Merchandise imports, WB in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria
Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria: Merchandise imports, WB was 199.10 billion current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
199.10 billion current US$
Change on year
up 17.2%
Rank
5th
of 6 groups
All-time high
199.10 billion current US$
in 2011
All-time low
24.18 billion current US$
in 1984
Years of data
28
1984–2011
Merchandise imports, WB in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria, 1984–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for merchandise imports, wb in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria is 199.10 billion current US$, measured in 2011. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
That represents a change of up 17.2% on the previous year and up 308.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise imports, wb in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria peaked at 199.10 billion current US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 24.18 billion current US$, in 1984.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise imports, WB in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 24.18 billion current US$ | — |
| 1985 | 24.20 billion current US$ | +0.1% |
| 1986 | 26.06 billion current US$ | +7.7% |
| 1987 | 28.18 billion current US$ | +8.1% |
| 1988 | 30.34 billion current US$ | +7.7% |
| 1989 | 29.94 billion current US$ | -1.3% |
| 1990 | 33.04 billion current US$ | +10.3% |
| 1991 | 34.01 billion current US$ | +3.0% |
| 1992 | 35.84 billion current US$ | +5.4% |
| 1993 | 33.92 billion current US$ | -5.4% |
| 1994 | 34.46 billion current US$ | +1.6% |
| 1995 | 40.29 billion current US$ | +16.9% |
| 1996 | 41.93 billion current US$ | +4.1% |
| 1997 | 44.41 billion current US$ | +5.9% |
| 1998 | 44.39 billion current US$ | -0.1% |
| 1999 | 43.84 billion current US$ | -1.2% |
| 2000 | 45.54 billion current US$ | +3.9% |
| 2001 | 48.76 billion current US$ | +7.1% |
| 2002 | 53.82 billion current US$ | +10.4% |
| 2003 | 65.15 billion current US$ | +21.1% |
| 2004 | 74.75 billion current US$ | +14.7% |
| 2005 | 91.70 billion current US$ | +22.7% |
| 2006 | 105.56 billion current US$ | +15.1% |
| 2007 | 122.65 billion current US$ | +16.2% |
| 2008 | 160.15 billion current US$ | +30.6% |
| 2009 | 157.10 billion current US$ | -1.9% |
| 2010 | 169.94 billion current US$ | +8.2% |
| 2011 | 199.10 billion current US$ | +17.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 27.15 billion current US$ | 24.18 billion current US$ | 30.34 billion current US$ | 6 |
| 1990s | 38.61 billion current US$ | 33.04 billion current US$ | 44.41 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 92.52 billion current US$ | 45.54 billion current US$ | 160.15 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 184.52 billion current US$ | 169.94 billion current US$ | 199.10 billion current US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria
- 2 Nigeria 62.16 billion current US$ compare
- 3 Egypt 60.75 billion current US$ compare
- 4 Morocco 39.93 billion current US$ compare
- 5 Tunisia 22.05 billion current US$ compare
- 6 Ghana 20.81 billion current US$ compare
- 7 Algeria 20.68 billion current US$ compare
- 8 Angola 20.23 billion current US$ compare
More trade data for Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria
- Net long-term borrowing -317.19 million BoP, current US$ (2011)
- Pesticides imports 508.37 million FAO, current US$ (2011)
- Cereal imports quantity 21.82 million FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Total agricultural imports 25.21 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Food imports excluding fish 20.68 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Total agricultural exports 22.24 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports 7.21 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports quantity 1.75 million FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Cereal exports 498.17 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Merchandise exports, WB 233.04 billion current US$ (2011)
All data for Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria →
Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise imports, wb in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria?
- Merchandise imports, wb in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria was 199.10 billion current US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise imports, wb recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 199.10 billion current US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest merchandise imports, wb recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 24.18 billion current US$ in 1984.
- How does Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria rank for merchandise imports, wb?
- Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria ranks 5th out of 6 groups with data for 2011.
- Is merchandise imports, wb rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 308.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria 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.