Food imports (constant US$) in Tanzania
Tanzania: Food imports (constant US$) was 312.49 million constant US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Food imports in Tanzania, 1990–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
Tanzania recorded 312.49 million constant US$ for food imports in 2011. That is the highest value across all 22 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 39.7% on the previous year and up 212.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, food imports in Tanzania peaked at 312.49 million constant US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 100 constant US$, in 1992.
That places Tanzania 13th out of 38 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Food imports (constant US$) in Tanzania, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 238 constant US$ | — |
| 1991 | 129.07 constant US$ | -45.8% |
| 1992 | 100 constant US$ | -22.5% |
| 1993 | 234 constant US$ | +134.0% |
| 1994 | 393.1 constant US$ | +68.0% |
| 1995 | 392.89 constant US$ | -0.1% |
| 1996 | 219.26 constant US$ | -44.2% |
| 1997 | 391.68 constant US$ | +78.6% |
| 1998 | 870.18 constant US$ | +122.2% |
| 1999 | 931.56 constant US$ | +7.1% |
| 2000 | 105.63 million constant US$ | +11338873.4% |
| 2001 | 100.00 million constant US$ | -5.3% |
| 2002 | 88.35 million constant US$ | -11.7% |
| 2003 | 85.93 million constant US$ | -2.7% |
| 2004 | 151.68 million constant US$ | +76.5% |
| 2005 | 120.21 million constant US$ | -20.7% |
| 2006 | 154.52 million constant US$ | +28.5% |
| 2007 | 154.94 million constant US$ | +0.3% |
| 2008 | 205.12 million constant US$ | +32.4% |
| 2009 | 225.19 million constant US$ | +9.8% |
| 2010 | 223.74 million constant US$ | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 312.49 million constant US$ | +39.7% |
Tanzania compared with similar countries
- Tanzania's 312.49 million constant US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 116.35 million constant US$, 2.7× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Tanzania's 312.49 million constant US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 231.26 million constant US$, 1.4× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Food imports (constant US$) in Tanzania changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | +11338873.4% | 931.56 constant US$ | 105.63 million constant US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 389.97 constant US$ | 100 constant US$ | 931.56 constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 139.16 million constant US$ | 85.93 million constant US$ | 225.19 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 268.11 million constant US$ | 223.74 million constant US$ | 312.49 million constant US$ | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is food imports in Tanzania?
- Food imports in Tanzania was 312.49 million constant US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest food imports recorded in Tanzania?
- The highest recorded value was 312.49 million constant US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest food imports recorded in Tanzania?
- The lowest recorded value was 100 constant US$ in 1992.
- How does Tanzania rank for food imports?
- Tanzania ranks 13th out of 38 countries with data for 2011.
- Is food imports rising or falling in Tanzania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 212.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tanzania 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.