Food imports (constant US$) in North Africa
North Africa: Food imports (constant US$) was 1.36 billion constant US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
1.36 billion constant US$
Change on year
down 1.3%
Rank
6th
of 6 groups
All-time high
6.29 billion constant US$
in 1998
All-time low
-649.79 trillion constant US$
in 2001
Years of data
42
1970–2011
Food imports in North Africa, 1970–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
In 2011, food imports in North Africa stood at 1.36 billion constant US$.
That represents a change of down 1.3% on the previous year and up 100.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, food imports in North Africa peaked at 6.29 billion constant US$ in 1998 and was at its lowest, -649.79 trillion constant US$, in 2001.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Food imports (constant US$) in North Africa, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 247.22 million constant US$ | — |
| 1971 | 294.06 million constant US$ | +18.9% |
| 1972 | 263.78 million constant US$ | -10.3% |
| 1973 | 287.33 million constant US$ | +8.9% |
| 1974 | 308.08 million constant US$ | +7.2% |
| 1975 | 635.21 million constant US$ | +106.2% |
| 1976 | 517.80 million constant US$ | -18.5% |
| 1977 | 483.19 million constant US$ | -6.7% |
| 1978 | 487.43 million constant US$ | +0.9% |
| 1979 | 489.29 million constant US$ | +0.4% |
| 1980 | 517.82 million constant US$ | +5.8% |
| 1981 | 727.20 million constant US$ | +40.4% |
| 1982 | 602.14 million constant US$ | -17.2% |
| 1983 | 507.77 million constant US$ | -15.7% |
| 1984 | 1.16 billion constant US$ | +128.6% |
| 1985 | 1.01 billion constant US$ | -13.2% |
| 1986 | 1.14 billion constant US$ | +12.7% |
| 1987 | 3.77 billion constant US$ | +231.8% |
| 1988 | 2.25 billion constant US$ | -40.4% |
| 1989 | 4.91 billion constant US$ | +118.6% |
| 1990 | 5.30 billion constant US$ | +7.8% |
| 1991 | 4.88 billion constant US$ | -7.8% |
| 1992 | 5.27 billion constant US$ | +7.9% |
| 1993 | 6.05 billion constant US$ | +14.9% |
| 1994 | 5.92 billion constant US$ | -2.3% |
| 1995 | 5.86 billion constant US$ | -1.0% |
| 1996 | 5.37 billion constant US$ | -8.3% |
| 1997 | 5.91 billion constant US$ | +9.9% |
| 1998 | 6.29 billion constant US$ | +6.5% |
| 1999 | 5.41 billion constant US$ | -14.0% |
| 2000 | 4.69 billion constant US$ | -13.4% |
| 2001 | -649.79 trillion constant US$ | -13869027.7% |
| 2002 | 2.72 billion constant US$ | -100.0% |
| 2003 | 2.71 billion constant US$ | -0.3% |
| 2004 | 845.52 million constant US$ | -68.8% |
| 2005 | 1.12 billion constant US$ | +32.4% |
| 2006 | 950.92 million constant US$ | -15.1% |
| 2007 | 1.34 billion constant US$ | +41.4% |
| 2008 | 1.28 billion constant US$ | -4.8% |
| 2009 | 1.24 billion constant US$ | -3.1% |
| 2010 | 1.38 billion constant US$ | +10.9% |
| 2011 | 1.36 billion constant US$ | -1.3% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Food imports (constant US$) in North Africa changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | -13869027.7% | 4.69 billion constant US$ | -649.79 trillion constant US$ |
| 1987 | +231.8% | 1.14 billion constant US$ | 3.77 billion constant US$ |
| 1984 | +128.6% | 507.77 million constant US$ | 1.16 billion constant US$ |
| 1989 | +118.6% | 2.25 billion constant US$ | 4.91 billion constant US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 401.34 million constant US$ | 247.22 million constant US$ | 635.21 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.66 billion constant US$ | 507.77 million constant US$ | 4.91 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.63 billion constant US$ | 4.88 billion constant US$ | 6.29 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | -64.98 trillion constant US$ | -649.79 trillion constant US$ | 4.69 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.37 billion constant US$ | 1.36 billion constant US$ | 1.38 billion constant US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near North Africa
- 3 Morocco 1.36 billion constant US$ compare
- 4 Ghana 1.11 billion constant US$ compare
- 5 Nigeria 887.26 million constant US$ compare
- 6 Cote d'Ivoire 808.77 million constant US$ compare
- 7 Mauritius 537.31 million constant US$ compare
- 8 Kenya 468.38 million constant US$ compare
- 9 Sudan 412.22 million constant US$ compare
More trade data for North Africa
- Net long-term borrowing 758.90 million BoP, current US$ (2011)
- Pesticides imports 148.36 million FAO, current US$ (2011)
- Total agricultural imports 26.97 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Food imports excluding fish 22.64 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports 8.63 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Total agricultural exports 5.78 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports quantity 36.58 million FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Cereal exports quantity 495,830 FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Cereal exports 187.33 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Merchandise exports, WB 188.13 billion current US$ (2011)
Frequently asked questions
- What is food imports in North Africa?
- Food imports in North Africa was 1.36 billion constant US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest food imports recorded in North Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 6.29 billion constant US$ in 1998.
- What is the lowest food imports recorded in North Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -649.79 trillion constant US$ in 2001.
- How does North Africa rank for food imports?
- North Africa ranks 6th out of 6 groups with data for 2011.
- Is food imports rising or falling in North Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 100.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Africa 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.