Cereal imports in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Cereal imports was 199.01 million FAO, current US$ in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2010)
199.01 million FAO, current US$
Change on year
up 33.4%
World rank
19th
of 53 countries
All-time high
267.32 million FAO, current US$
in 2006
All-time low
7.20 million FAO, current US$
in 1961
Years of data
50
1961–2010
Cereal imports in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1961–2010
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in FAO, current US$.
Analysis
In 2010, cereal imports in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 199.01 million FAO, current US$.
The figure is up 33.4% on the previous year and up 298.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cereal imports in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 267.32 million FAO, current US$ in 2006 and was at its lowest, 7.20 million FAO, current US$, in 1961.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 19th of 53 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Cereal imports in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | FAO, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 7.20 million FAO, current US$ | — |
| 1962 | 12.03 million FAO, current US$ | +67.1% |
| 1963 | 15.18 million FAO, current US$ | +26.2% |
| 1964 | 12.60 million FAO, current US$ | -17.0% |
| 1965 | 14.44 million FAO, current US$ | +14.6% |
| 1966 | 17.19 million FAO, current US$ | +19.1% |
| 1967 | 10.62 million FAO, current US$ | -38.2% |
| 1968 | 14.92 million FAO, current US$ | +40.5% |
| 1969 | 16.08 million FAO, current US$ | +7.7% |
| 1970 | 17.64 million FAO, current US$ | +9.8% |
| 1971 | 20.01 million FAO, current US$ | +13.4% |
| 1972 | 20.27 million FAO, current US$ | +1.3% |
| 1973 | 35.48 million FAO, current US$ | +75.1% |
| 1974 | 60.00 million FAO, current US$ | +69.1% |
| 1975 | 56.99 million FAO, current US$ | -5.0% |
| 1976 | 95.88 million FAO, current US$ | +68.3% |
| 1977 | 67.01 million FAO, current US$ | -30.1% |
| 1978 | 41.99 million FAO, current US$ | -37.3% |
| 1979 | 67.70 million FAO, current US$ | +61.2% |
| 1980 | 76.90 million FAO, current US$ | +13.6% |
| 1981 | 155.52 million FAO, current US$ | +102.2% |
| 1982 | 78.30 million FAO, current US$ | -49.7% |
| 1983 | 74.80 million FAO, current US$ | -4.5% |
| 1984 | 68.00 million FAO, current US$ | -9.1% |
| 1985 | 65.20 million FAO, current US$ | -4.1% |
| 1986 | 70.20 million FAO, current US$ | +7.7% |
| 1987 | 80.80 million FAO, current US$ | +15.1% |
| 1988 | 80.50 million FAO, current US$ | -0.4% |
| 1989 | 88.05 million FAO, current US$ | +9.4% |
| 1990 | 96.40 million FAO, current US$ | +9.5% |
| 1991 | 65.70 million FAO, current US$ | -31.8% |
| 1992 | 92.30 million FAO, current US$ | +40.5% |
| 1993 | 65.97 million FAO, current US$ | -28.5% |
| 1994 | 68.03 million FAO, current US$ | +3.1% |
| 1995 | 101.21 million FAO, current US$ | +48.8% |
| 1996 | 89.06 million FAO, current US$ | -12.0% |
| 1997 | 83.90 million FAO, current US$ | -5.8% |
| 1998 | 66.23 million FAO, current US$ | -21.1% |
| 1999 | 49.50 million FAO, current US$ | -25.3% |
| 2000 | 49.95 million FAO, current US$ | +0.9% |
| 2001 | 63.64 million FAO, current US$ | +27.4% |
| 2002 | 83.95 million FAO, current US$ | +31.9% |
| 2003 | 122.34 million FAO, current US$ | +45.7% |
| 2004 | 151.43 million FAO, current US$ | +23.8% |
| 2005 | 145.09 million FAO, current US$ | -4.2% |
| 2006 | 267.32 million FAO, current US$ | +84.2% |
| 2007 | 155.07 million FAO, current US$ | -42.0% |
| 2008 | 189.97 million FAO, current US$ | +22.5% |
| 2009 | 149.24 million FAO, current US$ | -21.4% |
| 2010 | 199.01 million FAO, current US$ | +33.4% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 199.01 million FAO, current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 102.61 million FAO, current US$, 1.9× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 199.01 million FAO, current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 101.97 million FAO, current US$, 2.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 13.36 million FAO, current US$ | 7.20 million FAO, current US$ | 17.19 million FAO, current US$ | 9 |
| 1970s | 48.30 million FAO, current US$ | 17.64 million FAO, current US$ | 95.88 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 83.83 million FAO, current US$ | 65.20 million FAO, current US$ | 155.52 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 77.83 million FAO, current US$ | 49.50 million FAO, current US$ | 101.21 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 137.80 million FAO, current US$ | 49.95 million FAO, current US$ | 267.32 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 199.01 million FAO, current US$ | 199.01 million FAO, current US$ | 199.01 million FAO, current US$ | 1 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 16 Cameroon 331.33 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 17 Mozambique 302.71 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 18 Angola 267.48 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 20 Uganda 164.95 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 21 Guinea 148.75 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 22 Liberia 144.81 million FAO, current US$ compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is cereal imports in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Cereal imports in Democratic Republic of Congo was 199.01 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 Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 267.32 million FAO, current US$ in 2006.
- What is the lowest cereal imports recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.20 million FAO, current US$ in 1961.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for cereal imports?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 19th out of 53 countries with data for 2010.
- Is cereal imports rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 298.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo 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.