Food imports in Algeria
Algeria: Food imports was 1.95 billion constant US$ in 2003. ◆ Volatile
Food imports in Algeria, 1989–2003
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
In 2003, food imports in Algeria stood at 1.95 billion constant US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 12.4% on the previous year and down 24.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, food imports in Algeria peaked at 3.10 billion constant US$ in 1994 and was at its lowest, -649.79 trillion constant US$, in 2001.
That places Algeria 2nd out of 38 countries with data for 2003, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.73 billion constant US$ | 1.73 billion constant US$ | 1.73 billion constant US$ | 1 |
| 1990s | 2.30 billion constant US$ | 1.75 billion constant US$ | 3.10 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | -162.45 trillion constant US$ | -649.79 trillion constant US$ | 2.08 billion constant US$ | 4 |
Countries ranked near Algeria
More trade data for Algeria
- Net long-term borrowing 136.38 million BoP, current US$ (2011)
- Pesticides imports 81.69 million FAO, current US$ (2011)
- Food imports excluding fish 5.28 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Total agricultural imports 6.22 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports 1.81 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports quantity 7.93 million FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Total agricultural exports 124.60 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports 3.33 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports quantity 8,357 FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Merchandise exports, WB 54.74 billion current US$ (2011)
Frequently asked questions
- What is food imports in Algeria?
- Food imports in Algeria was 1.95 billion constant US$ in 2003, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest food imports recorded in Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was 3.10 billion constant US$ in 1994.
- What is the lowest food imports recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was -649.79 trillion constant US$ in 2001.
- How does Algeria rank for food imports?
- Algeria ranks 2nd out of 38 countries with data for 2003.
- Is food imports rising or falling in Algeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Algeria data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Food imports (constant US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Food imports, cif (includes freight and insurance costs) in 1987 constant US dollars.