Merchandise imports (constant US$) in Seychelles
Seychelles: Merchandise imports (constant US$) was 633.98 million constant US$ in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise imports in Seychelles, 1984–2010
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
In 2010, merchandise imports in Seychelles stood at 633.98 million constant US$. That is the highest value across all 27 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.5% on the previous year and up 67.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise imports in Seychelles peaked at 633.98 million constant US$ in 2010 and was at its lowest, 103.25 million constant US$, in 1986.
That places Seychelles 34th out of 45 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise imports (constant US$) in Seychelles, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 108.75 million constant US$ | — |
| 1985 | 104.06 million constant US$ | -4.3% |
| 1986 | 103.25 million constant US$ | -0.8% |
| 1987 | 113.19 million constant US$ | +9.6% |
| 1988 | 155.03 million constant US$ | +37.0% |
| 1989 | 173.67 million constant US$ | +12.0% |
| 1990 | 178.81 million constant US$ | +3.0% |
| 1991 | 170.06 million constant US$ | -4.9% |
| 1992 | 190.27 million constant US$ | +11.9% |
| 1993 | 255.38 million constant US$ | +34.2% |
| 1994 | 215.26 million constant US$ | -15.7% |
| 1995 | 234.62 million constant US$ | +9.0% |
| 1996 | 394.79 million constant US$ | +68.3% |
| 1997 | 347.60 million constant US$ | -12.0% |
| 1998 | 458.68 million constant US$ | +32.0% |
| 1999 | 451.44 million constant US$ | -1.6% |
| 2000 | 379.65 million constant US$ | -15.9% |
| 2001 | 606.69 million constant US$ | +59.8% |
| 2002 | 513.83 million constant US$ | -15.3% |
| 2003 | 526.52 million constant US$ | +2.5% |
| 2004 | 535.05 million constant US$ | +1.6% |
| 2005 | 541.83 million constant US$ | +1.3% |
| 2006 | 541.35 million constant US$ | -0.1% |
| 2007 | 496.31 million constant US$ | -8.3% |
| 2008 | 540.71 million constant US$ | +8.9% |
| 2009 | 584.45 million constant US$ | +8.1% |
| 2010 | 633.98 million constant US$ | +8.5% |
Seychelles compared with similar countries
- Seychelles's 633.98 million constant US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.26 billion constant US$, 50% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Merchandise imports (constant US$) in Seychelles 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | +68.3% | 234.62 million constant US$ | 394.79 million constant US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 126.32 million constant US$ | 103.25 million constant US$ | 173.67 million constant US$ | 6 |
| 1990s | 289.69 million constant US$ | 170.06 million constant US$ | 458.68 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 526.64 million constant US$ | 379.65 million constant US$ | 606.69 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 633.98 million constant US$ | 633.98 million constant US$ | 633.98 million constant US$ | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise imports in Seychelles?
- Merchandise imports in Seychelles was 633.98 million constant US$ in 2010, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise imports recorded in Seychelles?
- The highest recorded value was 633.98 million constant US$ in 2010.
- What is the lowest merchandise imports recorded in Seychelles?
- The lowest recorded value was 103.25 million constant US$ in 1986.
- How does Seychelles rank for merchandise imports?
- Seychelles ranks 34th out of 45 countries with data for 2010.
- Is merchandise imports rising or falling in Seychelles?
- Over the last ten years it is up 67.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Seychelles data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Merchandise imports (constant US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total merchandise imports, cif (includes freight and insurance costs) in 1987 constant US dollars.