Other consumer goods imports in Africa
Africa: Other consumer goods imports was 11.23 billion constant US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Other consumer goods imports in Africa, 1965–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
In 2011, other consumer goods imports in Africa stood at 11.23 billion constant US$.
The figure is up 4.2% on the previous year and down 42.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other consumer goods imports in Africa peaked at 23.58 billion constant US$ in 2003 and was at its lowest, 2.77 billion constant US$, in 1965.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.01 billion constant US$ | 2.77 billion constant US$ | 3.29 billion constant US$ | 5 |
| 1970s | 3.50 billion constant US$ | 3.00 billion constant US$ | 4.29 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.83 billion constant US$ | 3.74 billion constant US$ | 12.23 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 13.48 billion constant US$ | 10.66 billion constant US$ | 18.48 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 16.47 billion constant US$ | 10.84 billion constant US$ | 23.58 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.00 billion constant US$ | 10.77 billion constant US$ | 11.23 billion constant 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 other consumer goods imports in Africa?
- Other consumer goods imports in Africa was 11.23 billion constant US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest other consumer goods imports recorded in Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 23.58 billion constant US$ in 2003.
- What is the lowest other consumer goods imports recorded in Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.77 billion constant US$ in 1965.
- How does Africa rank for other consumer goods imports?
- Africa ranks 1st out of 6 groups with data for 2011.
- Is other consumer goods imports rising or falling in Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 42.3%. 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 Other consumer goods imports (constant US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Consumer goods imports, cif (includes freight and insurance costs) in 1987 constant US dollars.