Manufactures exports in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Manufactures exports was 894.75 million constant US$ in 2011. ▼ Falling
Manufactures exports in Zimbabwe, 1987–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for manufactures exports in Zimbabwe is 894.75 million constant US$, measured in 2011.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.2% on the previous year and down 38.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, manufactures exports in Zimbabwe peaked at 1.46 billion constant US$ in 2001 and was at its lowest, 367.90 million constant US$, in 2008.
That places Zimbabwe 7th out of 38 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 25 years of available data.
Manufactures exports in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 747.51 million constant US$ | — |
| 1988 | 801.93 million constant US$ | +7.3% |
| 1989 | 796.40 million constant US$ | -0.7% |
| 1990 | 747.51 million constant US$ | -6.1% |
| 1991 | 768.44 million constant US$ | +2.8% |
| 1992 | 778.69 million constant US$ | +1.3% |
| 1993 | 939.68 million constant US$ | +20.7% |
| 1994 | 1.11 billion constant US$ | +18.4% |
| 1995 | 1.04 billion constant US$ | -6.9% |
| 1996 | 1.11 billion constant US$ | +7.2% |
| 1997 | 1.23 billion constant US$ | +10.4% |
| 1998 | 906.90 million constant US$ | -26.0% |
| 1999 | 903.68 million constant US$ | -0.4% |
| 2000 | 1.22 billion constant US$ | +35.1% |
| 2001 | 1.46 billion constant US$ | +19.4% |
| 2002 | 1.21 billion constant US$ | -17.1% |
| 2003 | 971.95 million constant US$ | -19.6% |
| 2004 | 729.37 million constant US$ | -25.0% |
| 2005 | 661.87 million constant US$ | -9.3% |
| 2006 | 554.91 million constant US$ | -16.2% |
| 2007 | 439.57 million constant US$ | -20.8% |
| 2008 | 367.90 million constant US$ | -16.3% |
| 2009 | 421.82 million constant US$ | +14.7% |
| 2010 | 804.42 million constant US$ | +90.7% |
| 2011 | 894.75 million constant US$ | +11.2% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 894.75 million constant US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 76.95 million constant US$, 11.6× the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 894.75 million constant US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 275.48 million constant US$, 3.2× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 781.95 million constant US$ | 747.51 million constant US$ | 801.93 million constant US$ | 3 |
| 1990s | 953.03 million constant US$ | 747.51 million constant US$ | 1.23 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 803.42 million constant US$ | 367.90 million constant US$ | 1.46 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 849.58 million constant US$ | 804.42 million constant US$ | 894.75 million constant US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
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Frequently asked questions
- What is manufactures exports in Zimbabwe?
- Manufactures exports in Zimbabwe was 894.75 million constant US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest manufactures exports recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 1.46 billion constant US$ in 2001.
- What is the lowest manufactures exports recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 367.90 million constant US$ in 2008.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for manufactures exports?
- Zimbabwe ranks 7th out of 38 countries with data for 2011.
- Is manufactures exports rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 38.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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.