Food imports in Tanzania
Tanzania: Food imports was 539.25 million current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Food imports in Tanzania, 1981–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2011, food imports in Tanzania stood at 539.25 million current US$. That is the highest value across all 31 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 39.7% on the previous year and up 249.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, food imports in Tanzania peaked at 539.25 million current US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 24.77 million current US$, in 1992.
That places Tanzania 15th out of 47 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 90.27 million current US$ | 80.72 million current US$ | 106.15 million current US$ | 9 |
| 1990s | 96.58 million current US$ | 24.77 million current US$ | 230.70 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 214.54 million current US$ | 132.48 million current US$ | 347.18 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 462.68 million current US$ | 386.10 million current US$ | 539.25 million current US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Tanzania
More trade data for Tanzania
- Net long-term borrowing 0 BoP, current US$ (2011)
- Pesticides imports 40.65 million FAO, current US$ (2011)
- Lead time to export, median case 4 days (2018)
- Food imports excluding fish 771.53 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Total agricultural imports 831.52 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports 373.11 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports quantity 1.23 million FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Total agricultural exports 988.70 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports 76.13 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports quantity 224,465 FAO, tonnes (2010)
Frequently asked questions
- What is food imports in Tanzania?
- Food imports in Tanzania was 539.25 million current US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest food imports recorded in Tanzania?
- The highest recorded value was 539.25 million current US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest food imports recorded in Tanzania?
- The lowest recorded value was 24.77 million current US$ in 1992.
- How does Tanzania rank for food imports?
- Tanzania ranks 15th out of 47 countries with data for 2011.
- Is food imports rising or falling in Tanzania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 249.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tanzania 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.