Other consumer goods imports (constant US$) in Africa
Africa: Other consumer goods imports (constant US$) was 11.23 billion constant US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
11.23 billion constant US$
Change on year
up 4.2%
Rank
1st
of 6 groups
All-time high
23.58 billion constant US$
in 2003
All-time low
2.77 billion constant US$
in 1965
Years of data
47
1965–2011
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$, in 1965.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other consumer goods imports (constant US$) in Africa, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 2.77 billion constant US$ | — |
| 1966 | 3.07 billion constant US$ | +11.1% |
| 1967 | 3.17 billion constant US$ | +3.2% |
| 1968 | 2.77 billion constant US$ | -12.7% |
| 1969 | 3.29 billion constant US$ | +18.8% |
| 1970 | 3.46 billion constant US$ | +5.2% |
| 1971 | 3.34 billion constant US$ | -3.4% |
| 1972 | 3.00 billion constant US$ | -10.4% |
| 1973 | 3.23 billion constant US$ | +7.9% |
| 1974 | 3.03 billion constant US$ | -6.3% |
| 1975 | 3.73 billion constant US$ | +23.1% |
| 1976 | 4.21 billion constant US$ | +12.7% |
| 1977 | 3.60 billion constant US$ | -14.3% |
| 1978 | 3.13 billion constant US$ | -13.1% |
| 1979 | 4.29 billion constant US$ | +37.0% |
| 1980 | 3.74 billion constant US$ | -12.9% |
| 1981 | 4.46 billion constant US$ | +19.4% |
| 1982 | 4.44 billion constant US$ | -0.4% |
| 1983 | 4.55 billion constant US$ | +2.4% |
| 1984 | 5.59 billion constant US$ | +22.9% |
| 1985 | 6.43 billion constant US$ | +15.2% |
| 1986 | 6.61 billion constant US$ | +2.7% |
| 1987 | 8.31 billion constant US$ | +25.7% |
| 1988 | 11.94 billion constant US$ | +43.7% |
| 1989 | 12.23 billion constant US$ | +2.5% |
| 1990 | 13.79 billion constant US$ | +12.7% |
| 1991 | 14.31 billion constant US$ | +3.8% |
| 1992 | 14.73 billion constant US$ | +3.0% |
| 1993 | 10.66 billion constant US$ | -27.7% |
| 1994 | 11.65 billion constant US$ | +9.3% |
| 1995 | 12.11 billion constant US$ | +4.0% |
| 1996 | 11.87 billion constant US$ | -2.0% |
| 1997 | 13.97 billion constant US$ | +17.7% |
| 1998 | 13.23 billion constant US$ | -5.4% |
| 1999 | 18.48 billion constant US$ | +39.7% |
| 2000 | 22.61 billion constant US$ | +22.3% |
| 2001 | 19.47 billion constant US$ | -13.9% |
| 2002 | 20.82 billion constant US$ | +7.0% |
| 2003 | 23.58 billion constant US$ | +13.2% |
| 2004 | 19.74 billion constant US$ | -16.3% |
| 2005 | 11.80 billion constant US$ | -40.2% |
| 2006 | 12.22 billion constant US$ | +3.6% |
| 2007 | 12.19 billion constant US$ | -0.2% |
| 2008 | 10.84 billion constant US$ | -11.1% |
| 2009 | 11.42 billion constant US$ | +5.3% |
| 2010 | 10.77 billion constant US$ | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 11.23 billion constant US$ | +4.2% |
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.