Import volume index, primary goods in South Africa
South Africa: Import volume index, primary goods was 111.9 in 2004. β Volatile
Import volume index, primary goods in South Africa, 1965β2004
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
| 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 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More trade data for South Africa
- Milking, dairy machinery (trade) β Import Value 14,082 1000 USD (2007)
- Milking, dairy machinery (trade) β Export Value 2,133 1000 USD (2007)
- Ploughs (e.g. reversible and non-reversible ploughs) β Import Value 811 1000 USD (2007)
- Pedestrian controlled tractors (single axle tractors) β Import Value 342 1000 USD (2007)
- Net long-term borrowing 54.46 million BoP, current US$ (2011)
- Pesticides imports 335.54 million FAO, current US$ (2011)
- Manure spreaders and Fertiliser distributors β Import Value 3,337 1000 USD (2007)
- Lead time to export, median case 3 days (2016)
- Food imports excluding fish 3.15 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Total agricultural imports 4.94 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
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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About this data
Primary goods imports volume index with 1987=100.