Food imports excluding fish in Africa
Africa: Food imports excluding fish was 51.61 billion FAO, current US$ in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2010)
51.61 billion FAO, current US$
Change on year
up 11.9%
Rank
1st
of 6 groups
All-time high
51.77 billion FAO, current US$
in 2008
All-time low
1.20 billion FAO, current US$
in 1961
Years of data
50
1961–2010
Food imports excluding fish in Africa, 1961–2010
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in FAO, current US$.
Analysis
In 2010, food imports excluding fish in Africa stood at 51.61 billion FAO, current US$.
That represents a change of up 11.9% on the previous year and up 219.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, food imports excluding fish in Africa peaked at 51.77 billion FAO, current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 1.20 billion FAO, current US$, in 1961.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Food imports excluding fish in Africa, year by year
| Year | FAO, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1.20 billion FAO, current US$ | — |
| 1962 | 1.25 billion FAO, current US$ | +4.4% |
| 1963 | 1.32 billion FAO, current US$ | +5.1% |
| 1964 | 1.42 billion FAO, current US$ | +7.5% |
| 1965 | 1.44 billion FAO, current US$ | +1.9% |
| 1966 | 1.64 billion FAO, current US$ | +13.8% |
| 1967 | 1.61 billion FAO, current US$ | -1.8% |
| 1968 | 1.49 billion FAO, current US$ | -7.7% |
| 1969 | 1.45 billion FAO, current US$ | -2.5% |
| 1970 | 1.71 billion FAO, current US$ | +17.5% |
| 1971 | 2.05 billion FAO, current US$ | +20.3% |
| 1972 | 2.21 billion FAO, current US$ | +7.9% |
| 1973 | 3.09 billion FAO, current US$ | +39.4% |
| 1974 | 5.42 billion FAO, current US$ | +75.5% |
| 1975 | 6.53 billion FAO, current US$ | +20.6% |
| 1976 | 5.68 billion FAO, current US$ | -13.1% |
| 1977 | 6.70 billion FAO, current US$ | +18.0% |
| 1978 | 8.26 billion FAO, current US$ | +23.4% |
| 1979 | 8.99 billion FAO, current US$ | +8.8% |
| 1980 | 12.34 billion FAO, current US$ | +37.3% |
| 1981 | 14.78 billion FAO, current US$ | +19.8% |
| 1982 | 12.71 billion FAO, current US$ | -14.0% |
| 1983 | 12.26 billion FAO, current US$ | -3.5% |
| 1984 | 12.76 billion FAO, current US$ | +4.0% |
| 1985 | 12.07 billion FAO, current US$ | -5.4% |
| 1986 | 10.66 billion FAO, current US$ | -11.7% |
| 1987 | 9.86 billion FAO, current US$ | -7.4% |
| 1988 | 11.36 billion FAO, current US$ | +15.2% |
| 1989 | 12.91 billion FAO, current US$ | +13.6% |
| 1990 | 12.53 billion FAO, current US$ | -2.9% |
| 1991 | 11.72 billion FAO, current US$ | -6.4% |
| 1992 | 14.34 billion FAO, current US$ | +22.4% |
| 1993 | 13.26 billion FAO, current US$ | -7.5% |
| 1994 | 14.28 billion FAO, current US$ | +7.6% |
| 1995 | 17.32 billion FAO, current US$ | +21.3% |
| 1996 | 16.77 billion FAO, current US$ | -3.2% |
| 1997 | 16.41 billion FAO, current US$ | -2.1% |
| 1998 | 17.29 billion FAO, current US$ | +5.4% |
| 1999 | 15.63 billion FAO, current US$ | -9.6% |
| 2000 | 16.13 billion FAO, current US$ | +3.2% |
| 2001 | 16.88 billion FAO, current US$ | +4.6% |
| 2002 | 18.28 billion FAO, current US$ | +8.3% |
| 2003 | 19.62 billion FAO, current US$ | +7.3% |
| 2004 | 23.59 billion FAO, current US$ | +20.3% |
| 2005 | 26.39 billion FAO, current US$ | +11.9% |
| 2006 | 30.46 billion FAO, current US$ | +15.4% |
| 2007 | 39.57 billion FAO, current US$ | +29.9% |
| 2008 | 51.77 billion FAO, current US$ | +30.8% |
| 2009 | 46.12 billion FAO, current US$ | -10.9% |
| 2010 | 51.61 billion FAO, current US$ | +11.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.43 billion FAO, current US$ | 1.20 billion FAO, current US$ | 1.64 billion FAO, current US$ | 9 |
| 1970s | 5.06 billion FAO, current US$ | 1.71 billion FAO, current US$ | 8.99 billion FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 12.17 billion FAO, current US$ | 9.86 billion FAO, current US$ | 14.78 billion FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 14.95 billion FAO, current US$ | 11.72 billion FAO, current US$ | 17.32 billion FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 28.88 billion FAO, current US$ | 16.13 billion FAO, current US$ | 51.77 billion FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 51.61 billion FAO, current US$ | 51.61 billion FAO, current US$ | 51.61 billion FAO, current US$ | 1 |
Countries ranked near Africa
More trade data for Africa
- Milking, dairy machinery (trade) — Import Value 64,599 1000 USD (2007)
- Milking, dairy machinery (trade) — Export Value 2,418 1000 USD (2007)
- Ploughs (e.g. reversible and non-reversible ploughs) — Import Value 12,951 1000 USD (2007)
- Pedestrian controlled tractors (single axle tractors) — Import Value 20,251 1000 USD (2007)
- Net long-term borrowing 496.17 million BoP, current US$ (2011)
- Pesticides imports 992.27 million FAO, current US$ (2011)
- Manure spreaders and Fertiliser distributors — Import Value 8,033 1000 USD (2007)
- Total agricultural imports 62.76 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports 18.44 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports quantity 66.37 million FAO, tonnes (2010)
Frequently asked questions
- What is food imports excluding fish in Africa?
- Food imports excluding fish in Africa was 51.61 billion FAO, current US$ in 2010, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest food imports excluding fish recorded in Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 51.77 billion FAO, current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest food imports excluding fish recorded in Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.20 billion FAO, current US$ in 1961.
- How does Africa rank for food imports excluding fish?
- Africa ranks 1st out of 6 groups with data for 2010.
- Is food imports excluding fish rising or falling in Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 219.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site, published as part of Food imports excluding fish (FAO, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Food imports excludes fish. Data are expressed in current U.S. dollar at cost-insurance-freight (cif) prices. Excludes fish.