Food imports (current US$) in Africa
Africa: Food imports (current US$) was 21.62 billion current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
21.62 billion current US$
Change on year
down 6.1%
Rank
1st
of 6 groups
All-time high
23.15 billion current US$
in 2008
All-time low
277.08 million current US$
in 1967
Years of data
47
1965–2011
Food imports in Africa, 1965–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for food imports in Africa is 21.62 billion current US$, measured in 2011.
That represents a change of down 6.1% on the previous year and up 51.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, food imports in Africa peaked at 23.15 billion current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 277.08 million current US$, in 1967.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Food imports (current US$) in Africa, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 386.62 million current US$ | — |
| 1966 | 347.85 million current US$ | -10.0% |
| 1967 | 277.08 million current US$ | -20.3% |
| 1968 | 358.65 million current US$ | +29.4% |
| 1969 | 423.62 million current US$ | +18.1% |
| 1970 | 650.81 million current US$ | +53.6% |
| 1971 | 719.02 million current US$ | +10.5% |
| 1972 | 954.05 million current US$ | +32.7% |
| 1973 | 1.09 billion current US$ | +14.5% |
| 1974 | 1.54 billion current US$ | +40.9% |
| 1975 | 2.12 billion current US$ | +37.9% |
| 1976 | 2.78 billion current US$ | +30.9% |
| 1977 | 3.22 billion current US$ | +15.8% |
| 1978 | 3.85 billion current US$ | +19.7% |
| 1979 | 4.68 billion current US$ | +21.6% |
| 1980 | 7.33 billion current US$ | +56.6% |
| 1981 | 7.90 billion current US$ | +7.8% |
| 1982 | 7.12 billion current US$ | -9.8% |
| 1983 | 6.16 billion current US$ | -13.5% |
| 1984 | 6.86 billion current US$ | +11.4% |
| 1985 | 7.89 billion current US$ | +15.0% |
| 1986 | 7.90 billion current US$ | +0.1% |
| 1987 | 9.68 billion current US$ | +22.5% |
| 1988 | 8.91 billion current US$ | -7.9% |
| 1989 | 9.77 billion current US$ | +9.7% |
| 1990 | 11.67 billion current US$ | +19.4% |
| 1991 | 10.85 billion current US$ | -7.0% |
| 1992 | 12.01 billion current US$ | +10.7% |
| 1993 | 11.72 billion current US$ | -2.5% |
| 1994 | 12.73 billion current US$ | +8.6% |
| 1995 | 14.63 billion current US$ | +14.9% |
| 1996 | 13.63 billion current US$ | -6.8% |
| 1997 | 15.09 billion current US$ | +10.7% |
| 1998 | 15.30 billion current US$ | +1.4% |
| 1999 | 13.90 billion current US$ | -9.1% |
| 2000 | 13.77 billion current US$ | -0.9% |
| 2001 | 14.31 billion current US$ | +3.9% |
| 2002 | 15.40 billion current US$ | +7.6% |
| 2003 | 17.98 billion current US$ | +16.8% |
| 2004 | 19.94 billion current US$ | +10.9% |
| 2005 | 19.08 billion current US$ | -4.3% |
| 2006 | 16.25 billion current US$ | -14.9% |
| 2007 | 20.27 billion current US$ | +24.7% |
| 2008 | 23.15 billion current US$ | +14.2% |
| 2009 | 21.03 billion current US$ | -9.1% |
| 2010 | 23.02 billion current US$ | +9.4% |
| 2011 | 21.62 billion current US$ | -6.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 358.76 million current US$ | 277.08 million current US$ | 423.62 million current US$ | 5 |
| 1970s | 2.16 billion current US$ | 650.81 million current US$ | 4.68 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 7.95 billion current US$ | 6.16 billion current US$ | 9.77 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 13.15 billion current US$ | 10.85 billion current US$ | 15.30 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 18.12 billion current US$ | 13.77 billion current US$ | 23.15 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 22.32 billion current US$ | 21.62 billion current US$ | 23.02 billion current US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Africa
More trade data for Africa
- Milking, dairy machinery (trade) — Import Value 64,599 1000 USD (2007)
- Milking, dairy machinery (trade) — Export Value 2,418 1000 USD (2007)
- Ploughs (e.g. reversible and non-reversible ploughs) — Import Value 12,951 1000 USD (2007)
- Pedestrian controlled tractors (single axle tractors) — Import Value 20,251 1000 USD (2007)
- Net long-term borrowing 496.17 million BoP, current US$ (2011)
- Pesticides imports 992.27 million FAO, current US$ (2011)
- Manure spreaders and Fertiliser distributors — Import Value 8,033 1000 USD (2007)
- Food imports excluding fish 51.61 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Total agricultural imports 62.76 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports 18.44 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
Frequently asked questions
- What is food imports in Africa?
- Food imports in Africa was 21.62 billion current US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest food imports recorded in Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 23.15 billion current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest food imports recorded in Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 277.08 million current US$ in 1967.
- How does Africa rank for food imports?
- Africa ranks 1st out of 6 groups with data for 2011.
- Is food imports rising or falling in Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 51.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Food imports (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Food imports, cif (includes freight and insurance costs) in current US dollars.