Food imports in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa: 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
225.89 million constant US$
in 1969
Years of data
47
1965–2011
Food imports in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa, 1965–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for food imports in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa is 3.55 billion constant US$, 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 peaked at 5.34 billion constant US$ in 2007 and was at its lowest, 225.89 million constant US$, in 1969.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Food imports in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 337.51 million constant US$ | — |
| 1966 | 290.87 million constant US$ | -13.8% |
| 1967 | 239.64 million constant US$ | -17.6% |
| 1968 | 228.10 million constant US$ | -4.8% |
| 1969 | 225.89 million constant US$ | -1.0% |
| 1970 | 333.48 million constant US$ | +47.6% |
| 1971 | 436.89 million constant US$ | +31.0% |
| 1972 | 444.17 million constant US$ | +1.7% |
| 1973 | 379.16 million constant US$ | -14.6% |
| 1974 | 319.14 million constant US$ | -15.8% |
| 1975 | 529.81 million constant US$ | +66.0% |
| 1976 | 992.63 million constant US$ | +87.4% |
| 1977 | 1.49 billion constant US$ | +50.1% |
| 1978 | 1.78 billion constant US$ | +19.5% |
| 1979 | 1.58 billion constant US$ | -11.5% |
| 1980 | 2.62 billion constant US$ | +66.3% |
| 1981 | 3.37 billion constant US$ | +28.6% |
| 1982 | 3.55 billion constant US$ | +5.4% |
| 1983 | 2.52 billion constant US$ | -29.1% |
| 1984 | 2.99 billion constant US$ | +18.7% |
| 1985 | 3.92 billion constant US$ | +31.1% |
| 1986 | 3.46 billion constant US$ | -11.8% |
| 1987 | 3.43 billion constant US$ | -0.8% |
| 1988 | 2.79 billion constant US$ | -18.7% |
| 1989 | 2.49 billion constant US$ | -10.8% |
| 1990 | 3.98 billion constant US$ | +60.1% |
| 1991 | 4.05 billion constant US$ | +1.8% |
| 1992 | 4.40 billion constant US$ | +8.7% |
| 1993 | 4.04 billion constant US$ | -8.2% |
| 1994 | 4.05 billion constant US$ | +0.2% |
| 1995 | 4.51 billion constant US$ | +11.4% |
| 1996 | 4.57 billion constant US$ | +1.3% |
| 1997 | 4.79 billion constant US$ | +5.0% |
| 1998 | 3.81 billion constant US$ | -20.6% |
| 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 | 264.40 million constant US$ | 225.89 million constant US$ | 337.51 million constant US$ | 5 |
| 1970s | 828.18 million constant US$ | 319.14 million constant US$ | 1.78 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.11 billion constant US$ | 2.49 billion constant US$ | 3.92 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.20 billion constant US$ | 3.81 billion constant US$ | 4.79 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
More trade data for Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa
- Net long-term borrowing -317.19 million BoP, current US$ (2011)
- Pesticides imports 508.37 million FAO, current US$ (2011)
- Food imports excluding fish 25.82 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports 9.08 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports quantity 27.69 million FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Total agricultural exports 23.40 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Total agricultural imports 30.85 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports 498.27 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports quantity 1.75 million FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Merchandise exports, WB 325.28 billion current US$ (2011)
Frequently asked questions
- What is food imports in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa?
- Food imports in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa 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?
- 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?
- The lowest recorded value was 225.89 million constant US$ in 1969.
- How does Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa rank for food imports?
- Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa ranks 2nd out of 6 groups with data for 2011.
- Is food imports rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa?
- 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 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.