Capital goods imports in North Africa
North Africa: Capital goods imports was 5.51 billion constant US$ in 2011. β Volatile
Capital goods imports in North Africa, 1970β2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
North Africa recorded 5.51 billion constant US$ for capital goods imports in 2011.
The figure is up 8.0% on the previous year and up 20.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capital goods imports in North Africa peaked at 11.79 billion constant US$ in 1999 and was at its lowest, 542.39 million constant US$, in 1972.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.13 billion constant US$ | 542.39 million constant US$ | 2.21 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.88 billion constant US$ | 992.00 million constant US$ | 9.89 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.24 billion constant US$ | 7.00 billion constant US$ | 11.79 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.47 billion constant US$ | 3.21 billion constant US$ | 10.62 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.31 billion constant US$ | 5.10 billion constant US$ | 5.51 billion constant US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near North Africa
- 1 South Africa 62.56 billion constant US$ compare
- 2 Morocco 5.51 billion constant US$ compare
- 3 Kenya 4.72 billion constant US$ compare
- 4 Ghana 3.82 billion constant US$ compare
- 5 Algeria 2.71 billion constant US$ compare
- 6 Zimbabwe 2.08 billion constant US$ compare
- 7 Mauritius 2.01 billion constant US$ compare
More trade data for North Africa
- Net long-term borrowing 758.90 million BoP, current US$ (2011)
- Pesticides imports 148.36 million FAO, current US$ (2011)
- Total agricultural imports 26.97 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Food imports excluding fish 22.64 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports 8.63 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Total agricultural exports 5.78 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports quantity 36.58 million FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Cereal exports quantity 495,830 FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Cereal exports 187.33 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Merchandise exports, WB 188.13 billion current US$ (2011)
Frequently asked questions
- What is capital goods imports in North Africa?
- Capital goods imports in North Africa was 5.51 billion constant US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest capital goods imports recorded in North Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 11.79 billion constant US$ in 1999.
- What is the lowest capital goods imports recorded in North Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 542.39 million constant US$ in 1972.
- How does North Africa rank for capital goods imports?
- North Africa ranks 4th out of 4 groups with data for 2011.
- Is capital goods imports rising or falling in North Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Africa 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.