Shorn wool, greasy, including fleece-washed shorn wool — Other uses in Africa

Africa: Shorn wool, greasy, including fleece-washed shorn wool — Other uses was 145,254 t in 2023. ▲ Rising

Latest (2023)
145,254 t
Change on year
up 4.1%
Rank
8th
of 28 groups
All-time high
170,630 t
in 2018
All-time low
129,620 t
in 2011
Years of data
14
2010–2023

Shorn wool, greasy, including fleece-washed shorn wool — Other uses in Africa, 2010–2023

050.0k100.0k150.0k2010201620232010: 137.6k t2011: 129.6k t2012: 140.8k t2013: 136.4k t2014: 146.3k t2015: 162.3k t2016: 160.5k t2017: 152.6k t2018: 170.6k t2019: 151.3k t2020: 152.6k t2021: 130.6k t2022: 139.6k t2023: 145.3k t

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

Analysis

In 2023, shorn wool, greasy, including fleece-washed shorn wool — other uses in Africa stood at 145,254 t.

The figure is up 4.1% on the previous year and up 6.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, shorn wool, greasy, including fleece-washed shorn wool — other uses in Africa peaked at 170,630 t in 2018 and was at its lowest, 129,620 t, in 2011.

That places Africa 8th out of 28 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.

Shorn wool, greasy, including fleece-washed shorn wool — Other uses in Africa, year by year

Annual values for Shorn wool, greasy, including fleece-washed shorn wool — Other uses (non-food) in Africa, 2010 to 2023.
Year t Change
2010 137,611 t
2011 129,620 t -5.8%
2012 140,824 t +8.6%
2013 136,401 t -3.1%
2014 146,310 t +7.3%
2015 162,254 t +10.9%
2016 160,485 t -1.1%
2017 152,644 t -4.9%
2018 170,630 t +11.8%
2019 151,251 t -11.4%
2020 152,605 t +0.9%
2021 130,607 t -14.4%
2022 139,597 t +6.9%
2023 145,254 t +4.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 148,803 t 129,620 t 170,630 t 10
2020s 142,016 t 130,607 t 152,605 t 4

Countries ranked near Africa

  1. 5 Syrian Arab Republic 19,346 t compare
  2. 5 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 72,826 t compare
  3. 6 India 70,799 t compare
  4. 6 United Republic of Tanzania 7,614 t compare
  5. 7 Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 2,101 t compare
  6. 7 Morocco 62,119 t compare
  7. 8 Republic of Moldova 1,015 t compare
  8. 8 Turkmenistan 49,076 t compare
  9. 9 Pakistan 46,154 t compare
  10. 9 Viet Nam 5.09 t compare
  11. 10 Russian Federation 44,684 t compare
  12. 10 Polynesia 1.71 t compare
  13. 11 Uzbekistan 38,573 t compare

See the full ranking of 149 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is shorn wool, greasy, including fleece-washed shorn wool — other uses in Africa?
Shorn wool, greasy, including fleece-washed shorn wool — other uses in Africa was 145,254 t in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest shorn wool, greasy, including fleece-washed shorn wool — other uses recorded in Africa?
The highest recorded value was 170,630 t in 2018.
What is the lowest shorn wool, greasy, including fleece-washed shorn wool — other uses recorded in Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 129,620 t in 2011.
How does Africa rank for shorn wool, greasy, including fleece-washed shorn wool — other uses?
Africa ranks 8th out of 28 groups with data for 2023.
Is shorn wool, greasy, including fleece-washed shorn wool — other uses rising or falling in Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 6.5%. 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 Shorn wool, greasy, including fleece-washed shorn wool — Other uses (non-food). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Shorn wool, greasy, including fleece-washed shorn wool — 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
149 places, 1,828 data points, 2010–2023
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