Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Southern African Customs Union (SACU)
Southern African Customs Union (SACU): Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) was 32.85 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Southern African Customs Union (SACU), 2000–2027
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Southern African Customs Union (SACU) recorded 32.85 for imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in 2027.
The figure is up 1.2% on the previous year and up 17.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Southern African Customs Union (SACU) peaked at 35.57 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 23.94, in 2003.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 28 years of available data.
Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Southern African Customs Union (SACU), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 24.13 | — |
| 2001 | 25.09 | +4.0% |
| 2002 | 27.23 | +8.5% |
| 2003 | 23.94 | -12.1% |
| 2004 | 24.8 | +3.6% |
| 2005 | 25.36 | +2.2% |
| 2006 | 28.89 | +13.9% |
| 2007 | 30.74 | +6.4% |
| 2008 | 35.57 | +15.7% |
| 2009 | 27.11 | -23.8% |
| 2010 | 26.89 | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 28.93 | +7.6% |
| 2012 | 30.75 | +6.3% |
| 2013 | 32.8 | +6.7% |
| 2014 | 32.96 | +0.5% |
| 2015 | 31.61 | -4.1% |
| 2016 | 29.98 | -5.1% |
| 2017 | 27.97 | -6.7% |
| 2018 | 28.76 | +2.8% |
| 2019 | 28.58 | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 25.54 | -10.6% |
| 2021 | 27.28 | +6.8% |
| 2022 | 33.24 | +21.8% |
| 2023 | 34.24 | +3.0% |
| 2024 | 32.15 | -6.1% |
| 2025 | 31.78 | -1.1% |
| 2026 | 32.47 | +2.2% |
| 2027 | 32.85 | +1.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 27.29 | 23.94 | 35.57 | 10 |
| 2010s | 29.92 | 26.89 | 32.96 | 10 |
| 2020s | 31.19 | 25.54 | 34.24 | 8 |
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More trade data for Southern African Customs Union (SACU)
- Exports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), gaps 663.62 million (1999)
- Total trade in low carbon technology products, US dollar (World) 1.54 billion (1999)
- Trade balance in low carbon technology products, US dollar (World) -210.07 million (1999)
- Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), gaps 873.69 million (1999)
- Exports of low carbon technology products, US dollar 663.62 million (1999)
- Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar 873.69 million (1999)
- Trade balance in low carbon technology products, US dollar -210.07 million (1999)
- Total trade in low carbon technology products, US dollar 1.54 billion (1999)
- Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), annual -14.5 % change on previous year (1999)
- Total trade in low carbon technology products, US dollar (World) -0.7694 % change on previous year (1999)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Southern African Customs Union (SACU)?
- Imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Southern African Customs Union (SACU) was 32.85 in 2027, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in Southern African Customs Union (SACU)?
- The highest recorded value was 35.57 in 2008.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in Southern African Customs Union (SACU)?
- The lowest recorded value was 23.94 in 2003.
- How does Southern African Customs Union (SACU) rank for imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments)?
- Southern African Customs Union (SACU) ranks 1st out of 19 groups with data for 2027.
- Is imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) rising or falling in Southern African Customs Union (SACU)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Southern African Customs Union (SACU) data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6)). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Economic Outlook (REO) provides information on recent economic developments and prospects for countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Data for the REO for sub-Saharan Africa are prepared in conjunction with the semi-annual World Economic Outlook (WEO) exercises, spring and fall.