Food imports (current US$) in Tanzania
Tanzania: Food imports (current US$) 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$, in 1992.
That places Tanzania 15th out of 47 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Food imports (current US$) in Tanzania, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 103.70 million current US$ | — |
| 1982 | 106.15 million current US$ | +2.4% |
| 1983 | 91.39 million current US$ | -13.9% |
| 1984 | 82.64 million current US$ | -9.6% |
| 1985 | 84.53 million current US$ | +2.3% |
| 1986 | 86.48 million current US$ | +2.3% |
| 1987 | 85.50 million current US$ | -1.1% |
| 1988 | 91.33 million current US$ | +6.8% |
| 1989 | 80.72 million current US$ | -11.6% |
| 1990 | 58.94 million current US$ | -27.0% |
| 1991 | 31.96 million current US$ | -45.8% |
| 1992 | 24.77 million current US$ | -22.5% |
| 1993 | 57.95 million current US$ | +134.0% |
| 1994 | 97.35 million current US$ | +68.0% |
| 1995 | 97.30 million current US$ | -0.1% |
| 1996 | 54.30 million current US$ | -44.2% |
| 1997 | 97.00 million current US$ | +78.6% |
| 1998 | 215.50 million current US$ | +122.2% |
| 1999 | 230.70 million current US$ | +7.1% |
| 2000 | 162.85 million current US$ | -29.4% |
| 2001 | 154.17 million current US$ | -5.3% |
| 2002 | 136.20 million current US$ | -11.7% |
| 2003 | 132.48 million current US$ | -2.7% |
| 2004 | 233.85 million current US$ | +76.5% |
| 2005 | 185.33 million current US$ | -20.7% |
| 2006 | 238.22 million current US$ | +28.5% |
| 2007 | 238.88 million current US$ | +0.3% |
| 2008 | 316.24 million current US$ | +32.4% |
| 2009 | 347.18 million current US$ | +9.8% |
| 2010 | 386.10 million current US$ | +11.2% |
| 2011 | 539.25 million current US$ | +39.7% |
Tanzania compared with similar countries
- Tanzania's 539.25 million current US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 405.39 million current US$, 1.3× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Tanzania's 539.25 million current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 212.26 million current US$, 2.5× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Food imports (current US$) in Tanzania changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | +134.0% | 24.77 million current US$ | 57.95 million current US$ |
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 |
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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.