Food imports in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa: Food imports was 7.36 billion current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
7.36 billion current US$
Change on year
down 24.2%
Rank
3rd
of 6 groups
All-time high
11.66 billion current US$
in 2005
All-time low
150.69 million current US$
in 1969
Years of data
47
1965–2011
Food imports in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa, 1965–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa recorded 7.36 billion current US$ for food imports in 2011.
That represents a change of down 24.2% on the previous year and up 8.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, food imports in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa peaked at 11.66 billion current US$ in 2005 and was at its lowest, 150.69 million current US$, in 1969.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Food imports in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 243.13 million current US$ | — |
| 1966 | 190.86 million current US$ | -21.5% |
| 1967 | 153.63 million current US$ | -19.5% |
| 1968 | 154.27 million current US$ | +0.4% |
| 1969 | 150.69 million current US$ | -2.3% |
| 1970 | 245.27 million current US$ | +62.8% |
| 1971 | 327.92 million current US$ | +33.7% |
| 1972 | 345.53 million current US$ | +5.4% |
| 1973 | 413.51 million current US$ | +19.7% |
| 1974 | 457.05 million current US$ | +10.5% |
| 1975 | 695.25 million current US$ | +52.1% |
| 1976 | 1.06 billion current US$ | +52.2% |
| 1977 | 1.63 billion current US$ | +53.9% |
| 1978 | 2.14 billion current US$ | +31.7% |
| 1979 | 2.19 billion current US$ | +2.1% |
| 1980 | 4.59 billion current US$ | +109.6% |
| 1981 | 5.24 billion current US$ | +14.2% |
| 1982 | 4.52 billion current US$ | -13.7% |
| 1983 | 3.35 billion current US$ | -25.9% |
| 1984 | 3.78 billion current US$ | +12.7% |
| 1985 | 4.46 billion current US$ | +18.1% |
| 1986 | 4.34 billion current US$ | -2.6% |
| 1987 | 3.62 billion current US$ | -16.7% |
| 1988 | 3.79 billion current US$ | +4.8% |
| 1989 | 3.42 billion current US$ | -10.0% |
| 1990 | 4.76 billion current US$ | +39.2% |
| 1991 | 4.98 billion current US$ | +4.7% |
| 1992 | 5.51 billion current US$ | +10.7% |
| 1993 | 5.13 billion current US$ | -6.9% |
| 1994 | 5.14 billion current US$ | +0.1% |
| 1995 | 5.95 billion current US$ | +15.9% |
| 1996 | 5.98 billion current US$ | +0.5% |
| 1997 | 6.34 billion current US$ | +6.0% |
| 1998 | 6.56 billion current US$ | +3.4% |
| 1999 | 6.57 billion current US$ | +0.2% |
| 2000 | 6.32 billion current US$ | -3.8% |
| 2001 | 6.80 billion current US$ | +7.5% |
| 2002 | 7.62 billion current US$ | +12.2% |
| 2003 | 9.01 billion current US$ | +18.3% |
| 2004 | 9.99 billion current US$ | +10.8% |
| 2005 | 11.66 billion current US$ | +16.8% |
| 2006 | 9.04 billion current US$ | -22.5% |
| 2007 | 10.00 billion current US$ | +10.6% |
| 2008 | 10.49 billion current US$ | +4.9% |
| 2009 | 9.90 billion current US$ | -5.6% |
| 2010 | 9.71 billion current US$ | -2.0% |
| 2011 | 7.36 billion current US$ | -24.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 178.52 million current US$ | 150.69 million current US$ | 243.13 million current US$ | 5 |
| 1970s | 950.37 million current US$ | 245.27 million current US$ | 2.19 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.11 billion current US$ | 3.35 billion current US$ | 5.24 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.69 billion current US$ | 4.76 billion current US$ | 6.57 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 9.08 billion current US$ | 6.32 billion current US$ | 11.66 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.53 billion current US$ | 7.36 billion current US$ | 9.71 billion current US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa
More trade data for Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa
- Net long-term borrowing -317.19 million BoP, current US$ (2011)
- Pesticides imports 508.37 million FAO, current US$ (2011)
- Food imports excluding fish 25.82 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports 9.08 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports quantity 27.69 million FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Total agricultural exports 23.40 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Total agricultural imports 30.85 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports 498.27 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports quantity 1.75 million FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Merchandise exports, WB 325.28 billion current US$ (2011)
Frequently asked questions
- What is food imports in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa?
- Food imports in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa was 7.36 billion current US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest food imports recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 11.66 billion current US$ in 2005.
- What is the lowest food imports recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 150.69 million current US$ in 1969.
- How does Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa rank for food imports?
- Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa ranks 3rd out of 6 groups with data for 2011.
- Is food imports rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South 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.