Food imports in Sudan
Sudan: Food imports was 1.24 billion current US$ in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Food imports in Sudan, 1984–2008
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for food imports in Sudan is 1.24 billion current US$, measured in 2008. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
The figure is up 71.4% on the previous year and up 369.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, food imports in Sudan peaked at 1.24 billion current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 140.00 million current US$, in 1987.
That places Sudan 8th out of 47 countries with data for 2008, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 193.83 million current US$ | 140.00 million current US$ | 245.00 million current US$ | 6 |
| 1990s | 228.68 million current US$ | 165.50 million current US$ | 276.00 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 588.92 million current US$ | 339.50 million current US$ | 1.24 billion current US$ | 9 |
Countries ranked near Sudan
More trade data for Sudan
- Net long-term borrowing 0 BoP, current US$ (2011)
- Pesticides imports 36.50 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Food imports excluding fish 1.84 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Total agricultural imports 2.14 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports 654.71 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports quantity 2.54 million FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Total agricultural exports 469.09 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports 2.58 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports quantity 5,874 FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Merchandise exports, WB 12.72 billion current US$ (2008)
Frequently asked questions
- What is food imports in Sudan?
- Food imports in Sudan was 1.24 billion current US$ in 2008, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest food imports recorded in Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 1.24 billion current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest food imports recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 140.00 million current US$ in 1987.
- How does Sudan rank for food imports?
- Sudan ranks 8th out of 47 countries with data for 2008.
- Is food imports rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 369.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sudan 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.