Capital goods imports in Congo
Congo: Capital goods imports was 217.65 million constant US$ in 2006. ◆ Volatile
Capital goods imports in Congo, 1965–2006
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
In 2006, capital goods imports in Congo stood at 217.65 million constant US$.
That represents a change of up 1.2% on the previous year and down 44.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capital goods imports in Congo peaked at 393.71 million constant US$ in 1996 and was at its lowest, 0 constant US$, in 1965.
Congo ranks 23rd of 36 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 constant US$ | 0 constant US$ | 0 constant US$ | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 constant US$ | 0 constant US$ | 0 constant US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 84.21 million constant US$ | 0 constant US$ | 199.33 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 164.70 million constant US$ | 90.70 million constant US$ | 393.71 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 209.91 million constant US$ | 202.40 million constant US$ | 217.65 million constant US$ | 7 |
Countries ranked near Congo
More trade data for Congo
- Net long-term borrowing 0 BoP, current US$ (2011)
- Pesticides imports 2.35 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Food imports excluding fish 257.80 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Total agricultural imports 299.05 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports 71.39 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports quantity 201,697 FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Total agricultural exports 32.96 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports 1.52 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports quantity 4,620 FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Merchandise exports, WB 12.09 billion current US$ (2011)
Frequently asked questions
- What is capital goods imports in Congo?
- Capital goods imports in Congo was 217.65 million constant US$ in 2006, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest capital goods imports recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 393.71 million constant US$ in 1996.
- What is the lowest capital goods imports recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 constant US$ in 1965.
- How does Congo rank for capital goods imports?
- Congo ranks 23rd out of 36 countries with data for 2006.
- Is capital goods imports rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 44.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Capital goods imports (constant US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Imports of capital goods, cif (includes freight and insurance costs) in 1987 constant US dollars.