Ores and metals exports in Pacific island small states
Pacific island small states: Ores and metals exports was 2.0% in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Ores and metals exports in Pacific island small states, 1970–2018
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise exports.
Analysis
The most recent figure for ores and metals exports in Pacific island small states is 2.0%, measured in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.6% on the previous year and up 93.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, ores and metals exports in Pacific island small states peaked at 2.1% in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 1981.
That places Pacific island small states 45th out of 46 groups with data for 2018, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Ores and metals exports in Pacific island small states, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1.3% | — |
| 1971 | 0.9% | -33.0% |
| 1972 | 0.6% | -31.8% |
| 1973 | 1.5% | +148.7% |
| 1974 | 0.9% | -38.4% |
| 1975 | 1.1% | +16.9% |
| 1976 | 0.8% | -25.7% |
| 1977 | 0.7% | -13.6% |
| 1978 | 0.8% | +8.1% |
| 1979 | 0.7% | -2.3% |
| 1980 | 0.1% | -83.3% |
| 1981 | 0.1% | -27.7% |
| 1982 | 0.1% | +63.9% |
| 2002 | 0.2% | +40.8% |
| 2003 | 0.3% | +32.0% |
| 2004 | 0.4% | +61.3% |
| 2005 | 0.5% | +7.6% |
| 2006 | 0.7% | +38.3% |
| 2007 | 0.7% | +13.2% |
| 2008 | 1.0% | +41.8% |
| 2009 | 0.6% | -42.2% |
| 2010 | 1.0% | +59.2% |
| 2011 | 1.3% | +38.7% |
| 2012 | 1.5% | +9.5% |
| 2013 | 1.7% | +15.9% |
| 2014 | 1.6% | -5.4% |
| 2015 | 1.8% | +10.0% |
| 2016 | 1.0% | -40.6% |
| 2017 | 2.1% | +104.4% |
| 2018 | 2.0% | -5.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.5% | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 3 |
| 2000s | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 8 |
| 2010s | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2.1% | 9 |
Countries ranked near Pacific island small states
More energy & mining data for Pacific island small states
- Fuel imports 16.2% (2021)
- Ores and metals imports 0.8% (2021)
- Fuel exports 1.3% (2017)
- Mineral rents 0.5% (2021)
- Natural gas rents 0.0% (2021)
- Total natural resources rents 4.1% (2021)
- Electricity production from oil sources 57.4% (2021)
- Electricity production from hydroelectric sources 32.4% (2021)
- Access to electricity 88.3% (2024)
- Electricity production from natural gas sources 0.0% (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ores and metals exports in Pacific island small states?
- Ores and metals exports in Pacific island small states was 2.0% in 2018, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest ores and metals exports recorded in Pacific island small states?
- The highest recorded value was 2.1% in 2017.
- What is the lowest ores and metals exports recorded in Pacific island small states?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 1981.
- How does Pacific island small states rank for ores and metals exports?
- Pacific island small states ranks 45th out of 46 groups with data for 2018.
- Is ores and metals exports rising or falling in Pacific island small states?
- Over the last ten years it is up 93.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pacific island small states data come from?
- The figures come from Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division, published as part of Ores and metals exports (% of merchandise exports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Ores and metals comprise the commodities in SITC (Rev. 3) sections 27 (crude fertilizer, minerals nes); 28 (metalliferous ores, scrap); and 68 (non-ferrous metals). Exports of services are services provided by residents to non-residents. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of merchandise exports which is comprised of goods whose economic ownership is changed between a resident and 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.