Manufactures exports (current US$) in Nigeria
Nigeria: Manufactures exports (current US$) was 90.12 million current US$ in 2003. ◆ Volatile
Manufactures exports in Nigeria, 1988–2003
Source: World Bank staff estimates from the COMTRADE database maintained by the United Nations Statistics Division. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for manufactures exports in Nigeria is 90.12 million current US$, measured in 2003.
That represents a change of down 7.1% on the previous year and up 127.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, manufactures exports in Nigeria peaked at 405.52 million current US$ in 2000 and was at its lowest, 26.60 million current US$, in 1999.
That places Nigeria 26th out of 44 countries with data for 2003, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Manufactures exports (current US$) in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 28.28 million current US$ | — |
| 1989 | 39.25 million current US$ | +38.8% |
| 1990 | 69.57 million current US$ | +77.3% |
| 1991 | 84.89 million current US$ | +22.0% |
| 1992 | 35.66 million current US$ | -58.0% |
| 1993 | 39.70 million current US$ | +11.3% |
| 1994 | 47.08 million current US$ | +18.6% |
| 1995 | 70.40 million current US$ | +49.6% |
| 1996 | 46.75 million current US$ | -33.6% |
| 1997 | 39.76 million current US$ | -14.9% |
| 1998 | 139.66 million current US$ | +251.3% |
| 1999 | 26.60 million current US$ | -81.0% |
| 2000 | 405.52 million current US$ | +1424.3% |
| 2001 | 88.19 million current US$ | -78.3% |
| 2002 | 96.96 million current US$ | +9.9% |
| 2003 | 90.12 million current US$ | -7.1% |
Nigeria compared with similar countries
- Nigeria's 90.12 million current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 120.28 million current US$, 75% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Nigeria's 90.12 million current US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 644.02 million current US$, 14% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Manufactures exports (current US$) in Nigeria changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | +1424.3% | 26.60 million current US$ | 405.52 million current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 33.76 million current US$ | 28.28 million current US$ | 39.25 million current US$ | 2 |
| 1990s | 60.01 million current US$ | 26.60 million current US$ | 139.66 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 170.20 million current US$ | 88.19 million current US$ | 405.52 million current US$ | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is manufactures exports in Nigeria?
- Manufactures exports in Nigeria was 90.12 million current US$ in 2003, according to World Bank staff estimates from the COMTRADE database maintained by the United Nations Statistics Division.
- What is the highest manufactures exports recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 405.52 million current US$ in 2000.
- What is the lowest manufactures exports recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 26.60 million current US$ in 1999.
- How does Nigeria rank for manufactures exports?
- Nigeria ranks 26th out of 44 countries with data for 2003.
- Is manufactures exports rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 127.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank staff estimates from the COMTRADE database maintained by the United Nations Statistics Division, published as part of Manufactures exports (current 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).