Raw silk (not thrown) — Import quantity in Africa
Africa: Raw silk (not thrown) — Import quantity was 123.3 t in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Raw silk (not thrown) — Import quantity in Africa, 2010–2023
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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
- 11 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 115.65 t compare
- 12 Bangladesh 109.56 t compare
- 13 Republic of Korea 75.93 t compare
- 14 Pakistan 73.11 t compare
- 15 Thailand 41.95 t compare
- 16 Peru 38.56 t compare
- 17 Tunisia 25.84 t compare
More agriculture & rural data for Africa
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- Bananas — Production 31.26 million t (2024)
- Meat of pig with the bone, fresh or chilled — Producing 47.50 million An (2024)
- Meat of pig with the bone, fresh or chilled — Production 2.37 million t (2024)
- Meat of pig with the bone, fresh or chilled — Yield/Carcass Weight 50 kg/An (2024)
- Bananas — Area harvested 2.29 million ha (2024)
- Unmanufactured tobacco — Production 706,446 t (2024)
- Tomatoes — Area harvested 1.67 million ha (2024)
- Tomatoes — Yield 15,779 kg/ha (2024)
- Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested 613,627 ha (2024)
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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Commodity balances (CB) present a comprehensive picture of the pattern of a country's non-food supply during a specified reference period.