Food imports in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Food imports was 250.00 million current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Food imports in Ethiopia, 1984–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2011, food imports in Ethiopia stood at 250.00 million current US$.
That represents a change of down 49.5% on the previous year and up 127.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, food imports in Ethiopia peaked at 829.90 million current US$ in 2009 and was at its lowest, 16.50 million current US$, in 1997.
That places Ethiopia 22nd out of 47 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 198.57 million current US$ | 126.00 million current US$ | 294.00 million current US$ | 6 |
| 1990s | 107.71 million current US$ | 16.50 million current US$ | 180.60 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 296.56 million current US$ | 110.00 million current US$ | 829.90 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 372.50 million current US$ | 250.00 million current US$ | 495.00 million current US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
More trade data for Ethiopia
- Net long-term borrowing 0 BoP, current US$ (2011)
- Pesticides imports 36.08 million FAO, current US$ (2011)
- Food imports excluding fish 1.17 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Total agricultural imports 1.23 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports 638.65 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports quantity 2.13 million FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Total agricultural exports 1.79 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports 17.51 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports quantity 59,209 FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Merchandise exports, WB 87.12 million current US$ (2011)
Frequently asked questions
- What is food imports in Ethiopia?
- Food imports in Ethiopia was 250.00 million current US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest food imports recorded in Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 829.90 million current US$ in 2009.
- What is the lowest food imports recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 16.50 million current US$ in 1997.
- How does Ethiopia rank for food imports?
- Ethiopia ranks 22nd out of 47 countries with data for 2011.
- Is food imports rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 127.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia 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.