Food imports excluding fish in Algeria
Algeria: Food imports excluding fish was 5.28 billion FAO, current US$ in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2010)
5.28 billion FAO, current US$
Change on year
down 3.4%
World rank
2nd
of 53 countries
All-time high
7.43 billion FAO, current US$
in 2008
All-time low
127.92 million FAO, current US$
in 1969
Years of data
50
1961–2010
Food imports excluding fish in Algeria, 1961–2010
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in FAO, current US$.
Analysis
Algeria recorded 5.28 billion FAO, current US$ for food imports excluding fish in 2010.
The figure is down 3.4% on the previous year and up 133.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, food imports excluding fish in Algeria peaked at 7.43 billion FAO, current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 127.92 million FAO, current US$, in 1969.
Algeria ranks 2nd of 53 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Food imports excluding fish in Algeria, year by year
| Year | FAO, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 218.61 million FAO, current US$ | — |
| 1962 | 186.71 million FAO, current US$ | -14.6% |
| 1963 | 160.29 million FAO, current US$ | -14.1% |
| 1964 | 154.81 million FAO, current US$ | -3.4% |
| 1965 | 139.22 million FAO, current US$ | -10.1% |
| 1966 | 167.73 million FAO, current US$ | +20.5% |
| 1967 | 166.22 million FAO, current US$ | -0.9% |
| 1968 | 137.27 million FAO, current US$ | -17.4% |
| 1969 | 127.92 million FAO, current US$ | -6.8% |
| 1970 | 135.57 million FAO, current US$ | +6.0% |
| 1971 | 174.93 million FAO, current US$ | +29.0% |
| 1972 | 256.70 million FAO, current US$ | +46.7% |
| 1973 | 312.04 million FAO, current US$ | +21.6% |
| 1974 | 694.02 million FAO, current US$ | +122.4% |
| 1975 | 1.20 billion FAO, current US$ | +72.4% |
| 1976 | 801.13 million FAO, current US$ | -33.0% |
| 1977 | 907.92 million FAO, current US$ | +13.3% |
| 1978 | 1.08 billion FAO, current US$ | +18.9% |
| 1979 | 1.27 billion FAO, current US$ | +17.3% |
| 1980 | 1.81 billion FAO, current US$ | +42.9% |
| 1981 | 1.96 billion FAO, current US$ | +8.1% |
| 1982 | 1.90 billion FAO, current US$ | -2.8% |
| 1983 | 1.82 billion FAO, current US$ | -4.3% |
| 1984 | 1.67 billion FAO, current US$ | -8.3% |
| 1985 | 2.06 billion FAO, current US$ | +23.8% |
| 1986 | 1.69 billion FAO, current US$ | -18.1% |
| 1987 | 1.48 billion FAO, current US$ | -12.6% |
| 1988 | 1.67 billion FAO, current US$ | +13.0% |
| 1989 | 2.81 billion FAO, current US$ | +68.3% |
| 1990 | 2.10 billion FAO, current US$ | -25.3% |
| 1991 | 1.88 billion FAO, current US$ | -10.4% |
| 1992 | 2.20 billion FAO, current US$ | +17.1% |
| 1993 | 2.13 billion FAO, current US$ | -3.5% |
| 1994 | 2.81 billion FAO, current US$ | +32.2% |
| 1995 | 2.78 billion FAO, current US$ | -1.2% |
| 1996 | 2.40 billion FAO, current US$ | -13.7% |
| 1997 | 2.47 billion FAO, current US$ | +2.9% |
| 1998 | 2.44 billion FAO, current US$ | -1.2% |
| 1999 | 2.17 billion FAO, current US$ | -10.9% |
| 2000 | 2.26 billion FAO, current US$ | +4.2% |
| 2001 | 2.33 billion FAO, current US$ | +2.9% |
| 2002 | 2.73 billion FAO, current US$ | +17.1% |
| 2003 | 2.71 billion FAO, current US$ | -0.8% |
| 2004 | 3.56 billion FAO, current US$ | +31.6% |
| 2005 | 3.46 billion FAO, current US$ | -3.0% |
| 2006 | 3.58 billion FAO, current US$ | +3.5% |
| 2007 | 4.76 billion FAO, current US$ | +33.2% |
| 2008 | 7.43 billion FAO, current US$ | +55.9% |
| 2009 | 5.47 billion FAO, current US$ | -26.4% |
| 2010 | 5.28 billion FAO, current US$ | -3.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 162.09 million FAO, current US$ | 127.92 million FAO, current US$ | 218.61 million FAO, current US$ | 9 |
| 1970s | 682.41 million FAO, current US$ | 135.57 million FAO, current US$ | 1.27 billion FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.89 billion FAO, current US$ | 1.48 billion FAO, current US$ | 2.81 billion FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.34 billion FAO, current US$ | 1.88 billion FAO, current US$ | 2.81 billion FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.83 billion FAO, current US$ | 2.26 billion FAO, current US$ | 7.43 billion FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.28 billion FAO, current US$ | 5.28 billion FAO, current US$ | 5.28 billion FAO, current US$ | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is food imports excluding fish in Algeria?
- Food imports excluding fish in Algeria was 5.28 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 Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was 7.43 billion FAO, current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest food imports excluding fish recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 127.92 million FAO, current US$ in 1969.
- How does Algeria rank for food imports excluding fish?
- Algeria ranks 2nd out of 53 countries with data for 2010.
- Is food imports excluding fish rising or falling in Algeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 133.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Algeria 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.