Food imports in Kenya
Kenya: Food imports was 468.38 million constant US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
468.38 million constant US$
Change on year
up 5.3%
World rank
8th
of 38 countries
All-time high
553.79 million constant US$
in 1985
All-time low
40.23 million constant US$
in 1975
Years of data
47
1965–2011
Food imports in Kenya, 1965–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for food imports in Kenya is 468.38 million constant US$, measured in 2011.
The figure is up 5.3% on the previous year and up 126.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, food imports in Kenya peaked at 553.79 million constant US$ in 1985 and was at its lowest, 40.23 million constant US$, in 1975.
Kenya ranks 8th of 38 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Food imports in Kenya, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 74.55 million constant US$ | — |
| 1966 | 74.02 million constant US$ | -0.7% |
| 1967 | 63.06 million constant US$ | -14.8% |
| 1968 | 69.95 million constant US$ | +10.9% |
| 1969 | 52.68 million constant US$ | -24.7% |
| 1970 | 68.77 million constant US$ | +30.5% |
| 1971 | 94.31 million constant US$ | +37.1% |
| 1972 | 87.91 million constant US$ | -6.8% |
| 1973 | 90.00 million constant US$ | +2.4% |
| 1974 | 77.46 million constant US$ | -13.9% |
| 1975 | 40.23 million constant US$ | -48.1% |
| 1976 | 93.76 million constant US$ | +133.0% |
| 1977 | 102.52 million constant US$ | +9.3% |
| 1978 | 177.07 million constant US$ | +72.7% |
| 1979 | 154.66 million constant US$ | -12.7% |
| 1980 | 212.73 million constant US$ | +37.5% |
| 1981 | 358.61 million constant US$ | +68.6% |
| 1982 | 419.00 million constant US$ | +16.8% |
| 1983 | 545.25 million constant US$ | +30.1% |
| 1984 | 481.32 million constant US$ | -11.7% |
| 1985 | 553.79 million constant US$ | +15.1% |
| 1986 | 368.03 million constant US$ | -33.5% |
| 1987 | 520.17 million constant US$ | +41.3% |
| 1988 | 463.10 million constant US$ | -11.0% |
| 1989 | 151.26 million constant US$ | -67.3% |
| 1990 | 167.63 million constant US$ | +10.8% |
| 1991 | 184.54 million constant US$ | +10.1% |
| 1992 | 86.42 million constant US$ | -53.2% |
| 1993 | 68.40 million constant US$ | -20.9% |
| 1994 | 107.19 million constant US$ | +56.7% |
| 1995 | 98.94 million constant US$ | -7.7% |
| 1996 | 167.62 million constant US$ | +69.4% |
| 1997 | 167.31 million constant US$ | -0.2% |
| 1998 | 171.97 million constant US$ | +2.8% |
| 1999 | 171.75 million constant US$ | -0.1% |
| 2000 | 202.56 million constant US$ | +17.9% |
| 2001 | 206.50 million constant US$ | +1.9% |
| 2002 | 137.28 million constant US$ | -33.5% |
| 2003 | 193.01 million constant US$ | +40.6% |
| 2004 | 163.09 million constant US$ | -15.5% |
| 2005 | 222.80 million constant US$ | +36.6% |
| 2006 | 242.70 million constant US$ | +8.9% |
| 2007 | 347.50 million constant US$ | +43.2% |
| 2008 | 447.20 million constant US$ | +28.7% |
| 2009 | 431.40 million constant US$ | -3.5% |
| 2010 | 444.90 million constant US$ | +3.1% |
| 2011 | 468.38 million constant US$ | +5.3% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 468.38 million constant US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 116.35 million constant US$, 4.0× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 468.38 million constant US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 231.26 million constant US$, 2.0× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 66.85 million constant US$ | 52.68 million constant US$ | 74.55 million constant US$ | 5 |
| 1970s | 98.67 million constant US$ | 40.23 million constant US$ | 177.07 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 407.33 million constant US$ | 151.26 million constant US$ | 553.79 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 139.18 million constant US$ | 68.40 million constant US$ | 184.54 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 259.40 million constant US$ | 137.28 million constant US$ | 447.20 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 456.64 million constant US$ | 444.90 million constant US$ | 468.38 million constant US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
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Frequently asked questions
- What is food imports in Kenya?
- Food imports in Kenya was 468.38 million constant US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest food imports recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 553.79 million constant US$ in 1985.
- What is the lowest food imports recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 40.23 million constant US$ in 1975.
- How does Kenya rank for food imports?
- Kenya ranks 8th out of 38 countries with data for 2011.
- Is food imports rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 126.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya 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.