Food imports excluding fish in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria
Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria: Food imports excluding fish was 20.68 billion FAO, current US$ in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2010)
20.68 billion FAO, current US$
Change on year
up 5.4%
Rank
6th
of 6 groups
All-time high
20.68 billion FAO, current US$
in 2010
All-time low
563.69 million FAO, current US$
in 1961
Years of data
50
1961–2010
Food imports excluding fish in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria, 1961–2010
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in FAO, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for food imports excluding fish in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria is 20.68 billion FAO, current US$, measured in 2010. That is the highest value across all 50 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.4% on the previous year and up 225.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, food imports excluding fish in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria peaked at 20.68 billion FAO, current US$ in 2010 and was at its lowest, 563.69 million FAO, current US$, in 1961.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Food imports excluding fish in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria, year by year
| Year | FAO, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 563.69 million FAO, current US$ | — |
| 1962 | 602.34 million FAO, current US$ | +6.9% |
| 1963 | 625.95 million FAO, current US$ | +3.9% |
| 1964 | 668.59 million FAO, current US$ | +6.8% |
| 1965 | 717.54 million FAO, current US$ | +7.3% |
| 1966 | 775.96 million FAO, current US$ | +8.1% |
| 1967 | 699.50 million FAO, current US$ | -9.9% |
| 1968 | 741.15 million FAO, current US$ | +6.0% |
| 1969 | 761.57 million FAO, current US$ | +2.8% |
| 1970 | 889.59 million FAO, current US$ | +16.8% |
| 1971 | 972.50 million FAO, current US$ | +9.3% |
| 1972 | 1.06 billion FAO, current US$ | +8.5% |
| 1973 | 1.45 billion FAO, current US$ | +37.2% |
| 1974 | 2.06 billion FAO, current US$ | +41.9% |
| 1975 | 1.92 billion FAO, current US$ | -6.4% |
| 1976 | 1.83 billion FAO, current US$ | -5.1% |
| 1977 | 2.07 billion FAO, current US$ | +13.2% |
| 1978 | 2.58 billion FAO, current US$ | +24.6% |
| 1979 | 2.88 billion FAO, current US$ | +11.6% |
| 1980 | 3.99 billion FAO, current US$ | +38.9% |
| 1981 | 3.99 billion FAO, current US$ | -0.2% |
| 1982 | 3.66 billion FAO, current US$ | -8.2% |
| 1983 | 3.47 billion FAO, current US$ | -5.2% |
| 1984 | 3.66 billion FAO, current US$ | +5.4% |
| 1985 | 3.89 billion FAO, current US$ | +6.2% |
| 1986 | 3.64 billion FAO, current US$ | -6.3% |
| 1987 | 3.74 billion FAO, current US$ | +2.6% |
| 1988 | 4.22 billion FAO, current US$ | +12.9% |
| 1989 | 4.43 billion FAO, current US$ | +4.9% |
| 1990 | 4.81 billion FAO, current US$ | +8.7% |
| 1991 | 4.72 billion FAO, current US$ | -1.8% |
| 1992 | 6.04 billion FAO, current US$ | +28.0% |
| 1993 | 5.10 billion FAO, current US$ | -15.6% |
| 1994 | 5.41 billion FAO, current US$ | +5.9% |
| 1995 | 6.12 billion FAO, current US$ | +13.2% |
| 1996 | 6.06 billion FAO, current US$ | -1.0% |
| 1997 | 6.22 billion FAO, current US$ | +2.7% |
| 1998 | 7.11 billion FAO, current US$ | +14.3% |
| 1999 | 6.28 billion FAO, current US$ | -11.7% |
| 2000 | 6.35 billion FAO, current US$ | +1.1% |
| 2001 | 6.63 billion FAO, current US$ | +4.3% |
| 2002 | 7.30 billion FAO, current US$ | +10.3% |
| 2003 | 8.92 billion FAO, current US$ | +22.1% |
| 2004 | 10.33 billion FAO, current US$ | +15.8% |
| 2005 | 11.41 billion FAO, current US$ | +10.4% |
| 2006 | 14.31 billion FAO, current US$ | +25.4% |
| 2007 | 15.25 billion FAO, current US$ | +6.6% |
| 2008 | 20.43 billion FAO, current US$ | +34.0% |
| 2009 | 19.62 billion FAO, current US$ | -3.9% |
| 2010 | 20.68 billion FAO, current US$ | +5.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 684.03 million FAO, current US$ | 563.69 million FAO, current US$ | 775.96 million FAO, current US$ | 9 |
| 1970s | 1.77 billion FAO, current US$ | 889.59 million FAO, current US$ | 2.88 billion FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.87 billion FAO, current US$ | 3.47 billion FAO, current US$ | 4.43 billion FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.79 billion FAO, current US$ | 4.72 billion FAO, current US$ | 7.11 billion FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 12.06 billion FAO, current US$ | 6.35 billion FAO, current US$ | 20.43 billion FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 20.68 billion FAO, current US$ | 20.68 billion FAO, current US$ | 20.68 billion FAO, current US$ | 1 |
Countries ranked near Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria
- 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
- 9 Tunisia 1.72 billion FAO, current US$ compare
More trade data for Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria
- Net long-term borrowing -317.19 million BoP, current US$ (2011)
- Pesticides imports 508.37 million FAO, current US$ (2011)
- Total agricultural exports 22.24 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Total agricultural imports 25.21 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports quantity 21.82 million FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Cereal imports 7.21 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports quantity 1.75 million FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Cereal exports 498.17 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Merchandise exports, WB 233.04 billion current US$ (2011)
- Other long-term inflows, net 1.68 billion BoP, current US$ (2011)
All data for Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria →
Frequently asked questions
- What is food imports excluding fish in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria?
- Food imports excluding fish in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria was 20.68 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 Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 20.68 billion FAO, current US$ in 2010.
- What is the lowest food imports excluding fish recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 563.69 million FAO, current US$ in 1961.
- How does Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria rank for food imports excluding fish?
- Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria ranks 6th out of 6 groups with data for 2010.
- Is food imports excluding fish rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 225.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria 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.