Intermediate goods imports, primary in Malawi
Malawi: Intermediate goods imports, primary was 134.36 million constant US$ in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2009)
134.36 million constant US$
Change on year
up 9.0%
World rank
13th
of 31 countries
All-time high
142.44 million constant US$
in 1989
All-time low
0 constant US$
in 1985
Years of data
25
1985–2009
Intermediate goods imports, primary in Malawi, 1985–2009
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
Malawi recorded 134.36 million constant US$ for intermediate goods imports, primary in 2009.
That represents a change of up 9.0% on the previous year and up 153.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, intermediate goods imports, primary in Malawi peaked at 142.44 million constant US$ in 1989 and was at its lowest, 0 constant US$, in 1985.
That places Malawi 13th out of 31 countries with data for 2009, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Intermediate goods imports, primary in Malawi, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1986 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1987 | 110.11 million constant US$ | — |
| 1988 | 135.90 million constant US$ | +23.4% |
| 1989 | 142.44 million constant US$ | +4.8% |
| 1990 | 48.96 million constant US$ | -65.6% |
| 1991 | 60.09 million constant US$ | +22.7% |
| 1992 | 66.68 million constant US$ | +11.0% |
| 1993 | 58.89 million constant US$ | -11.7% |
| 1994 | 48.53 million constant US$ | -17.6% |
| 1995 | 39.63 million constant US$ | -18.3% |
| 1996 | 53.49 million constant US$ | +35.0% |
| 1997 | 68.90 million constant US$ | +28.8% |
| 1998 | 52.26 million constant US$ | -24.2% |
| 1999 | 52.98 million constant US$ | +1.4% |
| 2000 | 43.70 million constant US$ | -17.5% |
| 2001 | 45.88 million constant US$ | +5.0% |
| 2002 | 69.66 million constant US$ | +51.8% |
| 2003 | 70.59 million constant US$ | +1.3% |
| 2004 | 85.13 million constant US$ | +20.6% |
| 2005 | 115.28 million constant US$ | +35.4% |
| 2006 | 120.98 million constant US$ | +4.9% |
| 2007 | 122.33 million constant US$ | +1.1% |
| 2008 | 123.29 million constant US$ | +0.8% |
| 2009 | 134.36 million constant US$ | +9.0% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 134.36 million constant US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 9.17 million constant US$, 14.7× the median. (28 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 134.36 million constant US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 2.17 million constant US$, 62.0× the median. (9 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 77.69 million constant US$ | 0 constant US$ | 142.44 million constant US$ | 5 |
| 1990s | 55.04 million constant US$ | 39.63 million constant US$ | 68.90 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 93.12 million constant US$ | 43.70 million constant US$ | 134.36 million constant US$ | 10 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is intermediate goods imports, primary in Malawi?
- Intermediate goods imports, primary in Malawi was 134.36 million constant US$ in 2009, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest intermediate goods imports, primary recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 142.44 million constant US$ in 1989.
- What is the lowest intermediate goods imports, primary recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 constant US$ in 1985.
- How does Malawi rank for intermediate goods imports, primary?
- Malawi ranks 13th out of 31 countries with data for 2009.
- Is intermediate goods imports, primary rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 153.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malawi 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.