Merchandise imports, WB (current US$) in Africa
Africa: Merchandise imports, WB (current US$) was 679.48 billion current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
679.48 billion current US$
Change on year
up 36.1%
Rank
1st
of 6 groups
All-time high
679.48 billion current US$
in 2011
All-time low
76.42 billion current US$
in 1984
Years of data
32
1980–2011
Merchandise imports, WB in Africa, 1980–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for merchandise imports, wb in Africa is 679.48 billion current US$, measured in 2011. That is the highest value across all 32 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 36.1% on the previous year and up 434.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise imports, wb in Africa peaked at 679.48 billion current US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 76.42 billion current US$, in 1984.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise imports, WB (current US$) in Africa, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 83.92 billion current US$ | — |
| 1981 | 86.62 billion current US$ | +3.2% |
| 1982 | 84.25 billion current US$ | -2.7% |
| 1983 | 80.89 billion current US$ | -4.0% |
| 1984 | 76.42 billion current US$ | -5.5% |
| 1985 | 77.78 billion current US$ | +1.8% |
| 1986 | 82.25 billion current US$ | +5.7% |
| 1987 | 81.58 billion current US$ | -0.8% |
| 1988 | 87.88 billion current US$ | +7.7% |
| 1989 | 93.83 billion current US$ | +6.8% |
| 1990 | 108.16 billion current US$ | +15.3% |
| 1991 | 110.39 billion current US$ | +2.1% |
| 1992 | 112.98 billion current US$ | +2.3% |
| 1993 | 123.83 billion current US$ | +9.6% |
| 1994 | 121.75 billion current US$ | -1.7% |
| 1995 | 134.62 billion current US$ | +10.6% |
| 1996 | 125.98 billion current US$ | -6.4% |
| 1997 | 132.03 billion current US$ | +4.8% |
| 1998 | 128.71 billion current US$ | -2.5% |
| 1999 | 129.13 billion current US$ | +0.3% |
| 2000 | 129.91 billion current US$ | +0.6% |
| 2001 | 127.09 billion current US$ | -2.2% |
| 2002 | 129.66 billion current US$ | +2.0% |
| 2003 | 158.76 billion current US$ | +22.4% |
| 2004 | 180.40 billion current US$ | +13.6% |
| 2005 | 275.32 billion current US$ | +52.6% |
| 2006 | 324.72 billion current US$ | +17.9% |
| 2007 | 371.90 billion current US$ | +14.5% |
| 2008 | 454.47 billion current US$ | +22.2% |
| 2009 | 436.40 billion current US$ | -4.0% |
| 2010 | 499.07 billion current US$ | +14.4% |
| 2011 | 679.48 billion current US$ | +36.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 83.54 billion current US$ | 76.42 billion current US$ | 93.83 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 122.76 billion current US$ | 108.16 billion current US$ | 134.62 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 258.86 billion current US$ | 127.09 billion current US$ | 454.47 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 589.28 billion current US$ | 499.07 billion current US$ | 679.48 billion current US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Africa
More trade data for Africa
- Milking, dairy machinery (trade) — Import Value 64,599 1000 USD (2007)
- Milking, dairy machinery (trade) — Export Value 2,418 1000 USD (2007)
- Ploughs (e.g. reversible and non-reversible ploughs) — Import Value 12,951 1000 USD (2007)
- Pedestrian controlled tractors (single axle tractors) — Import Value 20,251 1000 USD (2007)
- Net long-term borrowing 496.17 million BoP, current US$ (2011)
- Pesticides imports 992.27 million FAO, current US$ (2011)
- Manure spreaders and Fertiliser distributors — Import Value 8,033 1000 USD (2007)
- Food imports excluding fish 51.61 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Total agricultural imports 62.76 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports 18.44 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise imports, wb in Africa?
- Merchandise imports, wb in Africa was 679.48 billion current US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise imports, wb recorded in Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 679.48 billion current US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest merchandise imports, wb recorded in Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 76.42 billion current US$ in 1984.
- How does Africa rank for merchandise imports, wb?
- Africa ranks 1st out of 6 groups with data for 2011.
- Is merchandise imports, wb rising or falling in Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 434.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Merchandise imports, WB (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total merchandise imports, cif (includes freight and insurance costs) in current US dollars.