Food imports in Sudan
Sudan: Food imports was 412.22 million constant US$ in 2003. ▲ Rising
Food imports in Sudan, 1984–2003
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for food imports in Sudan is 412.22 million constant US$, measured in 2003.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.6% on the previous year and up 38.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, food imports in Sudan peaked at 432.13 million constant US$ in 2002 and was at its lowest, 107.77 million constant US$, in 1986.
That places Sudan 9th out of 38 countries with data for 2003, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 20 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 212.11 million constant US$ | 107.77 million constant US$ | 325.27 million constant US$ | 6 |
| 1990s | 234.10 million constant US$ | 177.81 million constant US$ | 296.87 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 396.40 million constant US$ | 332.97 million constant US$ | 432.13 million constant US$ | 4 |
Countries ranked near Sudan
More trade data for Sudan
- Net long-term borrowing 0 BoP, current US$ (2011)
- Pesticides imports 36.50 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Food imports excluding fish 1.84 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Total agricultural imports 2.14 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports 654.71 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports quantity 2.54 million FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Total agricultural exports 469.09 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports 2.58 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports quantity 5,874 FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Merchandise exports, WB 12.72 billion current US$ (2008)
Frequently asked questions
- What is food imports in Sudan?
- Food imports in Sudan was 412.22 million constant US$ in 2003, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest food imports recorded in Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 432.13 million constant US$ in 2002.
- What is the lowest food imports recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 107.77 million constant US$ in 1986.
- How does Sudan rank for food imports?
- Sudan ranks 9th out of 38 countries with data for 2003.
- Is food imports rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 38.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Sudan 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.