Import volume index, primary goods in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa: Import volume index, primary goods was 100.79 in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2008)
100.79
Change on year
down 0.3%
Rank
4th
of 5 groups
All-time high
118.07
in 2004
All-time low
0
in 1965
Years of data
44
1965–2008
Import volume index, primary goods in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa, 1965–2008
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
In 2008, import volume index, primary goods in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa stood at 100.79.
The figure is down 0.3% on the previous year and up 18.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, import volume index, primary goods in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa peaked at 118.07 in 2004 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 Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 0 | — |
| 1966 | 0 | — |
| 1967 | 0 | — |
| 1968 | 0 | — |
| 1969 | 0 | — |
| 1970 | 0 | — |
| 1971 | 0 | — |
| 1972 | 0 | — |
| 1973 | 0 | — |
| 1974 | 0 | — |
| 1975 | 50.29 | — |
| 1976 | 54.31 | +8.0% |
| 1977 | 27.17 | -50.0% |
| 1978 | 39.02 | +43.6% |
| 1979 | 35.67 | -8.6% |
| 1980 | 20.9 | -41.4% |
| 1981 | 21.38 | +2.3% |
| 1982 | 34.87 | +63.1% |
| 1983 | 60.06 | +72.2% |
| 1984 | 70.12 | +16.8% |
| 1985 | 71.89 | +2.5% |
| 1986 | 80.78 | +12.4% |
| 1987 | 100 | +23.8% |
| 1988 | 87.88 | -12.1% |
| 1989 | 51.16 | -41.8% |
| 1990 | 82.24 | +60.8% |
| 1991 | 50.64 | -38.4% |
| 1992 | 60.32 | +19.1% |
| 1993 | 50.54 | -16.2% |
| 1994 | 55.72 | +10.3% |
| 1995 | 71.16 | +27.7% |
| 1996 | 76.34 | +7.3% |
| 1997 | 85.64 | +12.2% |
| 1998 | 85.2 | -0.5% |
| 1999 | 90.19 | +5.9% |
| 2000 | 82.92 | -8.1% |
| 2001 | 104.44 | +26.0% |
| 2002 | 69.88 | -33.1% |
| 2003 | 102.6 | +46.8% |
| 2004 | 118.07 | +15.1% |
| 2005 | 113.53 | -3.8% |
| 2006 | 106.53 | -6.2% |
| 2007 | 101.12 | -5.1% |
| 2008 | 100.79 | -0.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 1970s | 20.65 | 0 | 54.31 | 10 |
| 1980s | 59.9 | 20.9 | 100 | 10 |
| 1990s | 70.8 | 50.54 | 90.19 | 10 |
| 2000s | 99.99 | 69.88 | 118.07 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa
More trade data for Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa
- Net long-term borrowing -317.19 million BoP, current US$ (2011)
- Pesticides imports 508.37 million FAO, current US$ (2011)
- Cereal imports 9.08 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Total agricultural exports 23.40 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports quantity 27.69 million FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Food imports excluding fish 25.82 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Total agricultural imports 30.85 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports quantity 1.75 million FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Cereal exports 498.27 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Merchandise exports, WB 325.28 billion current US$ (2011)
Frequently asked questions
- What is import volume index, primary goods in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa?
- Import volume index, primary goods in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa was 100.79 in 2008, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest import volume index, primary goods recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 118.07 in 2004.
- What is the lowest import volume index, primary goods recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1965.
- How does Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa rank for import volume index, primary goods?
- Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa ranks 4th out of 5 groups with data for 2008.
- Is import volume index, primary goods rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sub-Saharan Africa excluding 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.