Food imports in Seychelles
Seychelles: Food imports was 192.22 million constant US$ in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2010)
192.22 million constant US$
Change on year
up 5.1%
World rank
18th
of 38 countries
All-time high
192.22 million constant US$
in 2010
All-time low
20.07 million constant US$
in 1985
Years of data
27
1984–2010
Food imports in Seychelles, 1984–2010
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for food imports in Seychelles is 192.22 million constant US$, measured in 2010. That is the highest value across all 27 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.1% on the previous year and up 134.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, food imports in Seychelles peaked at 192.22 million constant US$ in 2010 and was at its lowest, 20.07 million constant US$, in 1985.
That places Seychelles 18th out of 38 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Food imports in Seychelles, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 20.88 million constant US$ | — |
| 1985 | 20.07 million constant US$ | -3.9% |
| 1986 | 22.62 million constant US$ | +12.7% |
| 1987 | 23.90 million constant US$ | +5.6% |
| 1988 | 30.42 million constant US$ | +27.3% |
| 1989 | 24.64 million constant US$ | -19.0% |
| 1990 | 26.93 million constant US$ | +9.3% |
| 1991 | 26.53 million constant US$ | -1.5% |
| 1992 | 30.35 million constant US$ | +14.4% |
| 1993 | 38.60 million constant US$ | +27.2% |
| 1994 | 32.28 million constant US$ | -16.4% |
| 1995 | 33.27 million constant US$ | +3.1% |
| 1996 | 45.56 million constant US$ | +36.9% |
| 1997 | 58.93 million constant US$ | +29.3% |
| 1998 | 72.80 million constant US$ | +23.5% |
| 1999 | 88.09 million constant US$ | +21.0% |
| 2000 | 81.83 million constant US$ | -7.1% |
| 2001 | 122.39 million constant US$ | +49.6% |
| 2002 | 147.17 million constant US$ | +20.3% |
| 2003 | 150.41 million constant US$ | +2.2% |
| 2004 | 151.31 million constant US$ | +0.6% |
| 2005 | 164.35 million constant US$ | +8.6% |
| 2006 | 172.54 million constant US$ | +5.0% |
| 2007 | 175.13 million constant US$ | +1.5% |
| 2008 | 182.27 million constant US$ | +4.1% |
| 2009 | 182.84 million constant US$ | +0.3% |
| 2010 | 192.22 million constant US$ | +5.1% |
Seychelles compared with similar countries
- Seychelles's 192.22 million constant US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 116.35 million constant US$, 1.7× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 23.76 million constant US$ | 20.07 million constant US$ | 30.42 million constant US$ | 6 |
| 1990s | 45.33 million constant US$ | 26.53 million constant US$ | 88.09 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 153.02 million constant US$ | 81.83 million constant US$ | 182.84 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 192.22 million constant US$ | 192.22 million constant US$ | 192.22 million constant US$ | 1 |
Countries ranked near Seychelles
- 15 Mozambique 267.68 million constant US$ compare
- 16 Mauritania 254.37 million constant US$ compare
- 17 Cameroon 231.26 million constant US$ compare
- 19 Mali 135.86 million constant US$ compare
- 20 Madagascar 96.84 million constant US$ compare
- 21 Malawi 87.29 million constant US$ compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is food imports in Seychelles?
- Food imports in Seychelles was 192.22 million constant US$ in 2010, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest food imports recorded in Seychelles?
- The highest recorded value was 192.22 million constant US$ in 2010.
- What is the lowest food imports recorded in Seychelles?
- The lowest recorded value was 20.07 million constant US$ in 1985.
- How does Seychelles rank for food imports?
- Seychelles ranks 18th out of 38 countries with data for 2010.
- Is food imports rising or falling in Seychelles?
- Over the last ten years it is up 134.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Seychelles 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.