Food imports in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria
Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria: Food imports was 3.55 billion constant US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
3.55 billion constant US$
Change on year
down 26.8%
Rank
2nd
of 6 groups
All-time high
5.34 billion constant US$
in 2007
All-time low
115.77 million constant US$
in 1969
Years of data
47
1965–2011
Food imports in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria, 1965–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for food imports in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria is 3.55 billion constant US$, measured in 2011.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 26.8% on the previous year and down 14.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, food imports in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria peaked at 5.34 billion constant US$ in 2007 and was at its lowest, 115.77 million constant US$, in 1969.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Food imports in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 214.06 million constant US$ | — |
| 1966 | 154.68 million constant US$ | -27.7% |
| 1967 | 127.31 million constant US$ | -17.7% |
| 1968 | 147.17 million constant US$ | +15.6% |
| 1969 | 115.77 million constant US$ | -21.3% |
| 1970 | 160.53 million constant US$ | +38.7% |
| 1971 | 196.27 million constant US$ | +22.3% |
| 1972 | 168.52 million constant US$ | -14.1% |
| 1973 | 172.14 million constant US$ | +2.1% |
| 1974 | 152.48 million constant US$ | -11.4% |
| 1975 | 125.24 million constant US$ | -17.9% |
| 1976 | 188.34 million constant US$ | +50.4% |
| 1977 | 204.20 million constant US$ | +8.4% |
| 1978 | 296.51 million constant US$ | +45.2% |
| 1979 | 355.97 million constant US$ | +20.1% |
| 1980 | 678.87 million constant US$ | +90.7% |
| 1981 | 890.33 million constant US$ | +31.1% |
| 1982 | 1.02 billion constant US$ | +14.0% |
| 1983 | 975.27 million constant US$ | -3.9% |
| 1984 | 1.84 billion constant US$ | +88.4% |
| 1985 | 2.41 billion constant US$ | +31.1% |
| 1986 | 1.93 billion constant US$ | -19.8% |
| 1987 | 2.76 billion constant US$ | +42.8% |
| 1988 | 2.39 billion constant US$ | -13.3% |
| 1989 | 2.15 billion constant US$ | -9.9% |
| 1990 | 3.44 billion constant US$ | +59.6% |
| 1991 | 3.41 billion constant US$ | -0.9% |
| 1992 | 3.72 billion constant US$ | +9.3% |
| 1993 | 3.38 billion constant US$ | -9.2% |
| 1994 | 3.47 billion constant US$ | +2.5% |
| 1995 | 3.74 billion constant US$ | +8.1% |
| 1996 | 3.93 billion constant US$ | +5.0% |
| 1997 | 3.91 billion constant US$ | -0.6% |
| 1998 | 3.81 billion constant US$ | -2.6% |
| 1999 | 3.83 billion constant US$ | +0.8% |
| 2000 | 4.06 billion constant US$ | +6.0% |
| 2001 | 4.14 billion constant US$ | +1.9% |
| 2002 | 4.59 billion constant US$ | +11.0% |
| 2003 | 4.72 billion constant US$ | +2.7% |
| 2004 | 4.39 billion constant US$ | -6.9% |
| 2005 | 4.60 billion constant US$ | +4.7% |
| 2006 | 4.98 billion constant US$ | +8.4% |
| 2007 | 5.34 billion constant US$ | +7.1% |
| 2008 | 4.69 billion constant US$ | -12.2% |
| 2009 | 5.14 billion constant US$ | +9.8% |
| 2010 | 4.85 billion constant US$ | -5.7% |
| 2011 | 3.55 billion constant US$ | -26.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 151.80 million constant US$ | 115.77 million constant US$ | 214.06 million constant US$ | 5 |
| 1970s | 202.02 million constant US$ | 125.24 million constant US$ | 355.97 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.70 billion constant US$ | 678.87 million constant US$ | 2.76 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.66 billion constant US$ | 3.38 billion constant US$ | 3.93 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.67 billion constant US$ | 4.06 billion constant US$ | 5.34 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.20 billion constant US$ | 3.55 billion constant US$ | 4.85 billion constant US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria
More trade data for Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria
- Net long-term borrowing -317.19 million BoP, current US$ (2011)
- Pesticides imports 508.37 million FAO, current US$ (2011)
- Food imports excluding fish 20.68 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports 7.21 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Total agricultural exports 22.24 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports quantity 21.82 million FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Total agricultural imports 25.21 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports 498.17 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports quantity 1.75 million FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Merchandise exports, WB 233.04 billion current US$ (2011)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is food imports in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria?
- Food imports in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria was 3.55 billion constant US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest food imports recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 5.34 billion constant US$ in 2007.
- What is the lowest food imports recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 115.77 million constant US$ in 1969.
- How does Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria rank for food imports?
- Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria ranks 2nd out of 6 groups with data for 2011.
- Is food imports rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria 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.