Manufactures exports in South Africa
South Africa: Manufactures exports was 34.43 billion constant US$ in 2004. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2004)
34.43 billion constant US$
Change on year
down 49.2%
World rank
1st
of 38 countries
All-time high
67.78 billion constant US$
in 2003
All-time low
4.25 billion constant US$
in 1965
Years of data
40
1965–2004
Manufactures exports in South Africa, 1965–2004
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
In 2004, manufactures exports in South Africa stood at 34.43 billion constant US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 49.2% on the previous year and up 342.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, manufactures exports in South Africa peaked at 67.78 billion constant US$ in 2003 and was at its lowest, 4.25 billion constant US$, in 1965.
South Africa ranks 1st of 38 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Manufactures exports in South Africa, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | 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 | 4.71 billion constant US$ | -8.4% |
| 1971 | 5.43 billion constant US$ | +15.2% |
| 1972 | 5.91 billion constant US$ | +8.8% |
| 1973 | 5.71 billion constant US$ | -3.3% |
| 1974 | 5.61 billion constant US$ | -1.7% |
| 1975 | 5.57 billion constant US$ | -0.8% |
| 1976 | 4.88 billion constant US$ | -12.4% |
| 1977 | 4.91 billion constant US$ | +0.7% |
| 1978 | 4.60 billion constant US$ | -6.3% |
| 1979 | 4.41 billion constant US$ | -4.2% |
| 1980 | 5.74 billion constant US$ | +30.2% |
| 1981 | 5.10 billion constant US$ | -11.1% |
| 1982 | 8.31 billion constant US$ | +62.9% |
| 1983 | 8.92 billion constant US$ | +7.3% |
| 1984 | 7.79 billion constant US$ | -12.7% |
| 1985 | 7.62 billion constant US$ | -2.2% |
| 1986 | 7.79 billion constant US$ | +2.2% |
| 1987 | 9.27 billion constant US$ | +19.0% |
| 1988 | 11.55 billion constant US$ | +24.6% |
| 1989 | 11.18 billion constant US$ | -3.2% |
| 1990 | 13.69 billion constant US$ | +22.4% |
| 1991 | 15.03 billion constant US$ | +9.8% |
| 1992 | 16.14 billion constant US$ | +7.4% |
| 1993 | 6.92 billion constant US$ | -57.1% |
| 1994 | 7.78 billion constant US$ | +12.4% |
| 1995 | 9.99 billion constant US$ | +28.4% |
| 1996 | 9.32 billion constant US$ | -6.7% |
| 1997 | 9.81 billion constant US$ | +5.2% |
| 1998 | 15.68 billion constant US$ | +59.9% |
| 1999 | 24.67 billion constant US$ | +57.4% |
| 2000 | 32.08 billion constant US$ | +30.0% |
| 2001 | 36.09 billion constant US$ | +12.5% |
| 2002 | 50.38 billion constant US$ | +39.6% |
| 2003 | 67.78 billion constant US$ | +34.5% |
| 2004 | 34.43 billion constant US$ | -49.2% |
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 | 5.17 billion constant US$ | 4.41 billion constant US$ | 5.91 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 8.33 billion constant US$ | 5.10 billion constant US$ | 11.55 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 12.90 billion constant US$ | 6.92 billion constant US$ | 24.67 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 44.15 billion constant US$ | 32.08 billion constant US$ | 67.78 billion constant US$ | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is manufactures exports in South Africa?
- Manufactures exports in South Africa was 34.43 billion constant US$ in 2004, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest manufactures exports recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 67.78 billion constant US$ in 2003.
- What is the lowest manufactures exports recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.25 billion constant US$ in 1965.
- How does South Africa rank for manufactures exports?
- South Africa ranks 1st out of 38 countries with data for 2004.
- Is manufactures exports rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 342.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South 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.