Food imports (constant US$) in Sudan
Sudan: Food imports (constant US$) was 412.22 million constant US$ in 2003. ▲ Rising
Latest (2003)
412.22 million constant US$
Change on year
down 4.6%
World rank
9th
of 38 countries
All-time high
432.13 million constant US$
in 2002
All-time low
107.77 million constant US$
in 1986
Years of data
20
1984–2003
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$, in 1986.
That places Sudan 9th out of 38 countries with data for 2003, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 20 years of available data.
Food imports (constant US$) in Sudan, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 325.27 million constant US$ | — |
| 1985 | 161.99 million constant US$ | -50.2% |
| 1986 | 107.77 million constant US$ | -33.5% |
| 1987 | 230.92 million constant US$ | +114.3% |
| 1988 | 172.54 million constant US$ | -25.3% |
| 1989 | 274.17 million constant US$ | +58.9% |
| 1990 | 272.07 million constant US$ | -0.8% |
| 1991 | 189.56 million constant US$ | -30.3% |
| 1992 | 186.11 million constant US$ | -1.8% |
| 1993 | 296.87 million constant US$ | +59.5% |
| 1994 | 177.81 million constant US$ | -40.1% |
| 1995 | 218.68 million constant US$ | +23.0% |
| 1996 | 232.20 million constant US$ | +6.2% |
| 1997 | 238.13 million constant US$ | +2.6% |
| 1998 | 258.91 million constant US$ | +8.7% |
| 1999 | 270.69 million constant US$ | +4.6% |
| 2000 | 332.97 million constant US$ | +23.0% |
| 2001 | 408.29 million constant US$ | +22.6% |
| 2002 | 432.13 million constant US$ | +5.8% |
| 2003 | 412.22 million constant US$ | -4.6% |
Sudan compared with similar countries
- Sudan's 412.22 million constant US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 116.35 million constant US$, 3.5× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Sudan's 412.22 million constant US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 62.24 million constant US$, 6.6× the median. (11 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 212.11 million constant US$ | 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 |
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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.