Merchandise imports (constant US$) in Tanzania
Tanzania: Merchandise imports (constant US$) was 640.89 million constant US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise imports in Tanzania, 1981–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for merchandise imports in Tanzania is 640.89 million constant US$, measured in 2011.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 19.1% on the previous year and up 540.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise imports in Tanzania peaked at 963.20 million constant US$ in 1981 and was at its lowest, 93.53 constant US$, in 1997.
That places Tanzania 33rd out of 45 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise imports (constant US$) in Tanzania, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 963.20 million constant US$ | — |
| 1990 | 95.54 constant US$ | -100.0% |
| 1991 | 94.03 constant US$ | -1.6% |
| 1992 | 100 constant US$ | +6.4% |
| 1993 | 99.72 constant US$ | -0.3% |
| 1994 | 98.99 constant US$ | -0.7% |
| 1995 | 111.23 constant US$ | +12.4% |
| 1996 | 100.96 constant US$ | -9.2% |
| 1997 | 93.53 constant US$ | -7.4% |
| 1998 | 115.61 constant US$ | +23.6% |
| 1999 | 115.87 constant US$ | +0.2% |
| 2000 | 84.86 million constant US$ | +73235480.9% |
| 2001 | 100.00 million constant US$ | +17.8% |
| 2002 | 99.99 million constant US$ | -0.0% |
| 2003 | 105.83 million constant US$ | +5.8% |
| 2004 | 149.24 million constant US$ | +41.0% |
| 2005 | 196.46 million constant US$ | +31.6% |
| 2006 | 252.46 million constant US$ | +28.5% |
| 2007 | 319.89 million constant US$ | +26.7% |
| 2008 | 440.13 million constant US$ | +37.6% |
| 2009 | 437.51 million constant US$ | -0.6% |
| 2010 | 537.89 million constant US$ | +22.9% |
| 2011 | 640.89 million constant US$ | +19.1% |
Tanzania compared with similar countries
- Tanzania's 640.89 million constant US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.16 billion constant US$, 20% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Tanzania's 640.89 million constant US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.26 billion constant US$, 51% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Merchandise imports (constant US$) in Tanzania 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | +73235480.9% | 115.87 constant US$ | 84.86 million constant US$ |
| 1990 | -100.0% | 963.20 million constant US$ | 95.54 constant US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 963.20 million constant US$ | 963.20 million constant US$ | 963.20 million constant US$ | 1 |
| 1990s | 102.55 constant US$ | 93.53 constant US$ | 115.87 constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 218.64 million constant US$ | 84.86 million constant US$ | 440.13 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 589.39 million constant US$ | 537.89 million constant US$ | 640.89 million constant US$ | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise imports in Tanzania?
- Merchandise imports in Tanzania was 640.89 million constant US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise imports recorded in Tanzania?
- The highest recorded value was 963.20 million constant US$ in 1981.
- What is the lowest merchandise imports recorded in Tanzania?
- The lowest recorded value was 93.53 constant US$ in 1997.
- How does Tanzania rank for merchandise imports?
- Tanzania ranks 33rd out of 45 countries with data for 2011.
- Is merchandise imports rising or falling in Tanzania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 540.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tanzania 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.