Food imports in Eritrea
Eritrea: Food imports was 119.40 million current US$ in 2006. ▲ Rising
Food imports in Eritrea, 1992–2006
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2006, food imports in Eritrea stood at 119.40 million current US$.
The figure is down 2.1% on the previous year and up 39.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, food imports in Eritrea peaked at 123.40 million current US$ in 2004 and was at its lowest, 31.80 million current US$, in 1993.
Eritrea ranks 35th of 47 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 15 years of available data.
Food imports in Eritrea, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 35.40 million current US$ | — |
| 1993 | 31.80 million current US$ | -10.2% |
| 1994 | 69.20 million current US$ | +117.6% |
| 1995 | 67.70 million current US$ | -2.2% |
| 1996 | 85.40 million current US$ | +26.1% |
| 1997 | 83.30 million current US$ | -2.5% |
| 1998 | 56.40 million current US$ | -32.3% |
| 1999 | 77.90 million current US$ | +38.1% |
| 2000 | 117.30 million current US$ | +50.6% |
| 2001 | 76.40 million current US$ | -34.9% |
| 2002 | 94.50 million current US$ | +23.7% |
| 2003 | 116.40 million current US$ | +23.2% |
| 2004 | 123.40 million current US$ | +6.0% |
| 2005 | 121.90 million current US$ | -1.2% |
| 2006 | 119.40 million current US$ | -2.1% |
Eritrea compared with similar countries
- Eritrea's 119.40 million current US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 174.60 million current US$, 68% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
- Eritrea's 119.40 million current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 212.26 million current US$, 56% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 63.39 million current US$ | 31.80 million current US$ | 85.40 million current US$ | 8 |
| 2000s | 109.90 million current US$ | 76.40 million current US$ | 123.40 million current US$ | 7 |
Countries ranked near Eritrea
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- Intensive Margin, Theil index 5.83 (2014)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is food imports in Eritrea?
- Food imports in Eritrea was 119.40 million current US$ in 2006, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest food imports recorded in Eritrea?
- The highest recorded value was 123.40 million current US$ in 2004.
- What is the lowest food imports recorded in Eritrea?
- The lowest recorded value was 31.80 million current US$ in 1993.
- How does Eritrea rank for food imports?
- Eritrea ranks 35th out of 47 countries with data for 2006.
- Is food imports rising or falling in Eritrea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Eritrea 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.