Raw silk (not thrown) — Import quantity in Africa

Africa: Raw silk (not thrown) — Import quantity was 123.3 t in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
123.3 t
Change on year
up 235.8%
Rank
14th
of 31 groups
All-time high
148.99 t
in 2014
All-time low
17.66 t
in 2018
Years of data
14
2010–2023

Raw silk (not thrown) — Import quantity in Africa, 2010–2023

0501001502010201620232010: 88 t2011: 72 t2012: 64 t2013: 71 t2014: 149 t2015: 69.1 t2016: 66.2 t2017: 49.5 t2018: 17.7 t2019: 52.4 t2020: 19.3 t2021: 18.9 t2022: 36.7 t2023: 123.3 t

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for raw silk (not thrown) — import quantity in Africa is 123.3 t, measured in 2023.

That represents a change of up 235.8% on the previous year and up 73.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, raw silk (not thrown) — import quantity in Africa peaked at 148.99 t in 2014 and was at its lowest, 17.66 t, in 2018.

That places Africa 14th out of 31 groups 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 69.88 t 17.66 t 148.99 t 10
2020s 49.55 t 18.86 t 123.3 t 4

Countries ranked near Africa

  1. 11 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 115.65 t compare
  2. 12 Bangladesh 109.56 t compare
  3. 13 Republic of Korea 75.93 t compare
  4. 14 Pakistan 73.11 t compare
  5. 15 Thailand 41.95 t compare
  6. 16 Peru 38.56 t compare
  7. 17 Tunisia 25.84 t compare

See the full ranking of 123 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is raw silk (not thrown) — import quantity in Africa?
Raw silk (not thrown) — import quantity in Africa was 123.3 t in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest raw silk (not thrown) — import quantity recorded in Africa?
The highest recorded value was 148.99 t in 2014.
What is the lowest raw silk (not thrown) — import quantity recorded in Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 17.66 t in 2018.
How does Africa rank for raw silk (not thrown) — import quantity?
Africa ranks 14th out of 31 groups with data for 2023.
Is raw silk (not thrown) — import quantity rising or falling in Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 73.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Africa data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Raw silk (not thrown) — Import quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Raw silk (not thrown) — Import quantity
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
123 places, 1,340 data points, 2010–2023
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