Cereal imports (FAO, current US$) in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Cereal imports (FAO, current US$) was 14.51 million FAO, current US$ in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2010)
14.51 million FAO, current US$
Change on year
down 11.6%
World rank
49th
of 53 countries
All-time high
16.41 million FAO, current US$
in 2009
All-time low
495,000 FAO, current US$
in 1962
Years of data
50
1961–2010
Cereal imports in Central African Republic, 1961–2010
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in FAO, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for cereal imports in Central African Republic is 14.51 million FAO, current US$, measured in 2010.
The figure is down 11.6% on the previous year and up 131.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cereal imports in Central African Republic peaked at 16.41 million FAO, current US$ in 2009 and was at its lowest, 495,000 FAO, current US$, in 1962.
Central African Republic ranks 49th of 53 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Cereal imports (FAO, current US$) in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | FAO, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 511,000 FAO, current US$ | — |
| 1962 | 495,000 FAO, current US$ | -3.1% |
| 1963 | 635,000 FAO, current US$ | +28.3% |
| 1964 | 645,000 FAO, current US$ | +1.6% |
| 1965 | 654,000 FAO, current US$ | +1.4% |
| 1966 | 872,000 FAO, current US$ | +33.3% |
| 1967 | 1.27 million FAO, current US$ | +45.3% |
| 1968 | 920,000 FAO, current US$ | -27.4% |
| 1969 | 1.36 million FAO, current US$ | +48.2% |
| 1970 | 1.08 million FAO, current US$ | -20.6% |
| 1971 | 1.59 million FAO, current US$ | +46.7% |
| 1972 | 1.01 million FAO, current US$ | -36.2% |
| 1973 | 1.90 million FAO, current US$ | +87.8% |
| 1974 | 1.41 million FAO, current US$ | -25.7% |
| 1975 | 2.88 million FAO, current US$ | +103.7% |
| 1976 | 2.91 million FAO, current US$ | +1.2% |
| 1977 | 2.06 million FAO, current US$ | -29.2% |
| 1978 | 853,000 FAO, current US$ | -58.7% |
| 1979 | 2.70 million FAO, current US$ | +216.4% |
| 1980 | 3.87 million FAO, current US$ | +43.3% |
| 1981 | 5.82 million FAO, current US$ | +50.4% |
| 1982 | 4.59 million FAO, current US$ | -21.2% |
| 1983 | 4.82 million FAO, current US$ | +5.1% |
| 1984 | 2.85 million FAO, current US$ | -41.0% |
| 1985 | 5.95 million FAO, current US$ | +109.1% |
| 1986 | 7.40 million FAO, current US$ | +24.4% |
| 1987 | 5.50 million FAO, current US$ | -25.7% |
| 1988 | 8.87 million FAO, current US$ | +61.3% |
| 1989 | 5.60 million FAO, current US$ | -36.9% |
| 1990 | 10.15 million FAO, current US$ | +81.4% |
| 1991 | 5.40 million FAO, current US$ | -46.8% |
| 1992 | 6.12 million FAO, current US$ | +13.4% |
| 1993 | 6.41 million FAO, current US$ | +4.7% |
| 1994 | 5.51 million FAO, current US$ | -14.0% |
| 1995 | 8.38 million FAO, current US$ | +52.1% |
| 1996 | 3.34 million FAO, current US$ | -60.1% |
| 1997 | 3.72 million FAO, current US$ | +11.1% |
| 1998 | 7.88 million FAO, current US$ | +111.9% |
| 1999 | 5.93 million FAO, current US$ | -24.7% |
| 2000 | 6.28 million FAO, current US$ | +5.8% |
| 2001 | 6.91 million FAO, current US$ | +10.0% |
| 2002 | 6.22 million FAO, current US$ | -10.0% |
| 2003 | 6.66 million FAO, current US$ | +7.0% |
| 2004 | 7.26 million FAO, current US$ | +9.1% |
| 2005 | 7.58 million FAO, current US$ | +4.3% |
| 2006 | 9.54 million FAO, current US$ | +25.9% |
| 2007 | 8.28 million FAO, current US$ | -13.3% |
| 2008 | 14.64 million FAO, current US$ | +76.8% |
| 2009 | 16.41 million FAO, current US$ | +12.1% |
| 2010 | 14.51 million FAO, current US$ | -11.6% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 14.51 million FAO, current US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 102.61 million FAO, current US$, 14% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 14.51 million FAO, current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 101.97 million FAO, current US$, 14% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 818,000 FAO, current US$ | 495,000 FAO, current US$ | 1.36 million FAO, current US$ | 9 |
| 1970s | 1.84 million FAO, current US$ | 853,000 FAO, current US$ | 2.91 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.53 million FAO, current US$ | 2.85 million FAO, current US$ | 8.87 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.28 million FAO, current US$ | 3.34 million FAO, current US$ | 10.15 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.98 million FAO, current US$ | 6.22 million FAO, current US$ | 16.41 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 14.51 million FAO, current US$ | 14.51 million FAO, current US$ | 14.51 million FAO, current US$ | 1 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
- 46 Guinea-Bissau 26.61 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 47 Namibia 23.32 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 48 Burundi 18.51 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 50 Equatorial Guinea 11.43 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 51 Seychelles 9.71 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 52 Zambia 8.28 million FAO, current US$ compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is cereal imports in Central African Republic?
- Cereal imports in Central African Republic was 14.51 million FAO, current US$ in 2010, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest cereal imports recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 16.41 million FAO, current US$ in 2009.
- What is the lowest cereal imports recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 495,000 FAO, current US$ in 1962.
- How does Central African Republic rank for cereal imports?
- Central African Republic ranks 49th out of 53 countries with data for 2010.
- Is cereal imports rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 131.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site, published as part of Cereal imports (FAO, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Cereals include wheat, rice, maize, barley, oats, rye, millet, sorghum, buckwheat, and mixed grains. Production data on cereals relate to crops harvested for dry grain only. Cereal crops harvested for hay or harvested green for food, feed, or silage and those used for grazing are excluded.