Sisal, raw — Production in Africa

Africa: Sisal, raw — Production was 105,082 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
105,082 t
Change on year
down 0.1%
Rank
5th
of 20 groups
All-time high
438,639 t
in 1964
All-time low
58,296 t
in 1998
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Sisal, raw — Production in Africa, 1961–2024

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

Analysis

In 2024, sisal, raw — production in Africa stood at 105,082 t.

The figure is down 0.1% on the previous year and up 25.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, sisal, raw — production in Africa peaked at 438,639 t in 1964 and was at its lowest, 58,296 t, in 1998.

That places Africa 5th out of 20 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 403,562 t 371,832 t 438,639 t 9
1970s 279,962 t 162,351 t 372,155 t 10
1980s 124,067 t 99,733 t 173,842 t 10
1990s 81,543 t 58,296 t 102,699 t 10
2000s 71,438 t 60,920 t 78,677 t 10
2010s 81,674 t 73,178 t 88,586 t 10
2020s 98,193 t 89,943 t 105,220 t 5

Countries ranked near Africa

  1. 2 United Republic of Tanzania 61,216 t compare
  2. 3 Kenya 20,940 t compare
  3. 4 Madagascar 17,592 t compare
  4. 5 China 14,295 t compare
  5. 6 China, mainland 14,292 t compare
  6. 8 Haiti 12,118 t compare

See the full ranking of 46 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is sisal, raw — production in Africa?
Sisal, raw — production in Africa was 105,082 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest sisal, raw — production recorded in Africa?
The highest recorded value was 438,639 t in 1964.
What is the lowest sisal, raw — production recorded in Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 58,296 t in 1998.
How does Africa rank for sisal, raw — production?
Africa ranks 5th out of 20 groups with data for 2024.
Is sisal, raw — production rising or falling in Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 25.8%. 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 Sisal, raw — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Sisal, raw — Production
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
46 places, 2,848 data points, 1961–2024
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