Unmanufactured tobacco — Stock Variation in Africa

Africa: Unmanufactured tobacco — Stock Variation was -19,480 t in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
-19,480 t
Change on year
up 30.0%
Rank
27th
of 29 groups
All-time high
105,058 t
in 2015
All-time low
-70,342 t
in 2012
Years of data
14
2010–2023

Unmanufactured tobacco — Stock Variation in Africa, 2010–2023

-50.0k050.0k100.0k2010201620232010: 20.0k t2011: 25.2k t2012: -70.3k t2013: 4.1k t2014: 67.8k t2015: 105.1k t2016: 1.0k t2017: 19.3k t2018: 15.7k t2019: -5.7k t2020: 1.2k t2021: -22.0k t2022: -27.8k t2023: -19.5k t

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for unmanufactured tobacco — stock variation in Africa is -19,480 t, measured in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 30.0% on the previous year and down 574.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, unmanufactured tobacco — stock variation in Africa peaked at 105,058 t in 2015 and was at its lowest, -70,342 t, in 2012.

Africa ranks 27th of 29 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Unmanufactured tobacco — Stock Variation in Africa, year by year

Annual values for Unmanufactured tobacco — Stock Variation in Africa, 2010 to 2023.
Year t Change
2010 19,983 t
2011 25,159 t +25.9%
2012 -70,342 t -379.6%
2013 4,106 t -105.8%
2014 67,801 t +1551.2%
2015 105,058 t +55.0%
2016 1,039 t -99.0%
2017 19,334 t +1761.2%
2018 15,724 t -18.7%
2019 -5,654 t -136.0%
2020 1,174 t -120.8%
2021 -21,970 t -1971.6%
2022 -27,827 t +26.7%
2023 -19,480 t -30.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 18,221 t -70,342 t 105,058 t 10
2020s -17,026 t -27,827 t 1,174 t 4

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Frequently asked questions

What is unmanufactured tobacco — stock variation in Africa?
Unmanufactured tobacco — stock variation in Africa was -19,480 t in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest unmanufactured tobacco — stock variation recorded in Africa?
The highest recorded value was 105,058 t in 2015.
What is the lowest unmanufactured tobacco — stock variation recorded in Africa?
The lowest recorded value was -70,342 t in 2012.
How does Africa rank for unmanufactured tobacco — stock variation?
Africa ranks 27th out of 29 groups with data for 2023.
Is unmanufactured tobacco — stock variation rising or falling in Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 574.4%. 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 Unmanufactured tobacco — Stock Variation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Unmanufactured tobacco — Stock Variation
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
201 places, 2,099 data points, 2010–2023
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