Primary commodities exports in Tanzania
Tanzania: Primary commodities exports was 538.94 million constant US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Primary commodities exports in Tanzania, 2000–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
In 2011, primary commodities exports in Tanzania stood at 538.94 million constant US$. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 28.3% on the previous year and up 438.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary commodities exports in Tanzania peaked at 538.94 million constant US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 89.94 million constant US$, in 2000.
Tanzania ranks 24th of 35 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Primary commodities exports in Tanzania, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 89.94 million constant US$ | — |
| 2001 | 100.00 million constant US$ | +11.2% |
| 2002 | 112.60 million constant US$ | +12.6% |
| 2003 | 137.60 million constant US$ | +22.2% |
| 2004 | 165.23 million constant US$ | +20.1% |
| 2005 | 203.68 million constant US$ | +23.3% |
| 2006 | 222.02 million constant US$ | +9.0% |
| 2007 | 234.61 million constant US$ | +5.7% |
| 2008 | 327.36 million constant US$ | +39.5% |
| 2009 | 360.15 million constant US$ | +10.0% |
| 2010 | 420.23 million constant US$ | +16.7% |
| 2011 | 538.94 million constant US$ | +28.3% |
Tanzania compared with similar countries
- Tanzania's 538.94 million constant US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 719.25 million constant US$, 75% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Tanzania's 538.94 million constant US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.13 billion constant US$, 25% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 195.32 million constant US$ | 89.94 million constant US$ | 360.15 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 479.59 million constant US$ | 420.23 million constant US$ | 538.94 million constant US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Tanzania
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Frequently asked questions
- What is primary commodities exports in Tanzania?
- Primary commodities exports in Tanzania was 538.94 million constant US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest primary commodities exports recorded in Tanzania?
- The highest recorded value was 538.94 million constant US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest primary commodities exports recorded in Tanzania?
- The lowest recorded value was 89.94 million constant US$ in 2000.
- How does Tanzania rank for primary commodities exports?
- Tanzania ranks 24th out of 35 countries with data for 2011.
- Is primary commodities exports rising or falling in Tanzania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 438.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tanzania 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.