Cereal imports in Somalia
Somalia: Cereal imports was 122.56 million FAO, current US$ in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2010)
122.56 million FAO, current US$
Change on year
down 16.0%
World rank
25th
of 53 countries
All-time high
188.34 million FAO, current US$
in 2008
All-time low
2.88 million FAO, current US$
in 1961
Years of data
50
1961–2010
Cereal imports in Somalia, 1961–2010
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in FAO, current US$.
Analysis
In 2010, cereal imports in Somalia stood at 122.56 million FAO, current US$.
That represents a change of down 16.0% on the previous year and up 65.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cereal imports in Somalia peaked at 188.34 million FAO, current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 2.88 million FAO, current US$, in 1961.
That places Somalia 25th out of 53 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Cereal imports in Somalia, year by year
| Year | FAO, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2.88 million FAO, current US$ | — |
| 1962 | 4.00 million FAO, current US$ | +38.9% |
| 1963 | 4.63 million FAO, current US$ | +15.8% |
| 1964 | 6.49 million FAO, current US$ | +40.2% |
| 1965 | 7.08 million FAO, current US$ | +9.2% |
| 1966 | 4.38 million FAO, current US$ | -38.2% |
| 1967 | 4.01 million FAO, current US$ | -8.5% |
| 1968 | 3.93 million FAO, current US$ | -1.9% |
| 1969 | 5.27 million FAO, current US$ | +34.1% |
| 1970 | 5.91 million FAO, current US$ | +12.0% |
| 1971 | 12.39 million FAO, current US$ | +109.8% |
| 1972 | 6.54 million FAO, current US$ | -47.2% |
| 1973 | 8.10 million FAO, current US$ | +23.8% |
| 1974 | 13.69 million FAO, current US$ | +69.0% |
| 1975 | 35.87 million FAO, current US$ | +161.9% |
| 1976 | 27.77 million FAO, current US$ | -22.6% |
| 1977 | 42.57 million FAO, current US$ | +53.3% |
| 1978 | 16.20 million FAO, current US$ | -61.9% |
| 1979 | 28.62 million FAO, current US$ | +76.7% |
| 1980 | 69.55 million FAO, current US$ | +143.0% |
| 1981 | 118.78 million FAO, current US$ | +70.8% |
| 1982 | 96.96 million FAO, current US$ | -18.4% |
| 1983 | 60.73 million FAO, current US$ | -37.4% |
| 1984 | 69.60 million FAO, current US$ | +14.6% |
| 1985 | 42.10 million FAO, current US$ | -39.5% |
| 1986 | 55.38 million FAO, current US$ | +31.6% |
| 1987 | 62.70 million FAO, current US$ | +13.2% |
| 1988 | 47.56 million FAO, current US$ | -24.1% |
| 1989 | 49.76 million FAO, current US$ | +4.6% |
| 1990 | 52.68 million FAO, current US$ | +5.9% |
| 1991 | 55.03 million FAO, current US$ | +4.5% |
| 1992 | 94.40 million FAO, current US$ | +71.5% |
| 1993 | 50.40 million FAO, current US$ | -46.6% |
| 1994 | 46.50 million FAO, current US$ | -7.7% |
| 1995 | 35.00 million FAO, current US$ | -24.7% |
| 1996 | 36.91 million FAO, current US$ | +5.5% |
| 1997 | 33.16 million FAO, current US$ | -10.1% |
| 1998 | 74.43 million FAO, current US$ | +124.4% |
| 1999 | 70.54 million FAO, current US$ | -5.2% |
| 2000 | 74.25 million FAO, current US$ | +5.3% |
| 2001 | 22.96 million FAO, current US$ | -69.1% |
| 2002 | 27.65 million FAO, current US$ | +20.4% |
| 2003 | 39.60 million FAO, current US$ | +43.2% |
| 2004 | 69.51 million FAO, current US$ | +75.5% |
| 2005 | 81.17 million FAO, current US$ | +16.8% |
| 2006 | 99.65 million FAO, current US$ | +22.8% |
| 2007 | 104.97 million FAO, current US$ | +5.3% |
| 2008 | 188.34 million FAO, current US$ | +79.4% |
| 2009 | 145.90 million FAO, current US$ | -22.5% |
| 2010 | 122.56 million FAO, current US$ | -16.0% |
Somalia compared with similar countries
- Somalia's 122.56 million FAO, current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 102.61 million FAO, current US$, 1.2× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Somalia's 122.56 million FAO, current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 101.97 million FAO, current US$, 1.2× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.74 million FAO, current US$ | 2.88 million FAO, current US$ | 7.08 million FAO, current US$ | 9 |
| 1970s | 19.77 million FAO, current US$ | 5.91 million FAO, current US$ | 42.57 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 67.31 million FAO, current US$ | 42.10 million FAO, current US$ | 118.78 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 54.91 million FAO, current US$ | 33.16 million FAO, current US$ | 94.40 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 85.40 million FAO, current US$ | 22.96 million FAO, current US$ | 188.34 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 122.56 million FAO, current US$ | 122.56 million FAO, current US$ | 122.56 million FAO, current US$ | 1 |
Countries ranked near Somalia
- 22 Liberia 144.81 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 23 Malawi 135.60 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 24 Mauritania 125.23 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 26 Mauritius 121.74 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 27 Niger 115.33 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 28 Madagascar 103.24 million FAO, current US$ compare
More trade data for Somalia
- Extensive Margin, Theil index 1.43 (2014)
- Export Diversification, Theil index 4.77 (2014)
- Intensive Margin, Theil index 3.35 (2014)
- Imports of goods and services, US dollar (Balance of Payments and) 14.55 billion (2030)
- Exports of goods and services, US dollar (Balance of Payments and) 4.18 billion (2030)
- Net long-term borrowing 0 BoP, current US$ (2011)
- Pesticides imports 1.35 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Food imports excluding fish 313.48 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Total agricultural imports 376.15 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports quantity 362,697 FAO, tonnes (2010)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cereal imports in Somalia?
- Cereal imports in Somalia was 122.56 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 Somalia?
- The highest recorded value was 188.34 million FAO, current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest cereal imports recorded in Somalia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.88 million FAO, current US$ in 1961.
- How does Somalia rank for cereal imports?
- Somalia ranks 25th out of 53 countries with data for 2010.
- Is cereal imports rising or falling in Somalia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 65.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Somalia 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.