Africa (Sub-Sahara)
U.S. Trade with Africa (Sub-Sahara) in 2021
Export Market Rank
#12 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$2.39 Billion
3-Year Average
$2.12 Billion
Compound Average Growth
-1.46% (2012-2021)
Total Export Value 2012 - 2021
Export Value by Commodity 2021
Top 10 Exports to Africa (Sub-Sahara) in 2021
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheat | $738.96 Million | 2.5 Million | $694.6 Million | -37% |
| Poultry Meat & Prods. (ex. Eggs) | $512.65 Million | 517,215 | $430.88 Million | 6% |
| Food Preparations | $134.09 Million | 34,918 | $71.23 Million | 253% |
| Vegetable Oils (ex. soybean) | $114.72 Million | 65,113 | $77.56 Million | 33% |
| Pulses | $87.59 Million | 147,233 | $76.88 Million | 8% |
| Other Intermediate Products | $84.51 Million | 51,394 | $56.13 Million | 119% |
| Coarse Grains (ex. corn) | $82.24 Million | 283,021 | $89.79 Million | 17% |
| Rice | $81.6 Million | 153,060 | $65.11 Million | -43% |
| Ethanol (non-bev.) | $80.73 Million | --- | $38.68 Million | 102% |
| Dairy Products | $36.96 Million | 19,638 | $35.06 Million | -30% |
Data and Analysis
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