Cereal imports quantity in Mozambique
Mozambique: Cereal imports quantity was 958,235 FAO, tonnes in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2010)
958,235 FAO, tonnes
Change on year
down 5.9%
World rank
14th
of 53 countries
All-time high
1.32 million FAO, tonnes
in 2006
All-time low
37,117 FAO, tonnes
in 1961
Years of data
50
1961–2010
Cereal imports quantity in Mozambique, 1961–2010
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in FAO, tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for cereal imports quantity in Mozambique is 958,235 FAO, tonnes, measured in 2010.
That represents a change of down 5.9% on the previous year and up 124.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cereal imports quantity in Mozambique peaked at 1.32 million FAO, tonnes in 2006 and was at its lowest, 37,117 FAO, tonnes, in 1961.
Mozambique ranks 14th of 53 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Cereal imports quantity in Mozambique, year by year
| Year | FAO, tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 37,117 FAO, tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 84,706 FAO, tonnes | +128.2% |
| 1963 | 84,347 FAO, tonnes | -0.4% |
| 1964 | 72,459 FAO, tonnes | -14.1% |
| 1965 | 95,502 FAO, tonnes | +31.8% |
| 1966 | 63,756 FAO, tonnes | -33.2% |
| 1967 | 72,928 FAO, tonnes | +14.4% |
| 1968 | 65,470 FAO, tonnes | -10.2% |
| 1969 | 97,259 FAO, tonnes | +48.6% |
| 1970 | 112,048 FAO, tonnes | +15.2% |
| 1971 | 112,390 FAO, tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1972 | 89,221 FAO, tonnes | -20.6% |
| 1973 | 127,412 FAO, tonnes | +42.8% |
| 1974 | 63,170 FAO, tonnes | -50.4% |
| 1975 | 192,003 FAO, tonnes | +203.9% |
| 1976 | 195,583 FAO, tonnes | +1.9% |
| 1977 | 165,956 FAO, tonnes | -15.1% |
| 1978 | 221,895 FAO, tonnes | +33.7% |
| 1979 | 354,261 FAO, tonnes | +59.7% |
| 1980 | 369,359 FAO, tonnes | +4.3% |
| 1981 | 320,815 FAO, tonnes | -13.1% |
| 1982 | 308,087 FAO, tonnes | -4.0% |
| 1983 | 275,323 FAO, tonnes | -10.6% |
| 1984 | 430,633 FAO, tonnes | +56.4% |
| 1985 | 599,220 FAO, tonnes | +39.1% |
| 1986 | 245,022 FAO, tonnes | -59.1% |
| 1987 | 425,442 FAO, tonnes | +73.6% |
| 1988 | 620,347 FAO, tonnes | +45.8% |
| 1989 | 467,878 FAO, tonnes | -24.6% |
| 1990 | 452,267 FAO, tonnes | -3.3% |
| 1991 | 595,271 FAO, tonnes | +31.6% |
| 1992 | 1.08 million FAO, tonnes | +80.8% |
| 1993 | 678,387 FAO, tonnes | -37.0% |
| 1994 | 530,795 FAO, tonnes | -21.8% |
| 1995 | 539,406 FAO, tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1996 | 405,106 FAO, tonnes | -24.9% |
| 1997 | 367,481 FAO, tonnes | -9.3% |
| 1998 | 540,572 FAO, tonnes | +47.1% |
| 1999 | 382,085 FAO, tonnes | -29.3% |
| 2000 | 426,058 FAO, tonnes | +11.5% |
| 2001 | 563,216 FAO, tonnes | +32.2% |
| 2002 | 695,848 FAO, tonnes | +23.5% |
| 2003 | 729,671 FAO, tonnes | +4.9% |
| 2004 | 838,216 FAO, tonnes | +14.9% |
| 2005 | 1.00 million FAO, tonnes | +19.8% |
| 2006 | 1.32 million FAO, tonnes | +31.7% |
| 2007 | 872,567 FAO, tonnes | -34.0% |
| 2008 | 714,476 FAO, tonnes | -18.1% |
| 2009 | 1.02 million FAO, tonnes | +42.6% |
| 2010 | 958,235 FAO, tonnes | -5.9% |
Mozambique compared with similar countries
- Mozambique's 958,235 FAO, tonnes is above the median for low income countries, which is 275,805 FAO, tonnes, 3.5× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Mozambique's 958,235 FAO, tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 291,999 FAO, tonnes, 3.3× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 74,838 FAO, tonnes | 37,117 FAO, tonnes | 97,259 FAO, tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 163,394 FAO, tonnes | 63,170 FAO, tonnes | 354,261 FAO, tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 406,213 FAO, tonnes | 245,022 FAO, tonnes | 620,347 FAO, tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 556,749 FAO, tonnes | 367,481 FAO, tonnes | 1.08 million FAO, tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 818,494 FAO, tonnes | 426,058 FAO, tonnes | 1.32 million FAO, tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 958,235 FAO, tonnes | 958,235 FAO, tonnes | 958,235 FAO, tonnes | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is cereal imports quantity in Mozambique?
- Cereal imports quantity in Mozambique was 958,235 FAO, tonnes in 2010, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest cereal imports quantity recorded in Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 1.32 million FAO, tonnes in 2006.
- What is the lowest cereal imports quantity recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 37,117 FAO, tonnes in 1961.
- How does Mozambique rank for cereal imports quantity?
- Mozambique ranks 14th out of 53 countries with data for 2010.
- Is cereal imports quantity rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is up 124.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mozambique data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site, published as part of Cereal imports quantity (FAO, tonnes). 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.