Intermediate goods imports, manufactures (constant US$) (manufactures) in Africa
Africa: Intermediate goods imports, manufactures (constant US$) (manufactures) was 12.49 billion constant US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
12.49 billion constant US$
Change on year
down 0.9%
Rank
1st
of 6 groups
All-time high
52.46 billion constant US$
in 2003
All-time low
7.34 billion constant US$
in 1978
Years of data
47
1965–2011
Intermediate goods imports, manufactures in Africa, 1965–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
In 2011, intermediate goods imports, manufactures in Africa stood at 12.49 billion constant US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.9% on the previous year and down 53.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, intermediate goods imports, manufactures in Africa peaked at 52.46 billion constant US$ in 2003 and was at its lowest, 7.34 billion constant US$, in 1978.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Intermediate goods imports, manufactures (constant US$) (manufactures) in Africa, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 8.19 billion constant US$ | — |
| 1966 | 8.94 billion constant US$ | +9.1% |
| 1967 | 7.58 billion constant US$ | -15.2% |
| 1968 | 8.62 billion constant US$ | +13.7% |
| 1969 | 10.36 billion constant US$ | +20.2% |
| 1970 | 10.84 billion constant US$ | +4.7% |
| 1971 | 9.49 billion constant US$ | -12.5% |
| 1972 | 7.78 billion constant US$ | -18.0% |
| 1973 | 8.29 billion constant US$ | +6.5% |
| 1974 | 8.10 billion constant US$ | -2.3% |
| 1975 | 9.20 billion constant US$ | +13.7% |
| 1976 | 10.25 billion constant US$ | +11.3% |
| 1977 | 8.75 billion constant US$ | -14.6% |
| 1978 | 7.34 billion constant US$ | -16.2% |
| 1979 | 9.86 billion constant US$ | +34.3% |
| 1980 | 9.11 billion constant US$ | -7.5% |
| 1981 | 8.72 billion constant US$ | -4.3% |
| 1982 | 9.27 billion constant US$ | +6.3% |
| 1983 | 10.73 billion constant US$ | +15.8% |
| 1984 | 12.46 billion constant US$ | +16.1% |
| 1985 | 12.47 billion constant US$ | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 12.47 billion constant US$ | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 13.84 billion constant US$ | +11.0% |
| 1988 | 15.07 billion constant US$ | +8.8% |
| 1989 | 19.98 billion constant US$ | +32.6% |
| 1990 | 22.36 billion constant US$ | +11.9% |
| 1991 | 23.52 billion constant US$ | +5.2% |
| 1992 | 23.52 billion constant US$ | -0.0% |
| 1993 | 14.98 billion constant US$ | -36.3% |
| 1994 | 15.20 billion constant US$ | +1.5% |
| 1995 | 17.02 billion constant US$ | +12.0% |
| 1996 | 16.64 billion constant US$ | -2.2% |
| 1997 | 20.13 billion constant US$ | +20.9% |
| 1998 | 20.05 billion constant US$ | -0.4% |
| 1999 | 22.65 billion constant US$ | +13.0% |
| 2000 | 24.39 billion constant US$ | +7.7% |
| 2001 | 26.71 billion constant US$ | +9.5% |
| 2002 | 30.42 billion constant US$ | +13.9% |
| 2003 | 52.46 billion constant US$ | +72.5% |
| 2004 | 36.90 billion constant US$ | -29.7% |
| 2005 | 10.44 billion constant US$ | -71.7% |
| 2006 | 10.56 billion constant US$ | +1.1% |
| 2007 | 12.43 billion constant US$ | +17.7% |
| 2008 | 12.58 billion constant US$ | +1.2% |
| 2009 | 12.82 billion constant US$ | +1.9% |
| 2010 | 12.60 billion constant US$ | -1.7% |
| 2011 | 12.49 billion constant US$ | -0.9% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Intermediate goods imports, manufactures (constant US$) (manufactures) in Africa changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | -71.7% | 36.90 billion constant US$ | 10.44 billion constant US$ |
| 2003 | +72.5% | 30.42 billion constant US$ | 52.46 billion constant US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8.74 billion constant US$ | 7.58 billion constant US$ | 10.36 billion constant US$ | 5 |
| 1970s | 8.99 billion constant US$ | 7.34 billion constant US$ | 10.84 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 12.41 billion constant US$ | 8.72 billion constant US$ | 19.98 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 19.61 billion constant US$ | 14.98 billion constant US$ | 23.52 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 22.97 billion constant US$ | 10.44 billion constant US$ | 52.46 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 12.55 billion constant US$ | 12.49 billion constant US$ | 12.60 billion constant US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Africa
More trade data for Africa
- Milking, dairy machinery (trade) — Import Value 64,599 1000 USD (2007)
- Milking, dairy machinery (trade) — Export Value 2,418 1000 USD (2007)
- Ploughs (e.g. reversible and non-reversible ploughs) — Import Value 12,951 1000 USD (2007)
- Pedestrian controlled tractors (single axle tractors) — Import Value 20,251 1000 USD (2007)
- Net long-term borrowing 496.17 million BoP, current US$ (2011)
- Pesticides imports 992.27 million FAO, current US$ (2011)
- Manure spreaders and Fertiliser distributors — Import Value 8,033 1000 USD (2007)
- Food imports excluding fish 51.61 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Total agricultural imports 62.76 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports 18.44 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
Frequently asked questions
- What is intermediate goods imports, manufactures in Africa?
- Intermediate goods imports, manufactures in Africa was 12.49 billion constant US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest intermediate goods imports, manufactures recorded in Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 52.46 billion constant US$ in 2003.
- What is the lowest intermediate goods imports, manufactures recorded in Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.34 billion constant US$ in 1978.
- How does Africa rank for intermediate goods imports, manufactures?
- Africa ranks 1st out of 6 groups with data for 2011.
- Is intermediate goods imports, manufactures rising or falling in Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 53.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Intermediate goods imports, manufactures (constant US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of manufactures (SITC 5 through 9 excluding 68) in 1987 constant US dollars.