Capital goods imports in Malawi
Malawi: Capital goods imports was 388.71 million constant US$ in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Capital goods imports in Malawi, 1985–2009
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
In 2009, capital goods imports in Malawi stood at 388.71 million constant US$. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
The figure is up 9.0% on the previous year and up 153.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capital goods imports in Malawi peaked at 388.71 million constant US$ in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0 constant US$, in 1985.
That places Malawi 14th out of 36 countries with data for 2009, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 57.73 million constant US$ | 0 constant US$ | 110.82 million constant US$ | 5 |
| 1990s | 159.23 million constant US$ | 114.66 million constant US$ | 199.32 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 269.40 million constant US$ | 126.42 million constant US$ | 388.71 million constant US$ | 10 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
More trade data for Malawi
- Net long-term borrowing -1.20 million BoP, current US$ (2011)
- Pesticides imports 17.88 million FAO, current US$ (2011)
- Food imports excluding fish 274.41 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Total agricultural imports 442.79 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports 135.60 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports quantity 199,076 FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Total agricultural exports 1.26 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports 10.25 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports quantity 26,085 FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Merchandise exports, WB 935.42 million current US$ (2011)
Frequently asked questions
- What is capital goods imports in Malawi?
- Capital goods imports in Malawi was 388.71 million constant US$ in 2009, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest capital goods imports recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 388.71 million constant US$ in 2009.
- What is the lowest capital goods imports recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 constant US$ in 1985.
- How does Malawi rank for capital goods imports?
- Malawi ranks 14th out of 36 countries with data for 2009.
- Is capital goods imports rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 153.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malawi 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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About this data
Imports of capital goods, cif (includes freight and insurance costs) in 1987 constant US dollars.