Merchandise exports (constant US$) in Mozambique
Mozambique: Merchandise exports (constant US$) was 1.86 billion constant US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise exports in Mozambique, 1980–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
In 2011, merchandise exports in Mozambique stood at 1.86 billion constant US$. That is the highest value across all 32 years on record.
That represents a change of up 6.9% on the previous year and up 70.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise exports in Mozambique peaked at 1.86 billion constant US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 84.95 million constant US$, in 1986.
Mozambique ranks 21st of 48 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise exports (constant US$) in Mozambique, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 353.91 million constant US$ | — |
| 1981 | 321.57 million constant US$ | -9.1% |
| 1982 | 315.92 million constant US$ | -1.8% |
| 1983 | 170.11 million constant US$ | -46.2% |
| 1984 | 107.32 million constant US$ | -36.9% |
| 1985 | 89.59 million constant US$ | -16.5% |
| 1986 | 84.95 million constant US$ | -5.2% |
| 1987 | 97.05 million constant US$ | +14.2% |
| 1988 | 108.37 million constant US$ | +11.7% |
| 1989 | 118.72 million constant US$ | +9.6% |
| 1990 | 144.93 million constant US$ | +22.1% |
| 1991 | 201.18 million constant US$ | +38.8% |
| 1992 | 190.75 million constant US$ | -5.2% |
| 1993 | 181.89 million constant US$ | -4.6% |
| 1994 | 222.65 million constant US$ | +22.4% |
| 1995 | 215.33 million constant US$ | -3.3% |
| 1996 | 281.65 million constant US$ | +30.8% |
| 1997 | 291.76 million constant US$ | +3.6% |
| 1998 | 361.41 million constant US$ | +23.9% |
| 1999 | 432.51 million constant US$ | +19.7% |
| 2000 | 518.84 million constant US$ | +20.0% |
| 2001 | 1.09 billion constant US$ | +109.6% |
| 2002 | 1.26 billion constant US$ | +16.2% |
| 2003 | 1.46 billion constant US$ | +15.7% |
| 2004 | 1.71 billion constant US$ | +16.6% |
| 2005 | 1.73 billion constant US$ | +1.7% |
| 2006 | 1.81 billion constant US$ | +4.3% |
| 2007 | 1.71 billion constant US$ | -5.4% |
| 2008 | 1.80 billion constant US$ | +5.3% |
| 2009 | 1.68 billion constant US$ | -6.9% |
| 2010 | 1.74 billion constant US$ | +3.6% |
| 2011 | 1.86 billion constant US$ | +6.9% |
Mozambique compared with similar countries
- Mozambique's 1.86 billion constant US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 658.07 million constant US$, 2.8× the median. (16 countries reporting)
- Mozambique's 1.86 billion constant US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 916.43 million constant US$, 2.0× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Merchandise exports (constant US$) in Mozambique 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | +109.6% | 518.84 million constant US$ | 1.09 billion constant US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 176.75 million constant US$ | 84.95 million constant US$ | 353.91 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 252.41 million constant US$ | 144.93 million constant US$ | 432.51 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.48 billion constant US$ | 518.84 million constant US$ | 1.81 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.80 billion constant US$ | 1.74 billion constant US$ | 1.86 billion constant US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Mozambique
- 18 Mauritania 2.19 billion constant US$ compare
- 19 Equatorial Guinea 2.18 billion constant US$ compare
- 20 Senegal 1.88 billion constant US$ compare
- 22 Ethiopia 1.48 billion constant US$ compare
- 23 Namibia 1.27 billion constant US$ compare
- 24 Sierra Leone 1.23 billion constant US$ compare
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- Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP 1.34 (2024)
- Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), per 8.77 units per person (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise exports in Mozambique?
- Merchandise exports in Mozambique was 1.86 billion constant US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise exports recorded in Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 1.86 billion constant US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest merchandise exports recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 84.95 million constant US$ in 1986.
- How does Mozambique rank for merchandise exports?
- Mozambique ranks 21st out of 48 countries with data for 2011.
- Is merchandise exports rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is up 70.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mozambique data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Merchandise exports (constant US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Merchandise exports (constant 1987 US$) show the f.o.b. value of goods provided to the rest of the world valued in U.S. dollars. They are classified using the Standard International Trade Classification (SITC). Data are in constant U.S. dollars.