Merchandise exports (constant US$) in Tanzania
Tanzania: Merchandise exports (constant US$) was 168.05 constant US$ in 1996. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise exports in Tanzania, 1980–1996
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for merchandise exports in Tanzania is 168.05 constant US$, measured in 1996.
That represents a change of up 17.4% on the previous year and up 69.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise exports in Tanzania peaked at 522.41 million constant US$ in 1981 and was at its lowest, 99.35 constant US$, in 1993.
Tanzania ranks 48th of 48 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise exports (constant US$) in Tanzania, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 461.71 million constant US$ | — |
| 1981 | 522.41 million constant US$ | +13.1% |
| 1982 | 501.88 million constant US$ | -3.9% |
| 1983 | 448.48 million constant US$ | -10.6% |
| 1984 | 451.68 million constant US$ | +0.7% |
| 1985 | 427.37 million constant US$ | -5.4% |
| 1986 | 99.45 constant US$ | -100.0% |
| 1987 | 426.49 million constant US$ | +428839945.3% |
| 1991 | 394.19 million constant US$ | -7.6% |
| 1992 | 100 constant US$ | -100.0% |
| 1993 | 99.35 constant US$ | -0.7% |
| 1994 | 117.34 constant US$ | +18.1% |
| 1995 | 143.18 constant US$ | +22.0% |
| 1996 | 168.05 constant US$ | +17.4% |
Tanzania compared with similar countries
- Tanzania's 168.05 constant US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.03 billion constant US$, 0% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Tanzania's 168.05 constant US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 916.43 million constant US$, 0% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Merchandise exports (constant US$) in Tanzania 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | +428839945.3% | 99.45 constant US$ | 426.49 million constant US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 405.00 million constant US$ | 99.45 constant US$ | 522.41 million constant US$ | 8 |
| 1990s | 65.70 million constant US$ | 99.35 constant US$ | 394.19 million constant US$ | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise exports in Tanzania?
- Merchandise exports in Tanzania was 168.05 constant US$ in 1996, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise exports recorded in Tanzania?
- The highest recorded value was 522.41 million constant US$ in 1981.
- What is the lowest merchandise exports recorded in Tanzania?
- The lowest recorded value was 99.35 constant US$ in 1993.
- How does Tanzania rank for merchandise exports?
- Tanzania ranks 48th out of 48 countries with data for 1996.
- Is merchandise exports rising or falling in Tanzania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 69.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tanzania 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.