Merchandise exports in Africa Western and Central
Africa Western and Central: Merchandise exports was 204.10 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise exports in Africa Western and Central, 1960–2025
Source: World Trade Organization (WTO). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for merchandise exports in Africa Western and Central is 204.10 billion current US$, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 20.8% on the previous year and up 70.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise exports in Africa Western and Central peaked at 209.33 billion current US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 1.58 billion current US$, in 1960.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.12 billion current US$ | 1.58 billion current US$ | 2.90 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 12.90 billion current US$ | 3.46 billion current US$ | 27.32 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 22.78 billion current US$ | 15.51 billion current US$ | 38.23 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 27.65 billion current US$ | 22.39 billion current US$ | 34.07 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 82.26 billion current US$ | 36.38 billion current US$ | 157.22 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 156.38 billion current US$ | 99.56 billion current US$ | 209.33 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 160.14 billion current US$ | 114.26 billion current US$ | 204.10 billion current US$ | 6 |
More private sector data for Africa Western and Central
- Food imports 15.3% (2023)
- Manufactures imports 54.3% (2023)
- Merchandise imports 163.34 billion current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise trade 43.1% (2025)
- Food exports 12.1% (2023)
- Manufactures exports 7.0% (2023)
- Commercial service exports 23.98 billion current US$ (2024)
- Transport services 39.8% (2024)
- Computer, communications and other services 35.9% (2024)
- Commercial service imports 64.22 billion current US$ (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise exports in Africa Western and Central?
- Merchandise exports in Africa Western and Central was 204.10 billion current US$ in 2025, according to World Trade Organization (WTO).
- What is the highest merchandise exports recorded in Africa Western and Central?
- The highest recorded value was 209.33 billion current US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest merchandise exports recorded in Africa Western and Central?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.58 billion current US$ in 1960.
- Is merchandise exports rising or falling in Africa Western and Central?
- Over the last ten years it is up 70.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa Western and Central data come from?
- The figures come from World Trade Organization (WTO), published as part of Merchandise exports (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Merchandise exports includes goods whose economic ownership is changed from a resident to a non-resident and that are not included in the following specific categories: goods under merchanting, non-monetary gold, and parts of travel, construction, and government goods and services n.i.e. 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.