Merchandise import volume index in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Merchandise import volume index was 100.06 in 2010. ▼ Falling
Merchandise import volume index in Central African Republic, 1987–2010
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
In 2010, merchandise import volume index in Central African Republic stood at 100.06.
That represents a change of up 4.7% on the previous year and up 0.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise import volume index in Central African Republic peaked at 157.78 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 79.66, in 2003.
Central African Republic ranks 38th of 45 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 24 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 118.26 | 85.27 | 137.04 | 3 |
| 1990s | 117.15 | 92.88 | 157.78 | 10 |
| 2000s | 92.99 | 79.66 | 100.59 | 10 |
| 2010s | 100.06 | 100.06 | 100.06 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
- 35 Malawi 107.84 compare
- 36 Guinea-Bissau 106.66 compare
- 37 Cabo Verde 104.5 compare
- 39 South Africa 97.03 compare
- 40 Botswana 92.13 compare
- 41 Burundi 80.71 compare
More trade data for Central African Republic
- Net long-term borrowing 0 BoP, current US$ (2011)
- Pesticides imports 571,900 FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Food imports excluding fish 50.35 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Total agricultural imports 59.12 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports 14.51 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports quantity 48,027 FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Total agricultural exports 28.79 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports 0 FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports quantity 0 FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Merchandise exports, WB 132.57 million current US$ (2010)
Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise import volume index in Central African Republic?
- Merchandise import volume index in Central African Republic was 100.06 in 2010, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise import volume index recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 157.78 in 1990.
- What is the lowest merchandise import volume index recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 79.66 in 2003.
- How does Central African Republic rank for merchandise import volume index?
- Central African Republic ranks 38th out of 45 countries with data for 2010.
- Is merchandise import volume index rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Merchandise import volume index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Total merchandise imports volume index with 1987=100.