Primary commodities exports in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria
Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria: Primary commodities exports was 187.66 billion current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Primary commodities exports in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria, 1985–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for primary commodities exports in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria is 187.66 billion current US$, measured in 2011. That is the highest value across all 27 years on record.
The figure is up 24.7% on the previous year and up 464.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary commodities exports in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria peaked at 187.66 billion current US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 16.57 billion current US$, in 1986.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Primary commodities exports in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 18.24 billion current US$ | — |
| 1986 | 16.57 billion current US$ | -9.1% |
| 1987 | 17.46 billion current US$ | +5.4% |
| 1988 | 17.32 billion current US$ | -0.8% |
| 1989 | 19.57 billion current US$ | +13.0% |
| 1990 | 22.52 billion current US$ | +15.1% |
| 1991 | 21.86 billion current US$ | -3.0% |
| 1992 | 21.12 billion current US$ | -3.4% |
| 1993 | 20.05 billion current US$ | -5.0% |
| 1994 | 21.19 billion current US$ | +5.7% |
| 1995 | 25.00 billion current US$ | +18.0% |
| 1996 | 27.67 billion current US$ | +10.7% |
| 1997 | 28.57 billion current US$ | +3.2% |
| 1998 | 25.21 billion current US$ | -11.8% |
| 1999 | 28.36 billion current US$ | +12.5% |
| 2000 | 34.22 billion current US$ | +20.7% |
| 2001 | 33.27 billion current US$ | -2.8% |
| 2002 | 37.08 billion current US$ | +11.5% |
| 2003 | 44.40 billion current US$ | +19.7% |
| 2004 | 55.30 billion current US$ | +24.5% |
| 2005 | 77.37 billion current US$ | +39.9% |
| 2006 | 98.35 billion current US$ | +27.1% |
| 2007 | 123.79 billion current US$ | +25.9% |
| 2008 | 162.45 billion current US$ | +31.2% |
| 2009 | 120.68 billion current US$ | -25.7% |
| 2010 | 150.47 billion current US$ | +24.7% |
| 2011 | 187.66 billion current US$ | +24.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 17.83 billion current US$ | 16.57 billion current US$ | 19.57 billion current US$ | 5 |
| 1990s | 24.15 billion current US$ | 20.05 billion current US$ | 28.57 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 78.69 billion current US$ | 33.27 billion current US$ | 162.45 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 169.07 billion current US$ | 150.47 billion current US$ | 187.66 billion current US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria
More trade data for Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria
- Net long-term borrowing -317.19 million BoP, current US$ (2011)
- Pesticides imports 508.37 million FAO, current US$ (2011)
- Total agricultural imports 25.21 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Food imports excluding fish 20.68 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports 7.21 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports quantity 21.82 million FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Total agricultural exports 22.24 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports quantity 1.75 million FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Cereal exports 498.17 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Merchandise exports, WB 233.04 billion current US$ (2011)
All data for Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria →
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary commodities exports in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria?
- Primary commodities exports in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria was 187.66 billion current US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest primary commodities exports recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 187.66 billion current US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest primary commodities exports recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 16.57 billion current US$ in 1986.
- How does Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria rank for primary commodities exports?
- Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria ranks 1st out of 5 groups with data for 2011.
- Is primary commodities exports rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 464.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Primary commodities exports (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total Primary Commodities exports in current US dollars. Values are in fob basis.