Food imports excluding fish in North Africa
North Africa: Food imports excluding fish was 22.64 billion FAO, current US$ in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2010)
22.64 billion FAO, current US$
Change on year
up 17.5%
Rank
5th
of 6 groups
All-time high
23.97 billion FAO, current US$
in 2008
All-time low
476.45 million FAO, current US$
in 1969
Years of data
50
1961–2010
Food imports excluding fish in North Africa, 1961–2010
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in FAO, current US$.
Analysis
In 2010, food imports excluding fish in North Africa stood at 22.64 billion FAO, current US$.
That represents a change of up 17.5% on the previous year and up 187.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, food imports excluding fish in North Africa peaked at 23.97 billion FAO, current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 476.45 million FAO, current US$, in 1969.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Food imports excluding fish in North Africa, year by year
| Year | FAO, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 516.13 million FAO, current US$ | — |
| 1962 | 521.35 million FAO, current US$ | +1.0% |
| 1963 | 527.99 million FAO, current US$ | +1.3% |
| 1964 | 572.59 million FAO, current US$ | +8.4% |
| 1965 | 555.63 million FAO, current US$ | -3.0% |
| 1966 | 623.99 million FAO, current US$ | +12.3% |
| 1967 | 701.67 million FAO, current US$ | +12.5% |
| 1968 | 559.34 million FAO, current US$ | -20.3% |
| 1969 | 476.45 million FAO, current US$ | -14.8% |
| 1970 | 554.35 million FAO, current US$ | +16.4% |
| 1971 | 760.46 million FAO, current US$ | +37.2% |
| 1972 | 834.42 million FAO, current US$ | +9.7% |
| 1973 | 1.22 billion FAO, current US$ | +45.9% |
| 1974 | 2.81 billion FAO, current US$ | +131.2% |
| 1975 | 3.83 billion FAO, current US$ | +36.1% |
| 1976 | 2.93 billion FAO, current US$ | -23.6% |
| 1977 | 3.21 billion FAO, current US$ | +9.8% |
| 1978 | 3.92 billion FAO, current US$ | +22.1% |
| 1979 | 4.22 billion FAO, current US$ | +7.6% |
| 1980 | 6.05 billion FAO, current US$ | +43.3% |
| 1981 | 7.80 billion FAO, current US$ | +29.1% |
| 1982 | 6.58 billion FAO, current US$ | -15.7% |
| 1983 | 6.46 billion FAO, current US$ | -1.8% |
| 1984 | 6.91 billion FAO, current US$ | +6.9% |
| 1985 | 6.63 billion FAO, current US$ | -4.0% |
| 1986 | 5.82 billion FAO, current US$ | -12.3% |
| 1987 | 4.99 billion FAO, current US$ | -14.2% |
| 1988 | 6.08 billion FAO, current US$ | +21.8% |
| 1989 | 7.51 billion FAO, current US$ | +23.5% |
| 1990 | 6.65 billion FAO, current US$ | -11.5% |
| 1991 | 5.77 billion FAO, current US$ | -13.2% |
| 1992 | 6.33 billion FAO, current US$ | +9.6% |
| 1993 | 6.28 billion FAO, current US$ | -0.7% |
| 1994 | 7.15 billion FAO, current US$ | +13.7% |
| 1995 | 8.86 billion FAO, current US$ | +24.0% |
| 1996 | 8.55 billion FAO, current US$ | -3.5% |
| 1997 | 7.93 billion FAO, current US$ | -7.4% |
| 1998 | 8.02 billion FAO, current US$ | +1.2% |
| 1999 | 7.52 billion FAO, current US$ | -6.3% |
| 2000 | 7.89 billion FAO, current US$ | +4.9% |
| 2001 | 7.99 billion FAO, current US$ | +1.2% |
| 2002 | 8.52 billion FAO, current US$ | +6.7% |
| 2003 | 7.68 billion FAO, current US$ | -9.9% |
| 2004 | 9.54 billion FAO, current US$ | +24.2% |
| 2005 | 10.76 billion FAO, current US$ | +12.8% |
| 2006 | 11.37 billion FAO, current US$ | +5.7% |
| 2007 | 16.96 billion FAO, current US$ | +49.1% |
| 2008 | 23.97 billion FAO, current US$ | +41.3% |
| 2009 | 19.28 billion FAO, current US$ | -19.6% |
| 2010 | 22.64 billion FAO, current US$ | +17.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 561.68 million FAO, current US$ | 476.45 million FAO, current US$ | 701.67 million FAO, current US$ | 9 |
| 1970s | 2.43 billion FAO, current US$ | 554.35 million FAO, current US$ | 4.22 billion FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.48 billion FAO, current US$ | 4.99 billion FAO, current US$ | 7.80 billion FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 7.31 billion FAO, current US$ | 5.77 billion FAO, current US$ | 8.86 billion FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 12.40 billion FAO, current US$ | 7.68 billion FAO, current US$ | 23.97 billion FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 22.64 billion FAO, current US$ | 22.64 billion FAO, current US$ | 22.64 billion FAO, current US$ | 1 |
Countries ranked near North Africa
- 2 Algeria 5.28 billion FAO, current US$ compare
- 3 Nigeria 5.14 billion FAO, current US$ compare
- 4 Morocco 3.17 billion FAO, current US$ compare
- 5 South Africa 3.15 billion FAO, current US$ compare
- 6 Libya 1.90 billion FAO, current US$ compare
- 7 Sudan 1.84 billion FAO, current US$ compare
- 8 Angola 1.79 billion FAO, current US$ compare
More trade data for North Africa
- Net long-term borrowing 758.90 million BoP, current US$ (2011)
- Pesticides imports 148.36 million FAO, current US$ (2011)
- Total agricultural imports 26.97 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports 8.63 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Total agricultural exports 5.78 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports quantity 36.58 million FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Cereal exports quantity 495,830 FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Cereal exports 187.33 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Merchandise exports, WB 188.13 billion current US$ (2011)
- Other long-term inflows, net 54.17 million BoP, current US$ (1994)
Frequently asked questions
- What is food imports excluding fish in North Africa?
- Food imports excluding fish in North Africa was 22.64 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 North Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 23.97 billion FAO, current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest food imports excluding fish recorded in North Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 476.45 million FAO, current US$ in 1969.
- How does North Africa rank for food imports excluding fish?
- North Africa ranks 5th out of 6 groups with data for 2010.
- Is food imports excluding fish rising or falling in North Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 187.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North 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.