Import volume index, primary goods in South Africa
South Africa: Import volume index, primary goods was 111.9 in 2004. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2004)
111.9
Change on year
down 66.1%
World rank
9th
of 24 countries
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
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 countries 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.
Import volume index, primary goods in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 61.85 | — |
| 1966 | 58.94 | -4.7% |
| 1967 | 50.33 | -14.6% |
| 1968 | 67.51 | +34.1% |
| 1969 | 107.63 | +59.4% |
| 1970 | 73.88 | -31.4% |
| 1971 | 73.79 | -0.1% |
| 1972 | 80.71 | +9.4% |
| 1973 | 63.83 | -20.9% |
| 1974 | 79.46 | +24.5% |
| 1975 | 92.59 | +16.5% |
| 1976 | 117.41 | +26.8% |
| 1977 | 98.51 | -16.1% |
| 1978 | 82.42 | -16.3% |
| 1979 | 89.19 | +8.2% |
| 1980 | 56.93 | -36.2% |
| 1981 | 60.88 | +7.0% |
| 1982 | 45.88 | -24.6% |
| 1983 | 60.02 | +30.8% |
| 1984 | 53.6 | -10.7% |
| 1985 | 58.74 | +9.6% |
| 1986 | 51.87 | -11.7% |
| 1987 | 90.09 | +73.7% |
| 1988 | 74.1 | -17.8% |
| 1989 | 68.33 | -7.8% |
| 1990 | 96.42 | +41.1% |
| 1991 | 92.62 | -3.9% |
| 1992 | 92.21 | -0.4% |
| 1993 | 50.29 | -45.5% |
| 1994 | 44.72 | -11.1% |
| 1995 | 52.78 | +18.0% |
| 1996 | 42.45 | -19.6% |
| 1997 | 46.55 | +9.6% |
| 1998 | 58.95 | +26.6% |
| 1999 | 88.02 | +49.3% |
| 2000 | 100 | +13.6% |
| 2001 | 155.71 | +55.7% |
| 2002 | 189.96 | +22.0% |
| 2003 | 330.29 | +73.9% |
| 2004 | 111.9 | -66.1% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 111.9 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 96.78, 1.2× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 |
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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 countries 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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Primary goods imports volume index with 1987=100.