Merchandise exports in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Merchandise exports was 3.13 billion constant US$ in 2011. ▼ Falling
Merchandise exports in Zimbabwe, 1985–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
In 2011, merchandise exports in Zimbabwe stood at 3.13 billion constant US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 18.4% on the previous year and down 30.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise exports in Zimbabwe peaked at 4.49 billion constant US$ in 2001 and was at its lowest, 1.61 billion constant US$, in 2009.
That places Zimbabwe 13th out of 48 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 27 years of available data.
Merchandise exports in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 2.80 billion constant US$ | — |
| 1986 | 3.34 billion constant US$ | +19.2% |
| 1987 | 3.32 billion constant US$ | -0.7% |
| 1988 | 3.52 billion constant US$ | +6.1% |
| 1989 | 3.47 billion constant US$ | -1.5% |
| 1990 | 3.46 billion constant US$ | -0.3% |
| 1991 | 3.28 billion constant US$ | -5.2% |
| 1992 | 2.99 billion constant US$ | -8.9% |
| 1993 | 3.52 billion constant US$ | +17.8% |
| 1994 | 3.93 billion constant US$ | +11.9% |
| 1995 | 3.95 billion constant US$ | +0.3% |
| 1996 | 4.23 billion constant US$ | +7.2% |
| 1997 | 4.18 billion constant US$ | -1.2% |
| 1998 | 3.80 billion constant US$ | -9.0% |
| 1999 | 4.01 billion constant US$ | +5.4% |
| 2000 | 4.24 billion constant US$ | +6.0% |
| 2001 | 4.49 billion constant US$ | +5.9% |
| 2002 | 3.73 billion constant US$ | -16.9% |
| 2003 | 3.00 billion constant US$ | -19.8% |
| 2004 | 2.74 billion constant US$ | -8.4% |
| 2005 | 2.48 billion constant US$ | -9.5% |
| 2006 | 2.42 billion constant US$ | -2.5% |
| 2007 | 2.24 billion constant US$ | -7.5% |
| 2008 | 1.78 billion constant US$ | -20.7% |
| 2009 | 1.61 billion constant US$ | -9.1% |
| 2010 | 2.64 billion constant US$ | +63.9% |
| 2011 | 3.13 billion constant US$ | +18.4% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 3.13 billion constant US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.03 billion constant US$, 1.5× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 3.13 billion constant US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 916.43 million constant US$, 3.4× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.29 billion constant US$ | 2.80 billion constant US$ | 3.52 billion constant US$ | 5 |
| 1990s | 3.73 billion constant US$ | 2.99 billion constant US$ | 4.23 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.87 billion constant US$ | 1.61 billion constant US$ | 4.49 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.89 billion constant US$ | 2.64 billion constant US$ | 3.13 billion constant US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
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Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise exports in Zimbabwe?
- Merchandise exports in Zimbabwe was 3.13 billion constant US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise exports recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 4.49 billion constant US$ in 2001.
- What is the lowest merchandise exports recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.61 billion constant US$ in 2009.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for merchandise exports?
- Zimbabwe ranks 13th out of 48 countries with data for 2011.
- Is merchandise exports rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 30.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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.