Import volume index, intermediate goods in North Africa
North Africa: Import volume index, intermediate goods was 260.59 in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Import volume index, intermediate goods in North Africa, 1970–2008
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
The most recent figure for import volume index, intermediate goods in North Africa is 260.59, measured in 2008. That is the highest value across all 39 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.0% on the previous year and up 103.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, import volume index, intermediate goods in North Africa peaked at 260.59 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 29.78, in 1971.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Import volume index, intermediate goods in North Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 30.13 | — |
| 1971 | 29.78 | -1.2% |
| 1972 | 32.92 | +10.6% |
| 1973 | 36.65 | +11.3% |
| 1974 | 50.11 | +36.7% |
| 1975 | 52.3 | +4.4% |
| 1976 | 50.24 | -3.9% |
| 1977 | 58.51 | +16.5% |
| 1978 | 50.33 | -14.0% |
| 1979 | 57.38 | +14.0% |
| 1980 | 57.09 | -0.5% |
| 1981 | 52.49 | -8.1% |
| 1982 | 59.28 | +12.9% |
| 1983 | 50.68 | -14.5% |
| 1984 | 107.22 | +111.6% |
| 1985 | 92.81 | -13.4% |
| 1986 | 100.13 | +7.9% |
| 1987 | 84.5 | -15.6% |
| 1988 | 82.59 | -2.3% |
| 1989 | 109.44 | +32.5% |
| 1990 | 108.05 | -1.3% |
| 1991 | 112.02 | +3.7% |
| 1992 | 105.05 | -6.2% |
| 1993 | 98.62 | -6.1% |
| 1994 | 101.84 | +3.3% |
| 1995 | 114.42 | +12.4% |
| 1996 | 121.53 | +6.2% |
| 1997 | 123.23 | +1.4% |
| 1998 | 128.29 | +4.1% |
| 1999 | 140 | +9.1% |
| 2000 | 130.38 | -6.9% |
| 2001 | 135.7 | +4.1% |
| 2002 | 149.8 | +10.4% |
| 2003 | 163.01 | +8.8% |
| 2004 | 168.3 | +3.2% |
| 2005 | 186.05 | +10.5% |
| 2006 | 205.69 | +10.6% |
| 2007 | 258.12 | +25.5% |
| 2008 | 260.59 | +1.0% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Import volume index, intermediate goods in North Africa changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | +111.6% | 50.68 | 107.22 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 44.83 | 29.78 | 58.51 | 10 |
| 1980s | 79.62 | 50.68 | 109.44 | 10 |
| 1990s | 115.31 | 98.62 | 140 | 10 |
| 2000s | 184.18 | 130.38 | 260.59 | 9 |
Countries ranked near North Africa
- 1 Mauritania 99.23 million compare
- 2 Sudan 1,410 compare
- 3 Mozambique 663.82 compare
- 4 Senegal 565.77 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)
- Food imports excluding fish 22.64 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is import volume index, intermediate goods in North Africa?
- Import volume index, intermediate goods in North Africa was 260.59 in 2008, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest import volume index, intermediate goods recorded in North Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 260.59 in 2008.
- What is the lowest import volume index, intermediate goods recorded in North Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 29.78 in 1971.
- How does North Africa rank for import volume index, intermediate goods?
- North Africa ranks 1st out of 5 groups with data for 2008.
- Is import volume index, intermediate goods rising or falling in North Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 103.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Africa data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Import volume index, intermediate goods. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Intermediate goods imports volume index with 1987=100.