Import volume index, manufactures in Africa
Africa: Import volume index, manufactures was 174.29 in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Import volume index, manufactures in Africa, 1965–2008
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
The most recent figure for import volume index, manufactures in Africa is 174.29, measured in 2008. That is the highest value across all 44 years on record.
The figure is up 46.5% on the previous year and up 74.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, import volume index, manufactures in Africa peaked at 174.29 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0.1, in 1966.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Import volume index, manufactures in Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 53.87 | — |
| 1966 | 0.1 | -99.8% |
| 1967 | 0.1 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 0.1 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 0.1 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 31.03 | +30925.7% |
| 1971 | 27.03 | -12.9% |
| 1972 | 32.58 | +20.5% |
| 1973 | 39.15 | +20.2% |
| 1974 | 50.58 | +29.2% |
| 1975 | 59.7 | +18.0% |
| 1976 | 57.41 | -3.8% |
| 1977 | 50.71 | -11.7% |
| 1978 | 51.46 | +1.5% |
| 1979 | 58.54 | +13.8% |
| 1980 | 64.85 | +10.8% |
| 1981 | 68.69 | +5.9% |
| 1982 | 68.48 | -0.3% |
| 1983 | 43.62 | -36.3% |
| 1984 | 76.07 | +74.4% |
| 1985 | 92.97 | +22.2% |
| 1986 | 88.21 | -5.1% |
| 1987 | 100 | +13.4% |
| 1988 | 92.98 | -7.0% |
| 1989 | 92.44 | -0.6% |
| 1990 | 97.51 | +5.5% |
| 1991 | 97.67 | +0.2% |
| 1992 | 89.84 | -8.0% |
| 1993 | 87.82 | -2.3% |
| 1994 | 82.36 | -6.2% |
| 1995 | 90.11 | +9.4% |
| 1996 | 89.88 | -0.3% |
| 1997 | 103.83 | +15.5% |
| 1998 | 100 | -3.7% |
| 1999 | 101.77 | +1.8% |
| 2000 | 100 | -1.7% |
| 2001 | 106.75 | +6.8% |
| 2002 | 114.15 | +6.9% |
| 2003 | 126.09 | +10.5% |
| 2004 | 132.39 | +5.0% |
| 2005 | 140.49 | +6.1% |
| 2006 | 148.03 | +5.4% |
| 2007 | 118.95 | -19.6% |
| 2008 | 174.29 | +46.5% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Import volume index, manufactures in 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | +30925.7% | 0.1 | 31.03 |
| 1966 | -99.8% | 53.87 | 0.1 |
| 1984 | +74.4% | 43.62 | 76.07 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 10.85 | 0.1 | 53.87 | 5 |
| 1970s | 45.82 | 27.03 | 59.7 | 10 |
| 1980s | 78.83 | 43.62 | 100 | 10 |
| 1990s | 94.08 | 82.36 | 103.83 | 10 |
| 2000s | 129.02 | 100 | 174.29 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Africa
- 1 Mauritania 99.23 million compare
- 2 Ghana 699.84 compare
- 3 Senegal 565.77 compare
- 4 Mozambique 390.75 compare
- 5 Morocco 332.23 compare
More trade data for Africa
- Milking, dairy machinery (trade) — Import Value 64,599 1000 USD (2007)
- Milking, dairy machinery (trade) — Export Value 2,418 1000 USD (2007)
- Ploughs (e.g. reversible and non-reversible ploughs) — Import Value 12,951 1000 USD (2007)
- Pedestrian controlled tractors (single axle tractors) — Import Value 20,251 1000 USD (2007)
- Net long-term borrowing 496.17 million BoP, current US$ (2011)
- Pesticides imports 992.27 million FAO, current US$ (2011)
- Manure spreaders and Fertiliser distributors — Import Value 8,033 1000 USD (2007)
- Food imports excluding fish 51.61 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Total agricultural imports 62.76 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports 18.44 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
Frequently asked questions
- What is import volume index, manufactures in Africa?
- Import volume index, manufactures in Africa was 174.29 in 2008, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest import volume index, manufactures recorded in Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 174.29 in 2008.
- What is the lowest import volume index, manufactures recorded in Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1 in 1966.
- How does Africa rank for import volume index, manufactures?
- Africa ranks 2nd out of 5 groups with data for 2008.
- Is import volume index, manufactures rising or falling in Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 74.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Import volume index, manufactures. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Manufacture goods imports volume index with 1987=100.