Merchandise exports, WB (current US$) in Africa
Africa: Merchandise exports, WB (current US$) was 443.28 billion current US$ in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2009)
443.28 billion current US$
Change on year
down 16.3%
Rank
1st
of 6 groups
All-time high
529.31 billion current US$
in 2008
All-time low
21.86 billion current US$
in 1971
Years of data
39
1971–2009
Merchandise exports, WB in Africa, 1971–2009
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Africa recorded 443.28 billion current US$ for merchandise exports, wb in 2009.
That represents a change of down 16.3% on the previous year and up 220.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise exports, wb in Africa peaked at 529.31 billion current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 21.86 billion current US$, in 1971.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise exports, WB (current US$) in Africa, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 21.86 billion current US$ | — |
| 1972 | 25.86 billion current US$ | +18.3% |
| 1973 | 33.62 billion current US$ | +30.0% |
| 1974 | 52.16 billion current US$ | +55.1% |
| 1975 | 63.21 billion current US$ | +21.2% |
| 1976 | 59.43 billion current US$ | -6.0% |
| 1977 | 60.98 billion current US$ | +2.6% |
| 1978 | 61.50 billion current US$ | +0.8% |
| 1979 | 74.79 billion current US$ | +21.6% |
| 1980 | 90.05 billion current US$ | +20.4% |
| 1981 | 81.06 billion current US$ | -10.0% |
| 1982 | 81.03 billion current US$ | -0.0% |
| 1983 | 78.60 billion current US$ | -3.0% |
| 1984 | 84.42 billion current US$ | +7.4% |
| 1985 | 91.79 billion current US$ | +8.7% |
| 1986 | 83.93 billion current US$ | -8.6% |
| 1987 | 88.38 billion current US$ | +5.3% |
| 1988 | 92.10 billion current US$ | +4.2% |
| 1989 | 98.35 billion current US$ | +6.8% |
| 1990 | 113.93 billion current US$ | +15.8% |
| 1991 | 108.82 billion current US$ | -4.5% |
| 1992 | 109.54 billion current US$ | +0.7% |
| 1993 | 113.11 billion current US$ | +3.3% |
| 1994 | 119.86 billion current US$ | +6.0% |
| 1995 | 148.96 billion current US$ | +24.3% |
| 1996 | 157.46 billion current US$ | +5.7% |
| 1997 | 168.31 billion current US$ | +6.9% |
| 1998 | 135.72 billion current US$ | -19.4% |
| 1999 | 138.14 billion current US$ | +1.8% |
| 2000 | 160.28 billion current US$ | +16.0% |
| 2001 | 170.27 billion current US$ | +6.2% |
| 2002 | 164.61 billion current US$ | -3.3% |
| 2003 | 228.71 billion current US$ | +38.9% |
| 2004 | 257.20 billion current US$ | +12.5% |
| 2005 | 424.88 billion current US$ | +65.2% |
| 2006 | 378.11 billion current US$ | -11.0% |
| 2007 | 429.78 billion current US$ | +13.7% |
| 2008 | 529.31 billion current US$ | +23.2% |
| 2009 | 443.28 billion current US$ | -16.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 50.38 billion current US$ | 21.86 billion current US$ | 74.79 billion current US$ | 9 |
| 1980s | 86.97 billion current US$ | 78.60 billion current US$ | 98.35 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 131.38 billion current US$ | 108.82 billion current US$ | 168.31 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 318.64 billion current US$ | 160.28 billion current US$ | 529.31 billion current US$ | 10 |
Countries ranked near Africa
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- 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 exports, wb in Africa?
- Merchandise exports, wb in Africa was 443.28 billion current US$ in 2009, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise exports, wb recorded in Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 529.31 billion current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest merchandise exports, wb recorded in Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.86 billion current US$ in 1971.
- How does Africa rank for merchandise exports, wb?
- Africa ranks 1st out of 6 groups with data for 2009.
- Is merchandise exports, wb rising or falling in Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 220.9%. 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 exports, WB (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Merchandise exports (current US$) 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 current U.S. dollars.