Natural rubber in primary forms β€” Import quantity in Africa

Africa: Natural rubber in primary forms β€” Import quantity was 12,894 t in 2023. β–² Rising

Latest (2023)
12,894 t
Change on year
down 7.8%
Rank
17th
of 31 groups
All-time high
18,346 t
in 2021
All-time low
5,875 t
in 2012
Years of data
14
2010–2023

Natural rubber in primary forms β€” Import quantity in Africa, 2010–2023

5.0k7.5k10.0k12.5k15.0k17.5k2010201620232010: 9.1k t2011: 9.3k t2012: 5.9k t2013: 9.1k t2014: 14.7k t2015: 11.2k t2016: 6.0k t2017: 13.1k t2018: 7.1k t2019: 11.1k t2020: 14.2k t2021: 18.3k t2022: 14.0k t2023: 12.9k t

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

Analysis

In 2023, natural rubber in primary forms β€” import quantity in Africa stood at 12,894 t.

The figure is down 7.8% on the previous year and up 41.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, natural rubber in primary forms β€” import quantity in Africa peaked at 18,346 t in 2021 and was at its lowest, 5,875 t, in 2012.

That places Africa 17th out of 31 groups with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 14 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 9,657 t 5,875 t 14,697 t 10
2020s 14,849 t 12,894 t 18,346 t 4

Countries ranked near Africa

  1. 14 Sri Lanka 13,747 t compare
  2. 15 India 11,085 t compare
  3. 16 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 10,468 t compare
  4. 17 Spain 10,264 t compare
  5. 18 Colombia 10,131 t compare
  6. 19 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 9,734 t compare
  7. 20 Indonesia 8,950 t compare

See the full ranking of 198 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is natural rubber in primary forms β€” import quantity in Africa?
Natural rubber in primary forms β€” import quantity in Africa was 12,894 t in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest natural rubber in primary forms β€” import quantity recorded in Africa?
The highest recorded value was 18,346 t in 2021.
What is the lowest natural rubber in primary forms β€” import quantity recorded in Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 5,875 t in 2012.
How does Africa rank for natural rubber in primary forms β€” import quantity?
Africa ranks 17th out of 31 groups with data for 2023.
Is natural rubber in primary forms β€” import quantity rising or falling in Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 41.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
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 β€” Import quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Natural rubber in primary forms β€” Import quantity
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
198 places, 2,478 data points, 2010–2023
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