Manufactures exports (current US$) in Zambia
Zambia: Manufactures exports (current US$) was 261.74 million current US$ in 2003. ◆ Volatile
Manufactures exports in Zambia, 1983–2003
Source: World Bank staff estimates from the COMTRADE database maintained by the United Nations Statistics Division. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for manufactures exports in Zambia is 261.74 million current US$, measured in 2003. That is the highest value across all 21 years on record.
The figure is up 23.1% on the previous year and up 153.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, manufactures exports in Zambia peaked at 261.74 million current US$ in 2003 and was at its lowest, 36.21 million current US$, in 1989.
Zambia ranks 22nd of 44 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Manufactures exports (current US$) in Zambia, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 102.40 million current US$ | — |
| 1984 | 99.20 million current US$ | -3.1% |
| 1985 | 59.77 million current US$ | -39.7% |
| 1986 | 47.04 million current US$ | -21.3% |
| 1987 | 42.21 million current US$ | -10.3% |
| 1988 | 50.63 million current US$ | +19.9% |
| 1989 | 36.21 million current US$ | -28.5% |
| 1990 | 66.70 million current US$ | +84.2% |
| 1991 | 46.11 million current US$ | -30.9% |
| 1992 | 62.00 million current US$ | +34.5% |
| 1993 | 103.46 million current US$ | +66.9% |
| 1994 | 128.55 million current US$ | +24.3% |
| 1995 | 154.81 million current US$ | +20.4% |
| 1996 | 168.31 million current US$ | +8.7% |
| 1997 | 179.70 million current US$ | +6.8% |
| 1998 | 193.78 million current US$ | +7.8% |
| 1999 | 189.07 million current US$ | -2.4% |
| 2000 | 162.96 million current US$ | -13.8% |
| 2001 | 202.57 million current US$ | +24.3% |
| 2002 | 212.55 million current US$ | +4.9% |
| 2003 | 261.74 million current US$ | +23.1% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 261.74 million current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 120.28 million current US$, 2.2× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 261.74 million current US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 644.02 million current US$, 41% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 62.50 million current US$ | 36.21 million current US$ | 102.40 million current US$ | 7 |
| 1990s | 129.25 million current US$ | 46.11 million current US$ | 193.78 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 209.95 million current US$ | 162.96 million current US$ | 261.74 million current US$ | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is manufactures exports in Zambia?
- Manufactures exports in Zambia was 261.74 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 Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 261.74 million current US$ in 2003.
- What is the lowest manufactures exports recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 36.21 million current US$ in 1989.
- How does Zambia rank for manufactures exports?
- Zambia ranks 22nd out of 44 countries with data for 2003.
- Is manufactures exports rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 153.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia 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).