Capital goods imports in South Africa
South Africa: Capital goods imports was 62.56 billion constant US$ in 2004. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2004)
62.56 billion constant US$
Change on year
down 37.3%
World rank
1st
of 36 countries
All-time high
99.69 billion constant US$
in 2003
All-time low
2.05 billion constant US$
in 1981
Years of data
40
1965–2004
Capital goods imports in South Africa, 1965–2004
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 62.56 billion constant US$ for capital goods imports in 2004.
The figure is down 37.3% on the previous year and up 265.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capital goods imports in South Africa peaked at 99.69 billion constant US$ in 2003 and was at its lowest, 2.05 billion constant US$, in 1981.
That places South Africa 1st out of 36 countries with data for 2004, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Capital goods imports in South Africa, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 2.38 billion constant US$ | — |
| 1966 | 2.71 billion constant US$ | +13.7% |
| 1967 | 2.05 billion constant US$ | -24.1% |
| 1968 | 2.56 billion constant US$ | +24.7% |
| 1969 | 2.69 billion constant US$ | +5.2% |
| 1970 | 3.09 billion constant US$ | +14.6% |
| 1971 | 2.77 billion constant US$ | -10.5% |
| 1972 | 2.22 billion constant US$ | -19.7% |
| 1973 | 2.23 billion constant US$ | +0.6% |
| 1974 | 2.15 billion constant US$ | -3.6% |
| 1975 | 2.94 billion constant US$ | +36.6% |
| 1976 | 3.31 billion constant US$ | +12.5% |
| 1977 | 2.66 billion constant US$ | -19.8% |
| 1978 | 2.12 billion constant US$ | -20.3% |
| 1979 | 2.71 billion constant US$ | +28.1% |
| 1980 | 2.19 billion constant US$ | -19.2% |
| 1981 | 2.05 billion constant US$ | -6.3% |
| 1982 | 2.16 billion constant US$ | +4.9% |
| 1983 | 2.84 billion constant US$ | +31.7% |
| 1984 | 2.76 billion constant US$ | -2.6% |
| 1985 | 2.52 billion constant US$ | -8.7% |
| 1986 | 2.25 billion constant US$ | -11.0% |
| 1987 | 2.55 billion constant US$ | +13.6% |
| 1988 | 2.85 billion constant US$ | +11.9% |
| 1989 | 3.68 billion constant US$ | +29.0% |
| 1990 | 4.33 billion constant US$ | +17.6% |
| 1991 | 5.02 billion constant US$ | +15.9% |
| 1992 | 5.41 billion constant US$ | +7.8% |
| 1993 | 3.23 billion constant US$ | -40.3% |
| 1994 | 17.14 billion constant US$ | +430.4% |
| 1995 | 20.65 billion constant US$ | +20.5% |
| 1996 | 20.03 billion constant US$ | -3.0% |
| 1997 | 25.03 billion constant US$ | +25.0% |
| 1998 | 26.18 billion constant US$ | +4.6% |
| 1999 | 34.38 billion constant US$ | +31.3% |
| 2000 | 37.78 billion constant US$ | +9.9% |
| 2001 | 44.37 billion constant US$ | +17.5% |
| 2002 | 50.13 billion constant US$ | +13.0% |
| 2003 | 99.69 billion constant US$ | +98.9% |
| 2004 | 62.56 billion constant US$ | -37.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.48 billion constant US$ | 2.05 billion constant US$ | 2.71 billion constant US$ | 5 |
| 1970s | 2.62 billion constant US$ | 2.12 billion constant US$ | 3.31 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.59 billion constant US$ | 2.05 billion constant US$ | 3.68 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 16.14 billion constant US$ | 3.23 billion constant US$ | 34.38 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 58.91 billion constant US$ | 37.78 billion constant US$ | 99.69 billion constant US$ | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is capital goods imports in South Africa?
- Capital goods imports in South Africa was 62.56 billion constant US$ in 2004, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest capital goods imports recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 99.69 billion constant US$ in 2003.
- What is the lowest capital goods imports recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.05 billion constant US$ in 1981.
- How does South Africa rank for capital goods imports?
- South Africa ranks 1st out of 36 countries with data for 2004.
- Is capital goods imports rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 265.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South 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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Imports of capital goods, cif (includes freight and insurance costs) in 1987 constant US dollars.