Import volume index, manufactures in South Africa

South Africa: Import volume index, manufactures was 110.35 in 2004. ▲ Rising

Latest (2004)
110.35
Change on year
down 26.6%
World rank
12th
of 27 countries
All-time high
150.33
in 2003
All-time low
41.71
in 1978
Years of data
40
1965–2004

Import volume index, manufactures in South Africa, 1965–2004

50751001251501965198420041965: 53.91966: 58.81967: 49.91968: 56.71969: 68.31970: 67.81971: 59.21972: 47.11973: 49.71974: 47.31975: 54.41976: 60.91977: 50.21978: 41.71979: 52.91980: 45.21981: 44.61982: 48.41983: 59.71984: 611985: 56.21986: 53.21987: 57.71988: 64.91989: 75.81990: 90.11991: 99.51992: 103.71993: 51.51994: 49.91995: 52.41996: 49.41997: 53.11998: 68.71999: 87.62000: 1002001: 115.12002: 136.72003: 150.32004: 110.3

Source: World Bank country economists.

Analysis

South Africa recorded 110.35 for import volume index, manufactures in 2004.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 26.6% on the previous year and up 121.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, import volume index, manufactures in South Africa peaked at 150.33 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 41.71, in 1978.

That places South Africa 12th out of 27 countries with data for 2004, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 40 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 57.5 49.86 68.3 5
1970s 53.11 41.71 67.83 10
1980s 56.67 44.56 75.81 10
1990s 70.59 49.37 103.73 10
2000s 122.48 100 150.33 5

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 9 Cameroon 156.91 compare
  2. 10 Zimbabwe 149.3 compare
  3. 11 Guinea 141.17 compare
  4. 13 Malawi 108.98 compare
  5. 14 Mauritius 107 compare
  6. 15 Congo 104.41 compare

See the full ranking of 32 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is import volume index, manufactures in South Africa?
Import volume index, manufactures in South Africa was 110.35 in 2004, according to World Bank country economists.
What is the highest import volume index, manufactures recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 150.33 in 2003.
What is the lowest import volume index, manufactures recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 41.71 in 1978.
How does South Africa rank for import volume index, manufactures?
South Africa ranks 12th out of 27 countries with data for 2004.
Is import volume index, manufactures rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 121.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this South 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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Indicator
Import volume index, manufactures
Source
World Bank country economists
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
32 places, 873 data points, 1965–2011
Last refreshed

Manufacture goods imports volume index with 1987=100.