Natural rubber in primary forms — Export quantity in South Africa
South Africa: Natural rubber in primary forms — Export quantity was 985.47 t in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Natural rubber in primary forms — Export quantity in South Africa, 2010–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2023, natural rubber in primary forms — export quantity in South Africa stood at 985.47 t. That is the highest value across all 14 years on record.
The figure is up 1,046.0% on the previous year and up 548.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, natural rubber in primary forms — export quantity in South Africa peaked at 985.47 t in 2023 and was at its lowest, 23.25 t, in 2014.
South Africa ranks 14th of 106 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Natural rubber in primary forms — Export quantity in South Africa, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62 t | — |
| 2011 | 33 t | -46.8% |
| 2012 | 39 t | +18.2% |
| 2013 | 152 t | +289.7% |
| 2014 | 23.25 t | -84.7% |
| 2015 | 30.86 t | +32.7% |
| 2016 | 88.07 t | +185.4% |
| 2017 | 86.16 t | -2.2% |
| 2018 | 96.99 t | +12.6% |
| 2019 | 74.89 t | -22.8% |
| 2020 | 88.42 t | +18.1% |
| 2021 | 65.7 t | -25.7% |
| 2022 | 85.99 t | +30.9% |
| 2023 | 985.47 t | +1046.0% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 985.47 t is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.465 t, 2119.3× the median. (28 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 985.47 t is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.38 t, 714.1× the median. (18 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Natural rubber in primary forms — Export quantity in South Africa changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | +1046.0% | 85.99 t | 985.47 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 68.62 t | 23.25 t | 152 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 306.39 t | 65.7 t | 985.47 t | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More agriculture & rural data for South Africa
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 7.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0283 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 186.56 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.812 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3618 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 2.8% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 2.8% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 2.0% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.0% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is natural rubber in primary forms — export quantity in South Africa?
- Natural rubber in primary forms — export quantity in South Africa was 985.47 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 South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 985.47 t in 2023.
- What is the lowest natural rubber in primary forms — export quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 23.25 t in 2014.
- How does South Africa rank for natural rubber in primary forms — export quantity?
- South Africa ranks 14th out of 106 countries with data for 2023.
- Is natural rubber in primary forms — export quantity rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 548.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South 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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