Intermediate goods imports, primary in Liberia
Liberia: Intermediate goods imports, primary was 30.60 million current US$ in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Intermediate goods imports, primary in Liberia, 1999–2008
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Liberia recorded 30.60 million current US$ for intermediate goods imports, primary in 2008.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 12.1% on the previous year and up 106.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, intermediate goods imports, primary in Liberia peaked at 46.10 million current US$ in 2006 and was at its lowest, 7.18 million current US$, in 2001.
That places Liberia 21st out of 37 countries with data for 2008, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Intermediate goods imports, primary in Liberia, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 14.80 million current US$ | — |
| 2000 | 14.30 million current US$ | -3.4% |
| 2001 | 7.18 million current US$ | -49.8% |
| 2002 | 8.03 million current US$ | +11.8% |
| 2003 | 9.04 million current US$ | +12.6% |
| 2004 | 10.87 million current US$ | +20.3% |
| 2005 | 13.54 million current US$ | +24.6% |
| 2006 | 46.10 million current US$ | +240.4% |
| 2007 | 27.30 million current US$ | -40.8% |
| 2008 | 30.60 million current US$ | +12.1% |
Liberia compared with similar countries
- Liberia's 30.60 million current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 77.29 million current US$, 40% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Liberia's 30.60 million current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 25.64 million current US$, 1.2× the median. (13 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 14.80 million current US$ | 14.80 million current US$ | 14.80 million current US$ | 1 |
| 2000s | 18.55 million current US$ | 7.18 million current US$ | 46.10 million current US$ | 9 |
Countries ranked near Liberia
- 18 Malawi 129.11 million current US$ compare
- 19 Burkina Faso 113.98 million current US$ compare
- 20 Cameroon 77.29 million current US$ compare
- 22 Guinea-Bissau 25.64 million current US$ compare
- 23 Zambia 22.46 million current US$ compare
- 24 Sierra Leone 14.43 million current US$
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Frequently asked questions
- What is intermediate goods imports, primary in Liberia?
- Intermediate goods imports, primary in Liberia was 30.60 million current US$ in 2008, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest intermediate goods imports, primary recorded in Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 46.10 million current US$ in 2006.
- What is the lowest intermediate goods imports, primary recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.18 million current US$ in 2001.
- How does Liberia rank for intermediate goods imports, primary?
- Liberia ranks 21st out of 37 countries with data for 2008.
- Is intermediate goods imports, primary rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 106.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Liberia data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Intermediate goods imports, primary (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Primary goods imports, cif (includes freight and insurance costs) in current US dollars.