Natural rubber in primary forms — Other uses in Southern Africa

Southern Africa: Natural rubber in primary forms — Other uses was 8.97 t in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
8.97 t
Change on year
down 98.3%
Rank
25th
of 27 groups
All-time high
8,657 t
in 2014
All-time low
8.97 t
in 2023
Years of data
14
2010–2023

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

02.0k4.0k6.0k8.0k2010201620232010: 1.1k t2011: 1.0k t2012: 1.5k t2013: 1.2k t2014: 8.7k t2015: 3.6k t2016: 2.1k t2017: 750.5 t2018: 822.4 t2019: 413.4 t2020: 1.3k t2021: 853 t2022: 534.2 t2023: 9 t

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for natural rubber in primary forms — other uses in Southern Africa is 8.97 t, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 14 years on record.

The figure is down 98.3% on the previous year and down 99.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, natural rubber in primary forms — other uses in Southern Africa peaked at 8,657 t in 2014 and was at its lowest, 8.97 t, in 2023.

That places Southern Africa 25th out of 27 groups with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

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

Annual values for Natural rubber in primary forms — Other uses (non-food) in Southern Africa, 2010 to 2023.
Year t Change
2010 1,056 t
2011 1,025 t -2.9%
2012 1,477 t +44.1%
2013 1,236 t -16.3%
2014 8,657 t +600.4%
2015 3,611 t -58.3%
2016 2,086 t -42.2%
2017 750.53 t -64.0%
2018 822.41 t +9.6%
2019 413.38 t -49.7%
2020 1,286 t +211.0%
2021 853.02 t -33.6%
2022 534.24 t -37.4%
2023 8.97 t -98.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 2,113 t 413.38 t 8,657 t 10
2020s 670.46 t 8.97 t 1,286 t 4

Countries ranked near Southern Africa

  1. 22 Denmark 1,485 t compare
  2. 23 Algeria 1,172 t compare
  3. 24 Kenya 956.46 t compare
  4. 25 Portugal 856.63 t compare
  5. 26 Ethiopia 722.13 t compare
  6. 27 Slovenia 705.25 t compare
  7. 28 Canada 581 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 Southern Africa?
Natural rubber in primary forms — other uses in Southern Africa was 8.97 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 Southern Africa?
The highest recorded value was 8,657 t in 2014.
What is the lowest natural rubber in primary forms — other uses recorded in Southern Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 8.97 t in 2023.
How does Southern Africa rank for natural rubber in primary forms — other uses?
Southern Africa ranks 25th out of 27 groups with data for 2023.
Is natural rubber in primary forms — other uses rising or falling in Southern Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 99.3%. 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 — 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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