Food imports in Congo
Congo: Food imports was 83.41 million current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Food imports in Congo, 1965–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for food imports in Congo is 83.41 million current US$, measured in 2011.
The figure is up 35.8% on the previous year and up 246.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, food imports in Congo peaked at 103.69 million current US$ in 1984 and was at its lowest, 0 current US$, in 1965.
Congo ranks 38th of 47 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 current US$ | 0 current US$ | 0 current US$ | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 current US$ | 0 current US$ | 0 current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 21.76 million current US$ | 0 current US$ | 103.69 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 24.20 million current US$ | 14.95 million current US$ | 36.02 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 32.32 million current US$ | 22.74 million current US$ | 50.89 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 72.43 million current US$ | 61.44 million current US$ | 83.41 million current US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Congo
More trade data for Congo
- Net long-term borrowing 0 BoP, current US$ (2011)
- Pesticides imports 2.35 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Food imports excluding fish 257.80 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Total agricultural imports 299.05 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports 71.39 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports quantity 201,697 FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Total agricultural exports 32.96 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports 1.52 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports quantity 4,620 FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Merchandise exports, WB 12.09 billion current US$ (2011)
Frequently asked questions
- What is food imports in Congo?
- Food imports in Congo was 83.41 million current US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest food imports recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 103.69 million current US$ in 1984.
- What is the lowest food imports recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current US$ in 1965.
- How does Congo rank for food imports?
- Congo ranks 38th out of 47 countries with data for 2011.
- Is food imports rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 246.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo 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.