Merchandise imports in Tanzania

Tanzania: Merchandise imports was 640.89 million constant US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2011)
640.89 million constant US$
Change on year
up 19.1%
World rank
33rd
of 45 countries
All-time high
963.20 million constant US$
in 1981
All-time low
93.53 constant US$
in 1997
Years of data
23
1981–2011

Merchandise imports in Tanzania, 1981–2011

0200.0M400.0M600.0M800.0M1.0B1981199620111981: 963.2M constant US$1990: 95.5 constant US$1991: 94 constant US$1992: 100 constant US$1993: 99.7 constant US$1994: 99 constant US$1995: 111.2 constant US$1996: 101 constant US$1997: 93.5 constant US$1998: 115.6 constant US$1999: 115.9 constant US$2000: 84.9M constant US$2001: 100.0M constant US$2002: 100.0M constant US$2003: 105.8M constant US$2004: 149.2M constant US$2005: 196.5M constant US$2006: 252.5M constant US$2007: 319.9M constant US$2008: 440.1M constant US$2009: 437.5M constant US$2010: 537.9M constant US$2011: 640.9M constant US$

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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

Countries ranked near Tanzania

  1. 30 Malawi 906.69 million constant US$ compare
  2. 31 Congo 839.98 million constant US$ compare
  3. 32 Niger 695.74 million constant US$ compare
  4. 34 Seychelles 633.98 million constant US$ compare
  5. 35 Chad 587.71 million constant US$ compare
  6. 36 Guinea 472.63 million constant US$ compare

See the full ranking of 51 places →

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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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About this data

Indicator
Merchandise imports (constant US$)
Unit
constant US$
Source
World Bank country economists
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
51 places, 1,355 data points, 1965–2011
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