Primary commodities exports in Madagascar
Madagascar: Primary commodities exports was 174.36 million constant US$ in 2009. ▼ Falling
Latest (2009)
174.36 million constant US$
Change on year
up 3.3%
World rank
28th
of 35 countries
All-time high
312.33 million constant US$
in 1989
All-time low
151.36 million constant US$
in 2004
Years of data
26
1984–2009
Primary commodities exports in Madagascar, 1984–2009
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
In 2009, primary commodities exports in Madagascar stood at 174.36 million constant US$.
The figure is up 3.3% on the previous year and down 38.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary commodities exports in Madagascar peaked at 312.33 million constant US$ in 1989 and was at its lowest, 151.36 million constant US$, in 2004.
Madagascar ranks 28th of 35 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 26 years of available data.
Primary commodities exports in Madagascar, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 263.05 million constant US$ | — |
| 1985 | 255.32 million constant US$ | -2.9% |
| 1986 | 235.16 million constant US$ | -7.9% |
| 1987 | 264.17 million constant US$ | +12.3% |
| 1988 | 221.30 million constant US$ | -16.2% |
| 1989 | 312.33 million constant US$ | +41.1% |
| 1990 | 269.65 million constant US$ | -13.7% |
| 1991 | 249.38 million constant US$ | -7.5% |
| 1992 | 251.14 million constant US$ | +0.7% |
| 1993 | 248.07 million constant US$ | -1.2% |
| 1994 | 296.47 million constant US$ | +19.5% |
| 1995 | 291.88 million constant US$ | -1.5% |
| 1996 | 280.86 million constant US$ | -3.8% |
| 1997 | 238.61 million constant US$ | -15.0% |
| 1998 | 226.73 million constant US$ | -5.0% |
| 1999 | 283.17 million constant US$ | +24.9% |
| 2000 | 229.46 million constant US$ | -19.0% |
| 2001 | 273.99 million constant US$ | +19.4% |
| 2002 | 178.43 million constant US$ | -34.9% |
| 2003 | 200.13 million constant US$ | +12.2% |
| 2004 | 151.36 million constant US$ | -24.4% |
| 2005 | 195.51 million constant US$ | +29.2% |
| 2006 | 194.90 million constant US$ | -0.3% |
| 2007 | 163.07 million constant US$ | -16.3% |
| 2008 | 168.72 million constant US$ | +3.5% |
| 2009 | 174.36 million constant US$ | +3.3% |
Madagascar compared with similar countries
- Madagascar's 174.36 million constant US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 719.25 million constant US$, 24% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Madagascar's 174.36 million constant US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 175.49 million constant US$, 99% of the median. (11 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 258.56 million constant US$ | 221.30 million constant US$ | 312.33 million constant US$ | 6 |
| 1990s | 263.60 million constant US$ | 226.73 million constant US$ | 296.47 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 192.99 million constant US$ | 151.36 million constant US$ | 273.99 million constant US$ | 10 |
Countries ranked near Madagascar
- 25 Togo 518.39 million constant US$ compare
- 26 Central African Republic 208.10 million constant US$ compare
- 27 Sierra Leone 175.49 million constant US$ compare
- 29 Guinea 125.63 million constant US$ compare
- 30 Burundi 80.16 million constant US$ compare
- 31 Guinea-Bissau 55.11 million constant US$ compare
More trade data for Madagascar
- Commodity Net Export Price Index, Individual Commodities Weighted by 135.07 (2025)
- Commodity Net Export Price Index, Individual Commodities Weighted by 102.59 (2025)
- Commodity Export Price Index, Individual Commodites Weighted by Ratio 100.49 (2025)
- Commodity Export Price Index, Individual Commodites Weighted by Ratio 113.89 (2025)
- Commodity Import Price Index, Individual Commodites Weighted by Ratio 97.95 (2025)
- Commodity Import Price Index, Individual Commodites Weighted by Ratio 66.81 (2025)
- Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP 0.7431 (2023)
- Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), per 3.78 units per person (2023)
- Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), per 0.0074 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Exports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), gaps 2.18 million (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary commodities exports in Madagascar?
- Primary commodities exports in Madagascar was 174.36 million constant US$ in 2009, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest primary commodities exports recorded in Madagascar?
- The highest recorded value was 312.33 million constant US$ in 1989.
- What is the lowest primary commodities exports recorded in Madagascar?
- The lowest recorded value was 151.36 million constant US$ in 2004.
- How does Madagascar rank for primary commodities exports?
- Madagascar ranks 28th out of 35 countries with data for 2009.
- Is primary commodities exports rising or falling in Madagascar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 38.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Madagascar 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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Total Primary Commodities exports in 1987 constant US dollars. Values are in fob basis.