Merchandise export volume index in North Africa
North Africa: Merchandise export volume index was 160.23 in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise export volume index in North Africa, 1970–2008
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
The most recent figure for merchandise export volume index in North Africa is 160.23, measured in 2008.
The figure is down 6.3% on the previous year and up 16.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise export volume index in North Africa peaked at 853.37 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 31.07, in 1970.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise export volume index in North Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 31.07 | — |
| 1971 | 31.81 | +2.4% |
| 1972 | 35.19 | +10.6% |
| 1973 | 32.32 | -8.1% |
| 1974 | 32.07 | -0.8% |
| 1975 | 34.06 | +6.2% |
| 1976 | 40.45 | +18.7% |
| 1977 | 40.73 | +0.7% |
| 1978 | 44.7 | +9.7% |
| 1979 | 46.76 | +4.6% |
| 1980 | 48.3 | +3.3% |
| 1981 | 48.93 | +1.3% |
| 1982 | 50.23 | +2.7% |
| 1983 | 51.25 | +2.0% |
| 1984 | 83.06 | +62.1% |
| 1985 | 82.2 | -1.0% |
| 1986 | 91.85 | +11.7% |
| 1987 | 86.5 | -5.8% |
| 1988 | 92.19 | +6.6% |
| 1989 | 90.99 | -1.3% |
| 1990 | 104.49 | +14.8% |
| 1991 | 110.35 | +5.6% |
| 1992 | 108.76 | -1.4% |
| 1993 | 111.11 | +2.2% |
| 1994 | 111.52 | +0.4% |
| 1995 | 131.07 | +17.5% |
| 1996 | 138.14 | +5.4% |
| 1997 | 137.82 | -0.2% |
| 1998 | 137.7 | -0.1% |
| 1999 | 139.35 | +1.2% |
| 2000 | 141.56 | +1.6% |
| 2001 | 142.02 | +0.3% |
| 2002 | 148.98 | +4.9% |
| 2003 | 153.63 | +3.1% |
| 2004 | 161.89 | +5.4% |
| 2005 | 853.37 | +427.1% |
| 2006 | 158.79 | -81.4% |
| 2007 | 171.05 | +7.7% |
| 2008 | 160.23 | -6.3% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Merchandise export volume index in North 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | +427.1% | 161.89 | 853.37 |
| 2006 | -81.4% | 853.37 | 158.79 |
| 1984 | +62.1% | 51.25 | 83.06 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 36.92 | 31.07 | 46.76 | 10 |
| 1980s | 72.55 | 48.3 | 92.19 | 10 |
| 1990s | 123.03 | 104.49 | 139.35 | 10 |
| 2000s | 232.39 | 141.56 | 853.37 | 9 |
Countries ranked near North Africa
More trade data for North Africa
- Net long-term borrowing 758.90 million BoP, current US$ (2011)
- Pesticides imports 148.36 million FAO, current US$ (2011)
- Total agricultural imports 26.97 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Food imports excluding fish 22.64 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports 8.63 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Total agricultural exports 5.78 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports quantity 36.58 million FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Cereal exports quantity 495,830 FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Cereal exports 187.33 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Merchandise exports, WB 188.13 billion current US$ (2011)
Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise export volume index in North Africa?
- Merchandise export volume index in North Africa was 160.23 in 2008, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise export volume index recorded in North Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 853.37 in 2005.
- What is the lowest merchandise export volume index recorded in North Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 31.07 in 1970.
- How does North Africa rank for merchandise export volume index?
- North Africa ranks 5th out of 5 groups with data for 2008.
- Is merchandise export volume index rising or falling in North Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North 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.