Food imports excluding fish in South Africa
South Africa: Food imports excluding fish was 3.15 billion FAO, current US$ in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2010)
3.15 billion FAO, current US$
Change on year
up 15.0%
World rank
5th
of 53 countries
All-time high
3.21 billion FAO, current US$
in 2008
All-time low
60.46 million FAO, current US$
in 1962
Years of data
50
1961–2010
Food imports excluding fish in South Africa, 1961–2010
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in FAO, current US$.
Analysis
In 2010, food imports excluding fish in South Africa stood at 3.15 billion FAO, current US$.
The figure is up 15.0% on the previous year and up 259.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, food imports excluding fish in South Africa peaked at 3.21 billion FAO, current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 60.46 million FAO, current US$, in 1962.
That places South Africa 5th out of 53 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Food imports excluding fish in South Africa, year by year
| Year | FAO, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 64.30 million FAO, current US$ | — |
| 1962 | 60.46 million FAO, current US$ | -6.0% |
| 1963 | 92.82 million FAO, current US$ | +53.5% |
| 1964 | 101.23 million FAO, current US$ | +9.1% |
| 1965 | 91.58 million FAO, current US$ | -9.5% |
| 1966 | 147.46 million FAO, current US$ | +61.0% |
| 1967 | 132.11 million FAO, current US$ | -10.4% |
| 1968 | 109.67 million FAO, current US$ | -17.0% |
| 1969 | 120.57 million FAO, current US$ | +9.9% |
| 1970 | 150.22 million FAO, current US$ | +24.6% |
| 1971 | 158.90 million FAO, current US$ | +5.8% |
| 1972 | 144.72 million FAO, current US$ | -8.9% |
| 1973 | 200.71 million FAO, current US$ | +38.7% |
| 1974 | 281.15 million FAO, current US$ | +40.1% |
| 1975 | 331.98 million FAO, current US$ | +18.1% |
| 1976 | 287.95 million FAO, current US$ | -13.3% |
| 1977 | 270.72 million FAO, current US$ | -6.0% |
| 1978 | 275.72 million FAO, current US$ | +1.8% |
| 1979 | 312.30 million FAO, current US$ | +13.3% |
| 1980 | 356.35 million FAO, current US$ | +14.1% |
| 1981 | 538.05 million FAO, current US$ | +51.0% |
| 1982 | 396.50 million FAO, current US$ | -26.3% |
| 1983 | 652.48 million FAO, current US$ | +64.6% |
| 1984 | 911.98 million FAO, current US$ | +39.8% |
| 1985 | 439.53 million FAO, current US$ | -51.8% |
| 1986 | 432.68 million FAO, current US$ | -1.6% |
| 1987 | 584.25 million FAO, current US$ | +35.0% |
| 1988 | 642.03 million FAO, current US$ | +9.9% |
| 1989 | 588.96 million FAO, current US$ | -8.3% |
| 1990 | 593.30 million FAO, current US$ | +0.7% |
| 1991 | 617.82 million FAO, current US$ | +4.1% |
| 1992 | 1.25 billion FAO, current US$ | +103.1% |
| 1993 | 951.98 million FAO, current US$ | -24.1% |
| 1994 | 1.01 billion FAO, current US$ | +6.5% |
| 1995 | 1.37 billion FAO, current US$ | +35.3% |
| 1996 | 1.25 billion FAO, current US$ | -9.0% |
| 1997 | 1.20 billion FAO, current US$ | -4.2% |
| 1998 | 1.08 billion FAO, current US$ | -9.9% |
| 1999 | 825.21 million FAO, current US$ | -23.4% |
| 2000 | 876.11 million FAO, current US$ | +6.2% |
| 2001 | 774.70 million FAO, current US$ | -11.6% |
| 2002 | 921.48 million FAO, current US$ | +18.9% |
| 2003 | 1.21 billion FAO, current US$ | +31.8% |
| 2004 | 1.66 billion FAO, current US$ | +36.5% |
| 2005 | 1.78 billion FAO, current US$ | +7.3% |
| 2006 | 2.13 billion FAO, current US$ | +19.9% |
| 2007 | 2.97 billion FAO, current US$ | +39.6% |
| 2008 | 3.21 billion FAO, current US$ | +8.0% |
| 2009 | 2.74 billion FAO, current US$ | -14.7% |
| 2010 | 3.15 billion FAO, current US$ | +15.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 102.25 million FAO, current US$ | 60.46 million FAO, current US$ | 147.46 million FAO, current US$ | 9 |
| 1970s | 241.44 million FAO, current US$ | 144.72 million FAO, current US$ | 331.98 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 554.28 million FAO, current US$ | 356.35 million FAO, current US$ | 911.98 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.02 billion FAO, current US$ | 593.30 million FAO, current US$ | 1.37 billion FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.83 billion FAO, current US$ | 774.70 million FAO, current US$ | 3.21 billion FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.15 billion FAO, current US$ | 3.15 billion FAO, current US$ | 3.15 billion FAO, current US$ | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is food imports excluding fish in South Africa?
- Food imports excluding fish in South Africa was 3.15 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 South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 3.21 billion FAO, current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest food imports excluding fish recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 60.46 million FAO, current US$ in 1962.
- How does South Africa rank for food imports excluding fish?
- South Africa ranks 5th out of 53 countries with data for 2010.
- Is food imports excluding fish rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 259.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South 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.