Natural rubber in primary forms — Export quantity in Africa

Africa: Natural rubber in primary forms — Export quantity was 609,090 t in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
609,090 t
Change on year
up 52.6%
Rank
3rd
of 28 groups
All-time high
609,090 t
in 2023
All-time low
8,328 t
in 2015
Years of data
14
2010–2023

Natural rubber in primary forms — Export quantity in Africa, 2010–2023

0200.0k400.0k600.0k2010201620232010: 17.4k t2011: 14.9k t2012: 14.0k t2013: 19.5k t2014: 22.7k t2015: 8.3k t2016: 26.6k t2017: 46.6k t2018: 151.1k t2019: 200.1k t2020: 263.6k t2021: 158.4k t2022: 399.1k t2023: 609.1k t

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

Analysis

In 2023, natural rubber in primary forms — export quantity in Africa stood at 609,090 t. That is the highest value across all 14 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 52.6% on the previous year and up 3,028.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, natural rubber in primary forms — export quantity in Africa peaked at 609,090 t in 2023 and was at its lowest, 8,328 t, in 2015.

Africa ranks 3rd of 28 groups on this measure, in the top 10%.

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

Natural rubber in primary forms — Export quantity in Africa, year by year

Annual values for Natural rubber in primary forms — Export quantity in Africa, 2010 to 2023.
Year t Change
2010 17,380 t —
2011 14,875 t -14.4%
2012 13,989 t -6.0%
2013 19,470 t +39.2%
2014 22,666 t +16.4%
2015 8,328 t -63.3%
2016 26,558 t +218.9%
2017 46,561 t +75.3%
2018 151,099 t +224.5%
2019 200,112 t +32.4%
2020 263,610 t +31.7%
2021 158,398 t -39.9%
2022 399,090 t +152.0%
2023 609,090 t +52.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 52,104 t 8,328 t 200,112 t 10
2020s 357,547 t 158,398 t 609,090 t 4

Countries ranked near Africa

  1. 1 Thailand 773,157 t compare
  2. 2 Guatemala 62,148 t compare
  3. 2 Viet Nam 240,998 t compare
  4. 3 Lao People's Democratic Republic 86,000 t compare
  5. 3 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 23,265 t compare
  6. 4 Malaysia 16,982 t compare
  7. 5 Belgium 16,600 t compare
  8. 6 Côte d'Ivoire 575,471 t compare
  9. 6 Democratic Republic of the Congo 1,554 t compare
  10. 6 Ghana 14,833 t compare

See the full ranking of 146 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is natural rubber in primary forms — export quantity in Africa?
Natural rubber in primary forms — export quantity in Africa was 609,090 t in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest natural rubber in primary forms — export quantity recorded in Africa?
The highest recorded value was 609,090 t in 2023.
What is the lowest natural rubber in primary forms — export quantity recorded in Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 8,328 t in 2015.
How does Africa rank for natural rubber in primary forms — export quantity?
Africa ranks 3rd out of 28 groups with data for 2023.
Is natural rubber in primary forms — export quantity rising or falling in Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 3,028.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Africa data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Natural rubber in primary forms — Export quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Natural rubber in primary forms — Export quantity
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
146 places, 1,660 data points, 2010–2023
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