Merchandise export volume index in Africa
Africa: Merchandise export volume index was 197.63 in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise export volume index in Africa, 1965–2008
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
The most recent figure for merchandise export volume index in Africa is 197.63, measured in 2008.
The figure is down 3.6% on the previous year and up 52.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise export volume index in Africa peaked at 205.03 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 14.59, in 1968.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise export volume index in Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 20.91 | — |
| 1966 | 25.95 | +24.1% |
| 1967 | 21.24 | -18.2% |
| 1968 | 14.59 | -31.3% |
| 1969 | 32.01 | +119.4% |
| 1970 | 39.78 | +24.3% |
| 1971 | 40.9 | +2.8% |
| 1972 | 43.33 | +6.0% |
| 1973 | 40.57 | -6.4% |
| 1974 | 39.25 | -3.3% |
| 1975 | 45.89 | +16.9% |
| 1976 | 47.86 | +4.3% |
| 1977 | 50.06 | +4.6% |
| 1978 | 51.72 | +3.3% |
| 1979 | 49.71 | -3.9% |
| 1980 | 52.95 | +6.5% |
| 1981 | 98.6 | +86.2% |
| 1982 | 93.3 | -5.4% |
| 1983 | 82.68 | -11.4% |
| 1984 | 95.83 | +15.9% |
| 1985 | 92.32 | -3.7% |
| 1986 | 96.84 | +4.9% |
| 1987 | 100 | +3.3% |
| 1988 | 100.96 | +1.0% |
| 1989 | 99.52 | -1.4% |
| 1990 | 101.03 | +1.5% |
| 1991 | 105.43 | +4.4% |
| 1992 | 101.46 | -3.8% |
| 1993 | 100.24 | -1.2% |
| 1994 | 110.53 | +10.3% |
| 1995 | 115.43 | +4.4% |
| 1996 | 125.42 | +8.7% |
| 1997 | 130.48 | +4.0% |
| 1998 | 129.95 | -0.4% |
| 1999 | 122.85 | -5.5% |
| 2000 | 126.79 | +3.2% |
| 2001 | 131.3 | +3.6% |
| 2002 | 125.35 | -4.5% |
| 2003 | 133.5 | +6.5% |
| 2004 | 142.97 | +7.1% |
| 2005 | 179.02 | +25.2% |
| 2006 | 158.79 | -11.3% |
| 2007 | 205.03 | +29.1% |
| 2008 | 197.63 | -3.6% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Merchandise export volume index in Africa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | +119.4% | 14.59 | 32.01 |
| 1981 | +86.2% | 52.95 | 98.6 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 22.94 | 14.59 | 32.01 | 5 |
| 1970s | 44.91 | 39.25 | 51.72 | 10 |
| 1980s | 91.3 | 52.95 | 100.96 | 10 |
| 1990s | 114.28 | 100.24 | 130.48 | 10 |
| 2000s | 155.6 | 125.35 | 205.03 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Africa
- 1 Mauritania 546.99 million compare
- 2 Egypt 256.96 million compare
- 3 Gambia 60.99 million compare
- 4 Seychelles 2,626 compare
- 5 Mozambique 1,916 compare
- 6 Ghana 743.68 compare
- 7 Lesotho 735.02 compare
More trade data for Africa
- Milking, dairy machinery (trade) — Import Value 64,599 1000 USD (2007)
- Milking, dairy machinery (trade) — Export Value 2,418 1000 USD (2007)
- Ploughs (e.g. reversible and non-reversible ploughs) — Import Value 12,951 1000 USD (2007)
- Pedestrian controlled tractors (single axle tractors) — Import Value 20,251 1000 USD (2007)
- Net long-term borrowing 496.17 million BoP, current US$ (2011)
- Pesticides imports 992.27 million FAO, current US$ (2011)
- Manure spreaders and Fertiliser distributors — Import Value 8,033 1000 USD (2007)
- Food imports excluding fish 51.61 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Total agricultural imports 62.76 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports 18.44 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise export volume index in Africa?
- Merchandise export volume index in Africa was 197.63 in 2008, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise export volume index recorded in Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 205.03 in 2007.
- What is the lowest merchandise export volume index recorded in Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.59 in 1968.
- How does Africa rank for merchandise export volume index?
- Africa ranks 4th out of 5 groups with data for 2008.
- Is merchandise export volume index rising or falling in Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 52.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Merchandise export volume index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Merchandise exports volume index with 1987=100.