Ores and metals exports in Tonga
Tonga: Ores and metals exports was 1.0% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Ores and metals exports in Tonga, 1975–2023
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 Tonga is 1.0%, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 497.8% on the previous year and down 71.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, ores and metals exports in Tonga peaked at 19.7% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1975.
That places Tonga 147th out of 194 countries with data for 2023, 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 Tonga, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 0.0% | — |
| 1980 | 0.0% | — |
| 1985 | 0.0% | — |
| 2000 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2001 | 0.0% | — |
| 2003 | 0.1% | — |
| 2004 | 0.6% | +373.1% |
| 2005 | 0.5% | -19.7% |
| 2006 | 0.2% | -67.0% |
| 2007 | 1.4% | +833.6% |
| 2008 | 19.7% | +1264.9% |
| 2009 | 1.5% | -92.2% |
| 2010 | 1.5% | -2.9% |
| 2011 | 2.2% | +44.9% |
| 2012 | 2.5% | +14.6% |
| 2013 | 3.3% | +32.9% |
| 2014 | 5.8% | +75.6% |
| 2017 | 0.1% | -99.1% |
| 2018 | 0.1% | +113.1% |
| 2019 | 0.3% | +219.8% |
| 2020 | 0.2% | -35.0% |
| 2021 | 0.6% | +153.5% |
| 2022 | 0.2% | -72.0% |
| 2023 | 1.0% | +497.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1 |
| 1980s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2 |
| 2000s | 2.7% | 0.0% | 19.7% | 9 |
| 2010s | 2.0% | 0.1% | 5.8% | 8 |
| 2020s | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Tonga
More energy & mining data for Tonga
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate 8.74 % change on previous year (2024)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel imports 16.4% (2023)
- Ores and metals imports 0.6% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ores and metals exports in Tonga?
- Ores and metals exports in Tonga was 1.0% in 2023, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest ores and metals exports recorded in Tonga?
- The highest recorded value was 19.7% in 2008.
- What is the lowest ores and metals exports recorded in Tonga?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1975.
- How does Tonga rank for ores and metals exports?
- Tonga ranks 147th out of 194 countries with data for 2023.
- Is ores and metals exports rising or falling in Tonga?
- Over the last ten years it is down 71.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tonga 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.