Import volume index, primary goods in Africa
Africa: Import volume index, primary goods was 117.84 in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2008)
117.84
Change on year
down 13.7%
Rank
2nd
of 5 groups
All-time high
136.5
in 2007
All-time low
0
in 1965
Years of data
44
1965–2008
Import volume index, primary goods in Africa, 1965–2008
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
In 2008, import volume index, primary goods in Africa stood at 117.84.
That represents a change of down 13.7% on the previous year and up 32.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, import volume index, primary goods in Africa peaked at 136.5 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1965.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Import volume index, primary goods in Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 0 | — |
| 1966 | 0 | — |
| 1967 | 0 | — |
| 1968 | 0 | — |
| 1969 | 0 | — |
| 1970 | 28.26 | — |
| 1971 | 35.5 | +25.6% |
| 1972 | 33.63 | -5.3% |
| 1973 | 31.44 | -6.5% |
| 1974 | 49.12 | +56.2% |
| 1975 | 63.86 | +30.0% |
| 1976 | 56.37 | -11.7% |
| 1977 | 53 | -6.0% |
| 1978 | 54.11 | +2.1% |
| 1979 | 54.97 | +1.6% |
| 1980 | 49.56 | -9.8% |
| 1981 | 52.87 | +6.7% |
| 1982 | 72.67 | +37.4% |
| 1983 | 61.37 | -15.5% |
| 1984 | 70.36 | +14.6% |
| 1985 | 75.57 | +7.4% |
| 1986 | 86.4 | +14.3% |
| 1987 | 100 | +15.7% |
| 1988 | 89.07 | -10.9% |
| 1989 | 55.7 | -37.5% |
| 1990 | 90.66 | +62.7% |
| 1991 | 59.06 | -34.9% |
| 1992 | 83.18 | +40.8% |
| 1993 | 55.17 | -33.7% |
| 1994 | 68.33 | +23.9% |
| 1995 | 87.53 | +28.1% |
| 1996 | 80.08 | -8.5% |
| 1997 | 87.59 | +9.4% |
| 1998 | 89.04 | +1.7% |
| 1999 | 90.19 | +1.3% |
| 2000 | 90.06 | -0.1% |
| 2001 | 104.99 | +16.6% |
| 2002 | 97.89 | -6.8% |
| 2003 | 106.06 | +8.4% |
| 2004 | 123.45 | +16.4% |
| 2005 | 135.42 | +9.7% |
| 2006 | 127.73 | -5.7% |
| 2007 | 136.5 | +6.9% |
| 2008 | 117.84 | -13.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 1970s | 46.02 | 28.26 | 63.86 | 10 |
| 1980s | 71.36 | 49.56 | 100 | 10 |
| 1990s | 79.08 | 55.17 | 90.66 | 10 |
| 2000s | 115.55 | 90.06 | 136.5 | 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, primary goods in Africa?
- Import volume index, primary goods in Africa was 117.84 in 2008, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest import volume index, primary goods recorded in Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 136.5 in 2007.
- What is the lowest import volume index, primary goods recorded in Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1965.
- How does Africa rank for import volume index, primary goods?
- Africa ranks 2nd out of 5 groups with data for 2008.
- Is import volume index, primary goods rising or falling in Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.3%. 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, primary goods. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Primary goods imports volume index with 1987=100.