Natural rubber in primary forms — Other uses in Africa

Africa: Natural rubber in primary forms — Other uses was 9,529 t in 2023. ▲ Rising

Latest (2023)
9,529 t
Change on year
down 22.8%
Rank
17th
of 27 groups
All-time high
14,756 t
in 2021
All-time low
5,682 t
in 2012
Years of data
14
2010–2023

Natural rubber in primary forms — Other uses in Africa, 2010–2023

05.0k10.0k15.0k2010201620232010: 8.9k t2011: 8.8k t2012: 5.7k t2013: 8.6k t2014: 14.0k t2015: 10.2k t2016: 6.0k t2017: 12.6k t2018: 6.7k t2019: 11.1k t2020: 13.3k t2021: 14.8k t2022: 12.3k t2023: 9.5k t

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

Analysis

In 2023, natural rubber in primary forms — other uses in Africa stood at 9,529 t.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 22.8% on the previous year and up 11.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, natural rubber in primary forms — other uses in Africa peaked at 14,756 t in 2021 and was at its lowest, 5,682 t, in 2012.

That places Africa 17th out of 27 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.

Natural rubber in primary forms — Other uses in Africa, year by year

Annual values for Natural rubber in primary forms — Other uses (non-food) in Africa, 2010 to 2023.
Year t Change
2010 8,949 t
2011 8,780 t -1.9%
2012 5,682 t -35.3%
2013 8,576 t +50.9%
2014 13,989 t +63.1%
2015 10,180 t -27.2%
2016 6,046 t -40.6%
2017 12,564 t +107.8%
2018 6,693 t -46.7%
2019 11,120 t +66.2%
2020 13,264 t +19.3%
2021 14,756 t +11.2%
2022 12,337 t -16.4%
2023 9,529 t -22.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 9,258 t 5,682 t 13,989 t 10
2020s 12,472 t 9,529 t 14,756 t 4

Countries ranked near Africa

  1. 14 Poland 6,025 t compare
  2. 15 China 4,544 t compare
  3. 15 China, Taiwan Province of 4,544 t compare
  4. 17 Russian Federation 3,221 t compare
  5. 18 Argentina 2,642 t compare
  6. 19 Armenia 2,402 t compare
  7. 20 France 2,081 t compare

See the full ranking of 151 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is natural rubber in primary forms — other uses in Africa?
Natural rubber in primary forms — other uses in Africa was 9,529 t in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest natural rubber in primary forms — other uses recorded in Africa?
The highest recorded value was 14,756 t in 2021.
What is the lowest natural rubber in primary forms — other uses recorded in Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 5,682 t in 2012.
How does Africa rank for natural rubber in primary forms — other uses?
Africa ranks 17th out of 27 groups with data for 2023.
Is natural rubber in primary forms — other uses rising or falling in Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 11.1%. 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 — Other uses (non-food). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Natural rubber in primary forms — Other uses (non-food)
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
151 places, 1,836 data points, 2010–2023
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