 20.3% on the previous year and up 134.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, manufactures exports in Malawi peaked at 144.99 million constant US$ in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0 constant US$, in 1985.
Malawi ranks 17th of 38 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Manufactures exports in Malawi, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1986 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1987 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1988 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1989 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1990 | 27.56 million constant US$ | — |
| 1991 | 22.69 million constant US$ | -17.6% |
| 1992 | 27.20 million constant US$ | +19.9% |
| 1993 | 33.30 million constant US$ | +22.4% |
| 1994 | 39.33 million constant US$ | +18.1% |
| 1995 | 44.32 million constant US$ | +12.7% |
| 1996 | 65.08 million constant US$ | +46.8% |
| 1997 | 73.31 million constant US$ | +12.6% |
| 1998 | 66.91 million constant US$ | -8.7% |
| 1999 | 61.85 million constant US$ | -7.6% |
| 2000 | 61.59 million constant US$ | -0.4% |
| 2001 | 94.11 million constant US$ | +52.8% |
| 2002 | 83.98 million constant US$ | -10.8% |
| 2003 | 109.32 million constant US$ | +30.2% |
| 2004 | 102.95 million constant US$ | -5.8% |
| 2005 | 109.12 million constant US$ | +6.0% |
| 2006 | 111.28 million constant US$ | +2.0% |
| 2007 | 117.58 million constant US$ | +5.7% |
| 2008 | 120.49 million constant US$ | +2.5% |
| 2009 | 144.99 million constant US$ | +20.3% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 144.99 million constant US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 76.95 million constant US$, 1.9× the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 144.99 million constant US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 4.00 million constant US$, 36.3× the median. (12 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 constant US$ | 0 constant US$ | 0 constant US$ | 5 |
| 1990s | 46.15 million constant US$ | 22.69 million constant US$ | 73.31 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 105.54 million constant US$ | 61.59 million constant US$ | 144.99 million constant US$ | 10 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
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Frequently asked questions
- What is manufactures exports in Malawi?
- Manufactures exports in Malawi was 144.99 million constant US$ in 2009, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest manufactures exports recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 144.99 million constant US$ in 2009.
- What is the lowest manufactures exports recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 constant US$ in 1985.
- How does Malawi rank for manufactures exports?
- Malawi ranks 17th out of 38 countries with data for 2009.
- Is manufactures exports rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 134.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malawi 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.