Import volume index, other consumer goods in Africa
Africa: Import volume index, other consumer goods was 214.8 in 2008. ▲ Rising
Import volume index, other consumer goods in Africa, 1965–2008
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
The most recent figure for import volume index, other consumer goods in Africa is 214.8, measured in 2008. That is the highest value across all 44 years on record.
The figure is up 35.3% on the previous year and up 109.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, import volume index, other consumer goods in Africa peaked at 214.8 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 44.95, in 1968.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 44 years of available data.
Import volume index, other consumer goods in Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 61.21 | — |
| 1966 | 54.66 | -10.7% |
| 1967 | 50 | -8.5% |
| 1968 | 44.95 | -10.1% |
| 1969 | 69.86 | +55.4% |
| 1970 | 59.47 | -14.9% |
| 1971 | 61.17 | +2.9% |
| 1972 | 63.19 | +3.3% |
| 1973 | 61.67 | -2.4% |
| 1974 | 65.7 | +6.5% |
| 1975 | 76.03 | +15.7% |
| 1976 | 81.42 | +7.1% |
| 1977 | 74 | -9.1% |
| 1978 | 61.68 | -16.6% |
| 1979 | 67.3 | +9.1% |
| 1980 | 66.64 | -1.0% |
| 1981 | 76.8 | +15.2% |
| 1982 | 80.37 | +4.6% |
| 1983 | 71.81 | -10.6% |
| 1984 | 85.71 | +19.3% |
| 1985 | 73.4 | -14.4% |
| 1986 | 84.14 | +14.6% |
| 1987 | 100 | +18.9% |
| 1988 | 88.91 | -11.1% |
| 1989 | 86.81 | -2.4% |
| 1990 | 81.73 | -5.8% |
| 1991 | 104.97 | +28.4% |
| 1992 | 109.99 | +4.8% |
| 1993 | 104.38 | -5.1% |
| 1994 | 103.17 | -1.2% |
| 1995 | 100.41 | -2.7% |
| 1996 | 102.97 | +2.5% |
| 1997 | 111.36 | +8.2% |
| 1998 | 102.51 | -7.9% |
| 1999 | 107.83 | +5.2% |
| 2000 | 127.85 | +18.6% |
| 2001 | 108.37 | -15.2% |
| 2002 | 106.91 | -1.3% |
| 2003 | 114.43 | +7.0% |
| 2004 | 125.11 | +9.3% |
| 2005 | 140.04 | +11.9% |
| 2006 | 130.15 | -7.1% |
| 2007 | 158.77 | +22.0% |
| 2008 | 214.8 | +35.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 56.14 | 44.95 | 69.86 | 5 |
| 1970s | 67.16 | 59.47 | 81.42 | 10 |
| 1980s | 81.46 | 66.64 | 100 | 10 |
| 1990s | 102.93 | 81.73 | 111.36 | 10 |
| 2000s | 136.27 | 106.91 | 214.8 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Africa
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, other consumer goods in Africa?
- Import volume index, other consumer goods in Africa was 214.8 in 2008, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest import volume index, other consumer goods recorded in Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 214.8 in 2008.
- What is the lowest import volume index, other consumer goods recorded in Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 44.95 in 1968.
- How does Africa rank for import volume index, other consumer goods?
- Africa ranks 2nd out of 5 groups with data for 2008.
- Is import volume index, other consumer goods rising or falling in Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 109.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Africa data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Import volume index, other consumer goods. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Other consumer goods imports volume index with 1987=100.