Food imports in Mauritania
Mauritania: Food imports was 445.78 million current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Food imports in Mauritania, 1984–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for food imports in Mauritania is 445.78 million current US$, measured in 2011. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 41.1% on the previous year and up 294.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, food imports in Mauritania peaked at 445.78 million current US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 76.00 million current US$, in 1984.
That places Mauritania 17th out of 47 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 101.81 million current US$ | 76.00 million current US$ | 117.89 million current US$ | 6 |
| 1990s | 113.31 million current US$ | 95.00 million current US$ | 136.56 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 202.72 million current US$ | 105.24 million current US$ | 434.99 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 380.88 million current US$ | 315.99 million current US$ | 445.78 million current US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Mauritania
More trade data for Mauritania
- Net long-term borrowing 0 BoP, current US$ (2011)
- Pesticides imports 48,400 FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Food imports excluding fish 298.69 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Total agricultural imports 334.24 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports 125.23 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports quantity 440,793 FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Total agricultural exports 43.00 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Merchandise exports, WB 3.17 billion current US$ (2011)
- Other long-term inflows, net 0 BoP, current US$ (2011)
- Agricultural tractors, imports 1.09 million FAO, current US$ (2007)
Frequently asked questions
- What is food imports in Mauritania?
- Food imports in Mauritania was 445.78 million current US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest food imports recorded in Mauritania?
- The highest recorded value was 445.78 million current US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest food imports recorded in Mauritania?
- The lowest recorded value was 76.00 million current US$ in 1984.
- How does Mauritania rank for food imports?
- Mauritania ranks 17th out of 47 countries with data for 2011.
- Is food imports rising or falling in Mauritania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 294.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritania 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.