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
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.
Import volume index, manufactures in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 53.89 | — |
| 1966 | 58.77 | +9.1% |
| 1967 | 49.86 | -15.2% |
| 1968 | 56.69 | +13.7% |
| 1969 | 68.3 | +20.5% |
| 1970 | 67.83 | -0.7% |
| 1971 | 59.15 | -12.8% |
| 1972 | 47.08 | -20.4% |
| 1973 | 49.73 | +5.6% |
| 1974 | 47.26 | -5.0% |
| 1975 | 54.43 | +15.2% |
| 1976 | 60.87 | +11.8% |
| 1977 | 50.18 | -17.6% |
| 1978 | 41.71 | -16.9% |
| 1979 | 52.86 | +26.7% |
| 1980 | 45.18 | -14.5% |
| 1981 | 44.56 | -1.4% |
| 1982 | 48.44 | +8.7% |
| 1983 | 59.66 | +23.2% |
| 1984 | 61.03 | +2.3% |
| 1985 | 56.23 | -7.9% |
| 1986 | 53.22 | -5.4% |
| 1987 | 57.66 | +8.3% |
| 1988 | 64.87 | +12.5% |
| 1989 | 75.81 | +16.9% |
| 1990 | 90.11 | +18.9% |
| 1991 | 99.5 | +10.4% |
| 1992 | 103.73 | +4.2% |
| 1993 | 51.45 | -50.4% |
| 1994 | 49.93 | -3.0% |
| 1995 | 52.38 | +4.9% |
| 1996 | 49.37 | -5.7% |
| 1997 | 53.12 | +7.6% |
| 1998 | 68.69 | +29.3% |
| 1999 | 87.59 | +27.5% |
| 2000 | 100 | +14.2% |
| 2001 | 115.06 | +15.1% |
| 2002 | 136.66 | +18.8% |
| 2003 | 150.33 | +10.0% |
| 2004 | 110.35 | -26.6% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 110.35 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 107, 1.0× the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 |
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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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Manufacture goods imports volume index with 1987=100.