Cereal imports in Uganda
Uganda: Cereal imports was 164.95 million FAO, current US$ in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2010)
164.95 million FAO, current US$
Change on year
down 10.6%
World rank
20th
of 53 countries
All-time high
184.45 million FAO, current US$
in 2009
All-time low
0 FAO, current US$
in 1977
Years of data
50
1961–2010
Cereal imports in Uganda, 1961–2010
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in FAO, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for cereal imports in Uganda is 164.95 million FAO, current US$, measured in 2010.
The figure is down 10.6% on the previous year and up 252.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cereal imports in Uganda peaked at 184.45 million FAO, current US$ in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0 FAO, current US$, in 1977.
That places Uganda 20th out of 53 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Cereal imports in Uganda, year by year
| Year | FAO, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 3.24 million FAO, current US$ | — |
| 1962 | 3.63 million FAO, current US$ | +12.1% |
| 1963 | 2.41 million FAO, current US$ | -33.5% |
| 1964 | 5.06 million FAO, current US$ | +109.7% |
| 1965 | 4.67 million FAO, current US$ | -7.7% |
| 1966 | 4.76 million FAO, current US$ | +1.8% |
| 1967 | 5.12 million FAO, current US$ | +7.8% |
| 1968 | 3.01 million FAO, current US$ | -41.2% |
| 1969 | 5.79 million FAO, current US$ | +92.2% |
| 1970 | 3.91 million FAO, current US$ | -32.5% |
| 1971 | 3.68 million FAO, current US$ | -5.8% |
| 1972 | 5.87 million FAO, current US$ | +59.4% |
| 1973 | 3.13 million FAO, current US$ | -46.7% |
| 1974 | 9.67 million FAO, current US$ | +209.3% |
| 1975 | 2.46 million FAO, current US$ | -74.6% |
| 1976 | 4.18 million FAO, current US$ | +70.0% |
| 1977 | 0 FAO, current US$ | -100.0% |
| 1978 | 0 FAO, current US$ | — |
| 1979 | 3.74 million FAO, current US$ | — |
| 1980 | 15.20 million FAO, current US$ | +306.3% |
| 1981 | 11.70 million FAO, current US$ | -23.0% |
| 1982 | 16.85 million FAO, current US$ | +44.0% |
| 1983 | 5.85 million FAO, current US$ | -65.3% |
| 1984 | 7.30 million FAO, current US$ | +24.8% |
| 1985 | 3.80 million FAO, current US$ | -47.9% |
| 1986 | 2.98 million FAO, current US$ | -21.6% |
| 1987 | 4.30 million FAO, current US$ | +44.3% |
| 1988 | 3.30 million FAO, current US$ | -23.3% |
| 1989 | 4.95 million FAO, current US$ | +50.0% |
| 1990 | 2.90 million FAO, current US$ | -41.4% |
| 1991 | 5.08 million FAO, current US$ | +75.2% |
| 1992 | 5.98 million FAO, current US$ | +17.6% |
| 1993 | 13.58 million FAO, current US$ | +127.3% |
| 1994 | 26.35 million FAO, current US$ | +94.0% |
| 1995 | 34.54 million FAO, current US$ | +31.1% |
| 1996 | 32.51 million FAO, current US$ | -5.9% |
| 1997 | 49.35 million FAO, current US$ | +51.8% |
| 1998 | 52.92 million FAO, current US$ | +7.2% |
| 1999 | 45.19 million FAO, current US$ | -14.6% |
| 2000 | 46.81 million FAO, current US$ | +3.6% |
| 2001 | 18.79 million FAO, current US$ | -59.9% |
| 2002 | 57.81 million FAO, current US$ | +207.7% |
| 2003 | 88.02 million FAO, current US$ | +52.2% |
| 2004 | 137.33 million FAO, current US$ | +56.0% |
| 2005 | 159.11 million FAO, current US$ | +15.9% |
| 2006 | 174.09 million FAO, current US$ | +9.4% |
| 2007 | 162.30 million FAO, current US$ | -6.8% |
| 2008 | 173.06 million FAO, current US$ | +6.6% |
| 2009 | 184.45 million FAO, current US$ | +6.6% |
| 2010 | 164.95 million FAO, current US$ | -10.6% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 164.95 million FAO, current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 102.61 million FAO, current US$, 1.6× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 164.95 million FAO, current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 101.97 million FAO, current US$, 1.6× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.19 million FAO, current US$ | 2.41 million FAO, current US$ | 5.79 million FAO, current US$ | 9 |
| 1970s | 3.66 million FAO, current US$ | 0 FAO, current US$ | 9.67 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 7.62 million FAO, current US$ | 2.98 million FAO, current US$ | 16.85 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 26.84 million FAO, current US$ | 2.90 million FAO, current US$ | 52.92 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 120.18 million FAO, current US$ | 18.79 million FAO, current US$ | 184.45 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 164.95 million FAO, current US$ | 164.95 million FAO, current US$ | 164.95 million FAO, current US$ | 1 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
- 17 Mozambique 302.71 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 18 Angola 267.48 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 19 Democratic Republic of Congo 199.01 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 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
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Frequently asked questions
- What is cereal imports in Uganda?
- Cereal imports in Uganda was 164.95 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 Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 184.45 million FAO, current US$ in 2009.
- What is the lowest cereal imports recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 FAO, current US$ in 1977.
- How does Uganda rank for cereal imports?
- Uganda ranks 20th out of 53 countries with data for 2010.
- Is cereal imports rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 252.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uganda 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.