Food imports in Zambia
Zambia: Food imports was 10.63 million constant US$ in 2002. ◆ Volatile
Food imports in Zambia, 1984–2002
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
Zambia recorded 10.63 million constant US$ for food imports in 2002.
The figure is up 9.2% on the previous year and down 95.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, food imports in Zambia peaked at 217.47 million constant US$ in 1992 and was at its lowest, 0 constant US$, in 1999.
Zambia ranks 31st of 38 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 15.34 million constant US$ | 10.63 million constant US$ | 22.22 million constant US$ | 6 |
| 1990s | 54.94 million constant US$ | 0 constant US$ | 217.47 million constant US$ | 9 |
| 2000s | 9.72 million constant US$ | 8.80 million constant US$ | 10.63 million constant US$ | 3 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 28 Comoros 16.61 million constant US$ compare
- 29 Chad 14.02 million constant US$ compare
- 30 Burundi 12.65 million constant US$ compare
- 32 Sao Tome and Principe 4.18 million constant US$ compare
- 33 Guinea 115.52 constant US$ compare
- 34 Egypt 0 constant US$ compare
- 34 Namibia 0 constant US$ compare
- 34 Togo 0 constant US$ compare
- 34 Tunisia 0 constant US$ compare
More trade data for Zambia
- Net long-term borrowing 0 BoP, current US$ (2011)
- Pesticides imports 35.28 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Food imports excluding fish 195.74 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Total agricultural imports 246.25 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports 8.28 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports quantity 17,474 FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Total agricultural exports 494.74 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports 64.19 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports quantity 124,700 FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Merchandise exports, WB 8.68 billion current US$ (2011)
Frequently asked questions
- What is food imports in Zambia?
- Food imports in Zambia was 10.63 million constant US$ in 2002, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest food imports recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 217.47 million constant US$ in 1992.
- What is the lowest food imports recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 constant US$ in 1999.
- How does Zambia rank for food imports?
- Zambia ranks 31st out of 38 countries with data for 2002.
- Is food imports rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 95.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia 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.