Cereal imports in Mauritania
Mauritania: Cereal imports was 125.23 million FAO, current US$ in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Cereal imports in Mauritania, 1961–2010
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in FAO, current US$.
Analysis
In 2010, cereal imports in Mauritania stood at 125.23 million FAO, current US$.
That represents a change of down 21.0% on the previous year and up 234.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cereal imports in Mauritania peaked at 187.40 million FAO, current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 3.40 million FAO, current US$, in 1961.
That places Mauritania 24th out of 53 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.38 million FAO, current US$ | 3.40 million FAO, current US$ | 6.16 million FAO, current US$ | 9 |
| 1970s | 16.88 million FAO, current US$ | 5.66 million FAO, current US$ | 28.33 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 43.34 million FAO, current US$ | 29.25 million FAO, current US$ | 65.44 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 66.10 million FAO, current US$ | 37.24 million FAO, current US$ | 163.75 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 83.80 million FAO, current US$ | 37.40 million FAO, current US$ | 187.40 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 125.23 million FAO, current US$ | 125.23 million FAO, current US$ | 125.23 million FAO, current US$ | 1 |
Countries ranked near Mauritania
- 21 Guinea 148.75 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 22 Liberia 144.81 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 23 Malawi 135.60 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 25 Somalia 122.56 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 26 Mauritius 121.74 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 27 Niger 115.33 million FAO, current US$ compare
More trade data for Mauritania
- Net long-term borrowing 0 BoP, current US$ (2011)
- Pesticides imports 48,400 FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Food imports excluding fish 298.69 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Total agricultural imports 334.24 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports quantity 440,793 FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Total agricultural exports 43.00 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Merchandise exports, WB 3.17 billion current US$ (2011)
- Other long-term inflows, net 0 BoP, current US$ (2011)
- Agricultural tractors, imports 1.09 million FAO, current US$ (2007)
- Agricultural tractors, imports 39 (2007)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cereal imports in Mauritania?
- Cereal imports in Mauritania was 125.23 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 Mauritania?
- The highest recorded value was 187.40 million FAO, current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest cereal imports recorded in Mauritania?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.40 million FAO, current US$ in 1961.
- How does Mauritania rank for cereal imports?
- Mauritania ranks 24th out of 53 countries with data for 2010.
- Is cereal imports rising or falling in Mauritania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 234.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritania 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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About this data
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.