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

Southern Africa: Natural rubber in primary forms β€” Import quantity was 645.72 t in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
645.72 t
Change on year
down 21.3%
Rank
20th
of 36 regions
All-time high
8,680 t
in 2014
All-time low
489.88 t
in 2019
Years of data
14
2010–2023

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

02.0k4.0k6.0k8.0k2010201620232010: 1.2k t2011: 1.1k t2012: 1.5k t2013: 1.4k t2014: 8.7k t2015: 3.6k t2016: 2.2k t2017: 837 t2018: 920.7 t2019: 489.9 t2020: 1.4k t2021: 921.3 t2022: 820.5 t2023: 645.7 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 Southern Africa stood at 645.72 t.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 21.3% on the previous year and down 53.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, natural rubber in primary forms β€” import quantity in Southern Africa peaked at 8,680 t in 2014 and was at its lowest, 489.88 t, in 2019.

That places Southern Africa 20th out of 36 regions 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 2,195 t 489.88 t 8,680 t 10
2020s 940.58 t 645.72 t 1,375 t 4

Countries ranked near Southern Africa

  1. 17 Indonesia 8,950 t compare
  2. 18 Poland, Republic of 6,767 t compare
  3. 19 Egypt, Arab Republic of 6,237 t compare
  4. 20 China, Taiwan Province of 4,570 t compare
  5. 21 Russian Federation 3,222 t compare
  6. 22 Argentina 2,642 t compare
  7. 23 Armenia, Republic of 2,535 t compare

See the full ranking of 198 places β†’

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All data for Southern Africa β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is natural rubber in primary forms β€” import quantity in Southern Africa?
Natural rubber in primary forms β€” import quantity in Southern Africa was 645.72 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 Southern Africa?
The highest recorded value was 8,680 t in 2014.
What is the lowest natural rubber in primary forms β€” import quantity recorded in Southern Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 489.88 t in 2019.
How does Southern Africa rank for natural rubber in primary forms β€” import quantity?
Southern Africa ranks 20th out of 36 regions with data for 2023.
Is natural rubber in primary forms β€” import quantity rising or falling in Southern Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 53.5%. 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 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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