Primary commodities exports (constant US$) in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Primary commodities exports (constant US$) was 7.10 million constant US$ in 1999. ▼ Falling
Primary commodities exports in Sao Tome and Principe, 1986–1999
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
In 1999, primary commodities exports in Sao Tome and Principe stood at 7.10 million constant US$. That is the highest value across all 14 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 69.4% on the previous year and up 18.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary commodities exports in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 7.10 million constant US$ in 1999 and was at its lowest, 3.54 million constant US$, in 1996.
That places Sao Tome and Principe 33rd out of 35 countries with data for 1999, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 14 years of available data.
Primary commodities exports (constant US$) in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 5.10 million constant US$ | — |
| 1987 | 4.23 million constant US$ | -17.1% |
| 1988 | 5.20 million constant US$ | +22.9% |
| 1989 | 5.99 million constant US$ | +15.1% |
| 1990 | 4.18 million constant US$ | -30.1% |
| 1991 | 6.02 million constant US$ | +43.8% |
| 1992 | 5.58 million constant US$ | -7.2% |
| 1993 | 4.96 million constant US$ | -11.1% |
| 1994 | 4.85 million constant US$ | -2.2% |
| 1995 | 3.96 million constant US$ | -18.3% |
| 1996 | 3.54 million constant US$ | -10.7% |
| 1997 | 3.72 million constant US$ | +5.2% |
| 1998 | 4.19 million constant US$ | +12.6% |
| 1999 | 7.10 million constant US$ | +69.4% |
Sao Tome and Principe compared with similar countries
- Sao Tome and Principe's 7.10 million constant US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 719.25 million constant US$, 1% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Sao Tome and Principe's 7.10 million constant US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.13 billion constant US$, 0% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5.13 million constant US$ | 4.23 million constant US$ | 5.99 million constant US$ | 4 |
| 1990s | 4.81 million constant US$ | 3.54 million constant US$ | 7.10 million constant US$ | 10 |
Countries ranked near Sao Tome and Principe
- 30 Burundi 80.16 million constant US$ compare
- 31 Guinea-Bissau 55.11 million constant US$ compare
- 32 Rwanda 36.06 million constant US$ compare
- 34 Seychelles 2.66 million constant US$ compare
- 35 Uganda 302.79 constant US$ compare
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- Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), per 19.82 units per person (2023)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is primary commodities exports in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Primary commodities exports in Sao Tome and Principe was 7.10 million constant US$ in 1999, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest primary commodities exports recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 7.10 million constant US$ in 1999.
- What is the lowest primary commodities exports recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.54 million constant US$ in 1996.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for primary commodities exports?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 33rd out of 35 countries with data for 1999.
- Is primary commodities exports rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe 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.