Intermediate goods imports, primary in Kenya
Kenya: Intermediate goods imports, primary was 396.71 million constant US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
396.71 million constant US$
Change on year
up 3.4%
World rank
8th
of 31 countries
All-time high
396.71 million constant US$
in 2011
All-time low
56.06 million constant US$
in 1993
Years of data
28
1984–2011
Intermediate goods imports, primary in Kenya, 1984–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
In 2011, intermediate goods imports, primary in Kenya stood at 396.71 million constant US$. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.4% on the previous year and up 290.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, intermediate goods imports, primary in Kenya peaked at 396.71 million constant US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 56.06 million constant US$, in 1993.
That places Kenya 8th out of 31 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Intermediate goods imports, primary in Kenya, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 293.49 million constant US$ | — |
| 1985 | 194.69 million constant US$ | -33.7% |
| 1986 | 176.84 million constant US$ | -9.2% |
| 1987 | 177.32 million constant US$ | +0.3% |
| 1988 | 201.73 million constant US$ | +13.8% |
| 1989 | 173.45 million constant US$ | -14.0% |
| 1990 | 143.00 million constant US$ | -17.6% |
| 1991 | 115.85 million constant US$ | -19.0% |
| 1992 | 127.45 million constant US$ | +10.0% |
| 1993 | 56.06 million constant US$ | -56.0% |
| 1994 | 73.24 million constant US$ | +30.6% |
| 1995 | 113.25 million constant US$ | +54.6% |
| 1996 | 77.57 million constant US$ | -31.5% |
| 1997 | 95.82 million constant US$ | +23.5% |
| 1998 | 120.82 million constant US$ | +26.1% |
| 1999 | 99.91 million constant US$ | -17.3% |
| 2000 | 84.67 million constant US$ | -15.2% |
| 2001 | 101.60 million constant US$ | +20.0% |
| 2002 | 66.57 million constant US$ | -34.5% |
| 2003 | 109.99 million constant US$ | +65.2% |
| 2004 | 139.76 million constant US$ | +27.1% |
| 2005 | 148.00 million constant US$ | +5.9% |
| 2006 | 208.90 million constant US$ | +41.1% |
| 2007 | 301.00 million constant US$ | +44.1% |
| 2008 | 327.30 million constant US$ | +8.7% |
| 2009 | 372.00 million constant US$ | +13.7% |
| 2010 | 383.50 million constant US$ | +3.1% |
| 2011 | 396.71 million constant US$ | +3.4% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 396.71 million constant US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 9.17 million constant US$, 43.3× the median. (28 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 396.71 million constant US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 9.17 million constant US$, 43.3× the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 202.92 million constant US$ | 173.45 million constant US$ | 293.49 million constant US$ | 6 |
| 1990s | 102.29 million constant US$ | 56.06 million constant US$ | 143.00 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 185.98 million constant US$ | 66.57 million constant US$ | 372.00 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 390.10 million constant US$ | 383.50 million constant US$ | 396.71 million constant US$ | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is intermediate goods imports, primary in Kenya?
- Intermediate goods imports, primary in Kenya was 396.71 million constant US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest intermediate goods imports, primary recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 396.71 million constant US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest intermediate goods imports, primary recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 56.06 million constant US$ in 1993.
- How does Kenya rank for intermediate goods imports, primary?
- Kenya ranks 8th out of 31 countries with data for 2011.
- Is intermediate goods imports, primary rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 290.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Intermediate goods imports, primary (constant US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Primary goods imports, cif (includes freight and insurance costs) in 1987 constant US dollars.