Africa (Sub-Sahara)
U.S. Trade with Africa (Sub-Sahara) in 2021
Total Export Value
$2.38 Billion
3-Year Average
$2.11 Billion
Compound Average Growth
-1.51% (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 | $738.19 Million | 2.5 Million | $694.52 Million | -37% |
| Poultry Meat & Prods. (ex. Eggs) | $505.4 Million | 513,856 | $430.15 Million | 4% |
| Food Preparations | $134.54 Million | 35,074 | $71.28 Million | 254% |
| Vegetable Oils (ex. soybean) | $114.76 Million | 64,954 | $77.57 Million | 33% |
| Coarse Grains (ex. corn) | $100.45 Million | 316,467 | $91.61 Million | 44% |
| Ethanol (non-bev.) | $93.83 Million | --- | $39.99 Million | 135% |
| Pulses | $86.07 Million | 144,734 | $76.69 Million | 6% |
| Rice | $78.02 Million | 146,030 | $64.74 Million | -45% |
| Other Intermediate Products | $67.05 Million | 43,204 | $53.75 Million | 73% |
| Condiments & Sauces | $36.47 Million | 18,310 | $57.89 Million | -25% |
Data and Analysis
Attaché Report (GAIN)
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News and Features
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News Release
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