Goods exports in Africa Eastern and Southern
Africa Eastern and Southern: Goods exports was 278.63 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
278.63 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
down 0.1%
Rank
35th
of 43 groups
All-time high
292.30 billion BoP, current US$
in 2022
All-time low
21.64 billion BoP, current US$
in 1978
Years of data
48
1978–2025
Goods exports in Africa Eastern and Southern, 1978–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, goods exports in Africa Eastern and Southern stood at 278.63 billion BoP, current US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.1% on the previous year and up 54.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, goods exports in Africa Eastern and Southern peaked at 292.30 billion BoP, current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 21.64 billion BoP, current US$, in 1978.
Africa Eastern and Southern ranks 35th of 43 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Goods exports in Africa Eastern and Southern, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 21.64 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1979 | 28.65 billion BoP, current US$ | +32.4% |
| 1980 | 39.87 billion BoP, current US$ | +39.2% |
| 1981 | 32.89 billion BoP, current US$ | -17.5% |
| 1982 | 28.20 billion BoP, current US$ | -14.3% |
| 1983 | 29.29 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.9% |
| 1984 | 27.79 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.1% |
| 1985 | 26.08 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.1% |
| 1986 | 27.92 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.1% |
| 1987 | 35.67 billion BoP, current US$ | +27.7% |
| 1988 | 37.63 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.5% |
| 1989 | 37.11 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.4% |
| 1990 | 39.08 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.3% |
| 1991 | 37.93 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.9% |
| 1992 | 39.75 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.8% |
| 1993 | 41.90 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.4% |
| 1994 | 44.23 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.6% |
| 1995 | 49.43 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.7% |
| 1996 | 52.41 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.0% |
| 1997 | 53.64 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.3% |
| 1998 | 48.52 billion BoP, current US$ | -9.5% |
| 1999 | 49.61 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.2% |
| 2000 | 57.69 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.3% |
| 2001 | 55.46 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.9% |
| 2002 | 59.21 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.8% |
| 2003 | 71.20 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.2% |
| 2004 | 90.52 billion BoP, current US$ | +27.1% |
| 2005 | 115.18 billion BoP, current US$ | +27.2% |
| 2006 | 138.94 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.6% |
| 2007 | 175.61 billion BoP, current US$ | +26.4% |
| 2008 | 214.21 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.0% |
| 2009 | 161.08 billion BoP, current US$ | -24.8% |
| 2010 | 210.69 billion BoP, current US$ | +30.8% |
| 2011 | 254.50 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.8% |
| 2012 | 244.06 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.1% |
| 2013 | 243.93 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 232.91 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.5% |
| 2015 | 180.73 billion BoP, current US$ | -22.4% |
| 2016 | 171.24 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.3% |
| 2017 | 195.44 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.1% |
| 2018 | 217.21 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.1% |
| 2019 | 202.86 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.6% |
| 2020 | 182.43 billion BoP, current US$ | -10.1% |
| 2021 | 258.11 billion BoP, current US$ | +41.5% |
| 2022 | 292.30 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.2% |
| 2023 | 266.48 billion BoP, current US$ | -8.8% |
| 2024 | 279.04 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.7% |
| 2025 | 278.63 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 25.14 billion BoP, current US$ | 21.64 billion BoP, current US$ | 28.65 billion BoP, current US$ | 2 |
| 1980s | 32.25 billion BoP, current US$ | 26.08 billion BoP, current US$ | 39.87 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 45.65 billion BoP, current US$ | 37.93 billion BoP, current US$ | 53.64 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 113.91 billion BoP, current US$ | 55.46 billion BoP, current US$ | 214.21 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 215.36 billion BoP, current US$ | 171.24 billion BoP, current US$ | 254.50 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 259.50 billion BoP, current US$ | 182.43 billion BoP, current US$ | 292.30 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Africa Eastern and Southern
- 32 Norway 176.78 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 33 Denmark 172.49 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 34 Hungary 136.39 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 35 Slovakia 116.63 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 36 South Africa 116.44 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 37 Chile 110.36 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 38 Romania 102.37 billion BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Africa Eastern and Southern
- Industry (including construction), value added 356.28 billion current US$ (2025)
- External balance on goods and services -2.2% (2025)
- Trade 52.0% (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 159.10 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Trade in services 10.8% (2024)
- Manufacturing, value added 129.32 billion current US$ (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added 110.62 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added 9.5% (2025)
- Services, value added 625.14 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Services, value added 686.60 billion current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is goods exports in Africa Eastern and Southern?
- Goods exports in Africa Eastern and Southern was 278.63 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest goods exports recorded in Africa Eastern and Southern?
- The highest recorded value was 292.30 billion BoP, current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest goods exports recorded in Africa Eastern and Southern?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.64 billion BoP, current US$ in 1978.
- How does Africa Eastern and Southern rank for goods exports?
- Africa Eastern and Southern ranks 35th out of 43 groups with data for 2025.
- Is goods exports rising or falling in Africa Eastern and Southern?
- Over the last ten years it is up 54.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa Eastern and Southern data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Goods exports (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Exports of goods occur when there are changes in the economic ownership of goods from residents of the compiling economy to non-residents, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.