Import volume index, primary goods in South Africa

South Africa: Import volume index, primary goods was 111.9 in 2004. β—† Volatile

Latest (2004)
111.9
Change on year
down 66.1%
Rank
9th
of 24 groups
All-time high
330.29
in 2003
All-time low
42.45
in 1996
Years of data
40
1965–2004

Import volume index, primary goods in South Africa, 1965–2004

01002003001965198420041965: 61.91966: 58.91967: 50.31968: 67.51969: 107.61970: 73.91971: 73.81972: 80.71973: 63.81974: 79.51975: 92.61976: 117.41977: 98.51978: 82.41979: 89.21980: 56.91981: 60.91982: 45.91983: 601984: 53.61985: 58.71986: 51.91987: 90.11988: 74.11989: 68.31990: 96.41991: 92.61992: 92.21993: 50.31994: 44.71995: 52.81996: 42.51997: 46.51998: 58.91999: 882000: 1002001: 155.72002: 1902003: 330.32004: 111.9

Source: World Bank country economists.

Analysis

In 2004, import volume index, primary goods in South Africa stood at 111.9.

The figure is down 66.1% on the previous year and up 150.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, import volume index, primary goods in South Africa peaked at 330.29 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 42.45, in 1996.

South Africa ranks 9th of 24 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 69.25 50.33 107.63 5
1970s 85.18 63.83 117.41 10
1980s 62.05 45.88 90.09 10
1990s 66.5 42.45 96.42 10
2000s 177.57 100 330.29 5

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 6 Morocco 219.69 compare
  2. 7 Zimbabwe 174.44 compare
  3. 8 Eswatini 150.1 compare
  4. 10 Mauritius 110.34 compare
  5. 11 Malawi 108.98 compare
  6. 12 Angola 100 compare

See the full ranking of 29 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is import volume index, primary goods in South Africa?
Import volume index, primary goods in South Africa was 111.9 in 2004, according to World Bank country economists.
What is the highest import volume index, primary goods recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 330.29 in 2003.
What is the lowest import volume index, primary goods recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 42.45 in 1996.
How does South Africa rank for import volume index, primary goods?
South Africa ranks 9th out of 24 groups with data for 2004.
Is import volume index, primary goods rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 150.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South 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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Indicator
Import volume index, primary goods
Source
World Bank country economists
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
29 places, 778 data points, 1965–2011
Last refreshed

Primary goods imports volume index with 1987=100.