Cereals - Excluding Beer — Stock Variation in Southern Africa

Southern Africa: Cereals - Excluding Beer — Stock Variation was 350 1000 t in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
350 1000 t
Change on year
up 149.9%
Rank
18th
of 29 groups
All-time high
3,352 1000 t
in 2017
All-time low
-3,063 1000 t
in 2015
Years of data
14
2010–2023

Cereals - Excluding Beer — Stock Variation in Southern Africa, 2010–2023

-4.0k-2.0k02.0k4.0k2010201620232010: 801 1000 t2011: -1.6k 1000 t2012: 2.0k 1000 t2013: -1.7k 1000 t2014: 797 1000 t2015: -3.1k 1000 t2016: -1.2k 1000 t2017: 3.4k 1000 t2018: -1.4k 1000 t2019: -1.3k 1000 t2020: 2.5k 1000 t2021: 2.2k 1000 t2022: -702 1000 t2023: 350 1000 t

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 t.

Analysis

In 2023, cereals - excluding beer — stock variation in Southern Africa stood at 350 1000 t.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 149.9% on the previous year and up 120.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, cereals - excluding beer — stock variation in Southern Africa peaked at 3,352 1000 t in 2017 and was at its lowest, -3,063 1000 t, in 2015.

That places Southern Africa 18th out of 29 groups with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Cereals - Excluding Beer — Stock Variation in Southern Africa, year by year

Annual values for Cereals - Excluding Beer — Stock Variation in Southern Africa, 2010 to 2023.
Year 1000 t Change
2010 801 1000 t
2011 -1,578 1000 t -297.0%
2012 2,040 1000 t -229.3%
2013 -1,677 1000 t -182.2%
2014 797 1000 t -147.5%
2015 -3,063 1000 t -484.3%
2016 -1,209 1000 t -60.5%
2017 3,352 1000 t -377.3%
2018 -1,384 1000 t -141.3%
2019 -1,312 1000 t -5.2%
2020 2,533 1000 t -293.1%
2021 2,177 1000 t -14.1%
2022 -702 1000 t -132.2%
2023 350 1000 t -149.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s -323.3 1000 t -3,063 1000 t 3,352 1000 t 10
2020s 1,090 1000 t -702 1000 t 2,533 1000 t 4

Countries ranked near Southern Africa

  1. 15 Saudi Arabia 941 1000 t compare
  2. 16 Senegal 826 1000 t compare
  3. 17 Australia 730 1000 t compare
  4. 18 Australia and New Zealand 726 1000 t compare
  5. 19 Morocco 603 1000 t compare
  6. 20 Uzbekistan 501 1000 t compare
  7. 21 Guinea 329 1000 t compare

See the full ranking of 213 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is cereals - excluding beer — stock variation in Southern Africa?
Cereals - excluding beer — stock variation in Southern Africa was 350 1000 t in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest cereals - excluding beer — stock variation recorded in Southern Africa?
The highest recorded value was 3,352 1000 t in 2017.
What is the lowest cereals - excluding beer — stock variation recorded in Southern Africa?
The lowest recorded value was -3,063 1000 t in 2015.
How does Southern Africa rank for cereals - excluding beer — stock variation?
Southern Africa ranks 18th out of 29 groups with data for 2023.
Is cereals - excluding beer — stock variation rising or falling in Southern Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 120.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Southern Africa data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Cereals - Excluding Beer — Stock Variation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Cereals - Excluding Beer — Stock Variation
Unit
1000 t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
213 places, 2,901 data points, 2010–2023
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