Capital goods imports (constant US$) in Sudan
Sudan: Capital goods imports (constant US$) was 1.42 billion constant US$ in 2003. ◆ Volatile
Capital goods imports in Sudan, 1984–2003
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
Sudan recorded 1.42 billion constant US$ for capital goods imports in 2003. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 23.0% on the previous year and up 384.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capital goods imports in Sudan peaked at 1.42 billion constant US$ in 2003 and was at its lowest, 119.93 million constant US$, in 1986.
That places Sudan 8th out of 36 countries with data for 2003, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Capital goods imports (constant US$) in Sudan, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 516.86 million constant US$ | — |
| 1985 | 214.30 million constant US$ | -58.5% |
| 1986 | 119.93 million constant US$ | -44.0% |
| 1987 | 311.75 million constant US$ | +159.9% |
| 1988 | 314.99 million constant US$ | +1.0% |
| 1989 | 397.27 million constant US$ | +26.1% |
| 1990 | 358.05 million constant US$ | -9.9% |
| 1991 | 240.25 million constant US$ | -32.9% |
| 1992 | 399.54 million constant US$ | +66.3% |
| 1993 | 292.96 million constant US$ | -26.7% |
| 1994 | 184.77 million constant US$ | -36.9% |
| 1995 | 213.89 million constant US$ | +15.8% |
| 1996 | 253.80 million constant US$ | +18.7% |
| 1997 | 256.37 million constant US$ | +1.0% |
| 1998 | 341.29 million constant US$ | +33.1% |
| 1999 | 351.41 million constant US$ | +3.0% |
| 2000 | 472.93 million constant US$ | +34.6% |
| 2001 | 756.17 million constant US$ | +59.9% |
| 2002 | 1.15 billion constant US$ | +52.5% |
| 2003 | 1.42 billion constant US$ | +23.0% |
Sudan compared with similar countries
- Sudan's 1.42 billion constant US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 259.34 million constant US$, 5.5× the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Sudan's 1.42 billion constant US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 111.84 million constant US$, 12.7× the median. (11 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 312.52 million constant US$ | 119.93 million constant US$ | 516.86 million constant US$ | 6 |
| 1990s | 289.23 million constant US$ | 184.77 million constant US$ | 399.54 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 950.27 million constant US$ | 472.93 million constant US$ | 1.42 billion constant US$ | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is capital goods imports in Sudan?
- Capital goods imports in Sudan was 1.42 billion constant US$ in 2003, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest capital goods imports recorded in Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 1.42 billion constant US$ in 2003.
- What is the lowest capital goods imports recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 119.93 million constant US$ in 1986.
- How does Sudan rank for capital goods imports?
- Sudan ranks 8th out of 36 countries with data for 2003.
- Is capital goods imports rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 384.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sudan 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.