Food imports in Malawi
Malawi: Food imports was 87.29 million constant US$ in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Food imports in Malawi, 1985–2009
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for food imports in Malawi is 87.29 million constant US$, measured in 2009.
That represents a change of up 0.5% on the previous year and up 12.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, food imports in Malawi peaked at 128.82 million constant US$ in 1992 and was at its lowest, 0 constant US$, in 1985.
Malawi ranks 21st of 38 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.58 million constant US$ | 0 constant US$ | 3.45 million constant US$ | 5 |
| 1990s | 99.44 million constant US$ | 77.48 million constant US$ | 128.82 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 82.50 million constant US$ | 57.05 million constant US$ | 103.62 million constant US$ | 10 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
- 18 Seychelles 192.22 million constant US$ compare
- 19 Mali 135.86 million constant US$ compare
- 20 Madagascar 96.84 million constant US$ compare
- 22 Eswatini 63.08 million constant US$ compare
- 23 Sierra Leone 62.24 million constant US$ compare
- 24 Gambia 43.10 million constant US$ compare
More trade data for Malawi
- Net long-term borrowing -1.20 million BoP, current US$ (2011)
- Pesticides imports 17.88 million FAO, current US$ (2011)
- Food imports excluding fish 274.41 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Total agricultural imports 442.79 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports 135.60 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports quantity 199,076 FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Total agricultural exports 1.26 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports 10.25 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports quantity 26,085 FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Merchandise exports, WB 935.42 million current US$ (2011)
Frequently asked questions
- What is food imports in Malawi?
- Food imports in Malawi was 87.29 million constant US$ in 2009, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest food imports recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 128.82 million constant US$ in 1992.
- What is the lowest food imports recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 constant US$ in 1985.
- How does Malawi rank for food imports?
- Malawi ranks 21st out of 38 countries with data for 2009.
- Is food imports rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malawi 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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About this data
Food imports, cif (includes freight and insurance costs) in 1987 constant US dollars.