Import volume index, primary goods in North Africa
North Africa: Import volume index, primary goods was 206.82 in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2008)
206.82
Change on year
down 3.0%
Rank
1st
of 5 groups
All-time high
213.14
in 2007
All-time low
28.26
in 1970
Years of data
39
1970–2008
Import volume index, primary goods in North Africa, 1970–2008
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
North Africa recorded 206.82 for import volume index, primary goods in 2008.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.0% on the previous year and up 89.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, import volume index, primary goods in North Africa peaked at 213.14 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 28.26, in 1970.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Import volume index, primary goods in North Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 28.26 | — |
| 1971 | 35.5 | +25.6% |
| 1972 | 33.63 | -5.3% |
| 1973 | 31.44 | -6.5% |
| 1974 | 49.12 | +56.2% |
| 1975 | 53.84 | +9.6% |
| 1976 | 38.95 | -27.7% |
| 1977 | 51.67 | +32.7% |
| 1978 | 44.38 | -14.1% |
| 1979 | 54.97 | +23.8% |
| 1980 | 57.31 | +4.3% |
| 1981 | 62.97 | +9.9% |
| 1982 | 75.59 | +20.0% |
| 1983 | 61.37 | -18.8% |
| 1984 | 99.87 | +62.7% |
| 1985 | 119.76 | +19.9% |
| 1986 | 115.55 | -3.5% |
| 1987 | 93.31 | -19.3% |
| 1988 | 105.09 | +12.6% |
| 1989 | 103.71 | -1.3% |
| 1990 | 99.78 | -3.8% |
| 1991 | 95.02 | -4.8% |
| 1992 | 104.18 | +9.6% |
| 1993 | 91.67 | -12.0% |
| 1994 | 107.93 | +17.7% |
| 1995 | 113.52 | +5.2% |
| 1996 | 102.62 | -9.6% |
| 1997 | 101.05 | -1.5% |
| 1998 | 109.29 | +8.2% |
| 1999 | 163.47 | +49.6% |
| 2000 | 165.31 | +1.1% |
| 2001 | 142.77 | -13.6% |
| 2002 | 164.18 | +15.0% |
| 2003 | 173.42 | +5.6% |
| 2004 | 172 | -0.8% |
| 2005 | 192.83 | +12.1% |
| 2006 | 208.89 | +8.3% |
| 2007 | 213.14 | +2.0% |
| 2008 | 206.82 | -3.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 42.17 | 28.26 | 54.97 | 10 |
| 1980s | 89.45 | 57.31 | 119.76 | 10 |
| 1990s | 108.85 | 91.67 | 163.47 | 10 |
| 2000s | 182.15 | 142.77 | 213.14 | 9 |
Countries ranked near North Africa
More trade data for North Africa
- Net long-term borrowing 758.90 million BoP, current US$ (2011)
- Pesticides imports 148.36 million FAO, current US$ (2011)
- Total agricultural imports 26.97 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Food imports excluding fish 22.64 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports 8.63 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Total agricultural exports 5.78 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports quantity 36.58 million FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Cereal exports quantity 495,830 FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Cereal exports 187.33 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Merchandise exports, WB 188.13 billion current US$ (2011)
Frequently asked questions
- What is import volume index, primary goods in North Africa?
- Import volume index, primary goods in North Africa was 206.82 in 2008, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest import volume index, primary goods recorded in North Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 213.14 in 2007.
- What is the lowest import volume index, primary goods recorded in North Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 28.26 in 1970.
- How does North Africa rank for import volume index, primary goods?
- North Africa ranks 1st out of 5 groups with data for 2008.
- Is import volume index, primary goods rising or falling in North Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 89.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North 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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About this data
Primary goods imports volume index with 1987=100.