Intermediate goods imports, primary (constant US$) (primary constant) in South Africa
South Africa: Intermediate goods imports, primary (constant US$) (primary constant) was 3.16 billion constant US$ in 2004. ◆ Volatile
Intermediate goods imports, primary in South Africa, 1965–2004
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 3.16 billion constant US$ for intermediate goods imports, primary in 2004.
The figure is down 86.2% on the previous year and up 377.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, intermediate goods imports, primary in South Africa peaked at 22.93 billion constant US$ in 2003 and was at its lowest, 602.11 million constant US$, in 1982.
That places South Africa 1st out of 31 countries with data for 2004, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Intermediate goods imports, primary (constant US$) (primary constant) in South Africa, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 811.65 million constant US$ | — |
| 1966 | 773.44 million constant US$ | -4.7% |
| 1967 | 660.51 million constant US$ | -14.6% |
| 1968 | 885.86 million constant US$ | +34.1% |
| 1969 | 1.41 billion constant US$ | +59.4% |
| 1970 | 969.48 million constant US$ | -31.4% |
| 1971 | 968.32 million constant US$ | -0.1% |
| 1972 | 1.06 billion constant US$ | +9.4% |
| 1973 | 837.57 million constant US$ | -20.9% |
| 1974 | 1.04 billion constant US$ | +24.5% |
| 1975 | 1.22 billion constant US$ | +16.5% |
| 1976 | 1.54 billion constant US$ | +26.8% |
| 1977 | 1.29 billion constant US$ | -16.1% |
| 1978 | 1.08 billion constant US$ | -16.3% |
| 1979 | 1.17 billion constant US$ | +8.2% |
| 1980 | 747.00 million constant US$ | -36.2% |
| 1981 | 798.96 million constant US$ | +7.0% |
| 1982 | 602.11 million constant US$ | -24.6% |
| 1983 | 787.67 million constant US$ | +30.8% |
| 1984 | 703.38 million constant US$ | -10.7% |
| 1985 | 770.86 million constant US$ | +9.6% |
| 1986 | 680.72 million constant US$ | -11.7% |
| 1987 | 1.18 billion constant US$ | +73.7% |
| 1988 | 972.33 million constant US$ | -17.8% |
| 1989 | 896.70 million constant US$ | -7.8% |
| 1990 | 1.27 billion constant US$ | +41.1% |
| 1991 | 1.22 billion constant US$ | -3.9% |
| 1992 | 1.21 billion constant US$ | -0.4% |
| 1993 | 823.46 million constant US$ | -31.9% |
| 1994 | 662.23 million constant US$ | -19.6% |
| 1995 | 1.03 billion constant US$ | +54.9% |
| 1996 | 694.63 million constant US$ | -32.3% |
| 1997 | 953.89 million constant US$ | +37.3% |
| 1998 | 915.22 million constant US$ | -4.1% |
| 1999 | 1.58 billion constant US$ | +72.3% |
| 2000 | 1.76 billion constant US$ | +11.8% |
| 2001 | 3.67 billion constant US$ | +108.1% |
| 2002 | 4.64 billion constant US$ | +26.5% |
| 2003 | 22.93 billion constant US$ | +394.0% |
| 2004 | 3.16 billion constant US$ | -86.2% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 3.16 billion constant US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 9.17 million constant US$, 344.8× the median. (28 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 3.16 billion constant US$ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 469.55 million constant US$, 6.7× the median. (5 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Intermediate goods imports, primary (constant US$) (primary constant) in South 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | +394.0% | 4.64 billion constant US$ | 22.93 billion constant US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 908.76 million constant US$ | 660.51 million constant US$ | 1.41 billion constant US$ | 5 |
| 1970s | 1.12 billion constant US$ | 837.57 million constant US$ | 1.54 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 814.19 million constant US$ | 602.11 million constant US$ | 1.18 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.03 billion constant US$ | 662.23 million constant US$ | 1.58 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.23 billion constant US$ | 1.76 billion constant US$ | 22.93 billion constant US$ | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is intermediate goods imports, primary in South Africa?
- Intermediate goods imports, primary in South Africa was 3.16 billion constant US$ in 2004, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest intermediate goods imports, primary recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 22.93 billion constant US$ in 2003.
- What is the lowest intermediate goods imports, primary recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 602.11 million constant US$ in 1982.
- How does South Africa rank for intermediate goods imports, primary?
- South Africa ranks 1st out of 31 countries with data for 2004.
- Is intermediate goods imports, primary rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 377.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa 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.