Primary commodities exports in Congo
Congo: Primary commodities exports was 1.58 billion constant US$ in 2006. ◆ Volatile
Primary commodities exports in Congo, 1965–2006
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
In 2006, primary commodities exports in Congo stood at 1.58 billion constant US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.2% on the previous year and up 19.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary commodities exports in Congo peaked at 1.83 billion constant US$ in 1999 and was at its lowest, 0 constant US$, in 1965.
That places Congo 16th out of 35 countries with data for 2006, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 constant US$ | 0 constant US$ | 0 constant US$ | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 constant US$ | 0 constant US$ | 0 constant US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 570.03 million constant US$ | 0 constant US$ | 1.22 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.29 billion constant US$ | 970.92 million constant US$ | 1.83 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.67 billion constant US$ | 1.58 billion constant US$ | 1.79 billion constant US$ | 7 |
Countries ranked near Congo
More trade data for Congo
- Net long-term borrowing 0 BoP, current US$ (2011)
- Pesticides imports 2.35 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Food imports excluding fish 257.80 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Total agricultural imports 299.05 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports 71.39 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports quantity 201,697 FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Total agricultural exports 32.96 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports 1.52 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports quantity 4,620 FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Merchandise exports, WB 12.09 billion current US$ (2011)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary commodities exports in Congo?
- Primary commodities exports in Congo was 1.58 billion constant US$ in 2006, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest primary commodities exports recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 1.83 billion constant US$ in 1999.
- What is the lowest primary commodities exports recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 constant US$ in 1965.
- How does Congo rank for primary commodities exports?
- Congo ranks 16th out of 35 countries with data for 2006.
- Is primary commodities exports rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Primary commodities exports (constant US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Total Primary Commodities exports in 1987 constant US dollars. Values are in fob basis.