Food imports in Congo
Congo: Food imports was 21.84 million constant US$ in 2006. ◆ Volatile
Food imports in Congo, 1965–2006
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
Congo recorded 21.84 million constant US$ for food imports in 2006.
That represents a change of up 4.0% on the previous year and up 56.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, food imports in Congo peaked at 31.41 million constant US$ in 1984 and was at its lowest, 0 constant US$, in 1965.
Congo ranks 26th of 38 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 constant US$ | 0 constant US$ | 0 constant US$ | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 constant US$ | 0 constant US$ | 0 constant US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 9.22 million constant US$ | 0 constant US$ | 31.41 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 13.72 million constant US$ | 9.72 million constant US$ | 16.99 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 19.57 million constant US$ | 17.58 million constant US$ | 21.84 million constant US$ | 7 |
Countries ranked near Congo
More trade data for Congo
- Net long-term borrowing 0 BoP, current US$ (2011)
- Pesticides imports 2.35 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Food imports excluding fish 257.80 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Total agricultural imports 299.05 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports 71.39 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports quantity 201,697 FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Total agricultural exports 32.96 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports 1.52 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports quantity 4,620 FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Merchandise exports, WB 12.09 billion current US$ (2011)
Frequently asked questions
- What is food imports in Congo?
- Food imports in Congo was 21.84 million constant US$ in 2006, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest food imports recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 31.41 million constant US$ in 1984.
- What is the lowest food imports recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 constant US$ in 1965.
- How does Congo rank for food imports?
- Congo ranks 26th out of 38 countries with data for 2006.
- Is food imports rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 56.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo 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.