Other consumer goods imports (constant US$) in North Africa
North Africa: Other consumer goods imports (constant US$) was 7.96 billion constant US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Other consumer goods imports in North Africa, 1970–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for other consumer goods imports in North Africa is 7.96 billion constant US$, measured in 2011.
That represents a change of up 12.4% on the previous year and up 59.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other consumer goods imports in North Africa peaked at 9.68 billion constant US$ in 2000 and was at its lowest, 549.14 million constant US$, in 1983.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other consumer goods imports (constant US$) in North Africa, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 683.55 million constant US$ | — |
| 1971 | 631.72 million constant US$ | -7.6% |
| 1972 | 649.73 million constant US$ | +2.9% |
| 1973 | 727.90 million constant US$ | +12.0% |
| 1974 | 687.67 million constant US$ | -5.5% |
| 1975 | 936.48 million constant US$ | +36.2% |
| 1976 | 1.00 billion constant US$ | +7.1% |
| 1977 | 911.47 million constant US$ | -9.1% |
| 1978 | 759.76 million constant US$ | -16.6% |
| 1979 | 700.43 million constant US$ | -7.8% |
| 1980 | 710.69 million constant US$ | +1.5% |
| 1981 | 618.30 million constant US$ | -13.0% |
| 1982 | 648.20 million constant US$ | +4.8% |
| 1983 | 549.14 million constant US$ | -15.3% |
| 1984 | 1.34 billion constant US$ | +143.7% |
| 1985 | 1.44 billion constant US$ | +7.3% |
| 1986 | 1.56 billion constant US$ | +8.9% |
| 1987 | 1.95 billion constant US$ | +24.9% |
| 1988 | 5.25 billion constant US$ | +168.8% |
| 1989 | 5.10 billion constant US$ | -2.9% |
| 1990 | 5.65 billion constant US$ | +10.7% |
| 1991 | 5.62 billion constant US$ | -0.5% |
| 1992 | 5.37 billion constant US$ | -4.5% |
| 1993 | 5.35 billion constant US$ | -0.4% |
| 1994 | 6.44 billion constant US$ | +20.4% |
| 1995 | 5.93 billion constant US$ | -8.0% |
| 1996 | 5.15 billion constant US$ | -13.1% |
| 1997 | 6.23 billion constant US$ | +20.9% |
| 1998 | 6.36 billion constant US$ | +2.1% |
| 1999 | 9.47 billion constant US$ | +48.9% |
| 2000 | 9.68 billion constant US$ | +2.1% |
| 2001 | 4.99 billion constant US$ | -48.4% |
| 2002 | 4.83 billion constant US$ | -3.2% |
| 2003 | 5.27 billion constant US$ | +9.1% |
| 2004 | 4.93 billion constant US$ | -6.6% |
| 2005 | 5.22 billion constant US$ | +5.9% |
| 2006 | 5.68 billion constant US$ | +8.8% |
| 2007 | 6.53 billion constant US$ | +15.0% |
| 2008 | 6.99 billion constant US$ | +7.1% |
| 2009 | 7.68 billion constant US$ | +9.8% |
| 2010 | 7.08 billion constant US$ | -7.8% |
| 2011 | 7.96 billion constant US$ | +12.5% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other consumer goods imports (constant US$) in North Africa changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | +168.8% | 1.95 billion constant US$ | 5.25 billion constant US$ |
| 1984 | +143.7% | 549.14 million constant US$ | 1.34 billion constant US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 769.16 million constant US$ | 631.72 million constant US$ | 1.00 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.92 billion constant US$ | 549.14 million constant US$ | 5.25 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.16 billion constant US$ | 5.15 billion constant US$ | 9.47 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.18 billion constant US$ | 4.83 billion constant US$ | 9.68 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.52 billion constant US$ | 7.08 billion constant US$ | 7.96 billion constant US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near North Africa
More trade data for North Africa
- Net long-term borrowing 758.90 million BoP, current US$ (2011)
- Pesticides imports 148.36 million FAO, current US$ (2011)
- Total agricultural imports 26.97 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Food imports excluding fish 22.64 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports 8.63 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Total agricultural exports 5.78 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports quantity 36.58 million FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Cereal exports quantity 495,830 FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Cereal exports 187.33 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Merchandise exports, WB 188.13 billion current US$ (2011)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other consumer goods imports in North Africa?
- Other consumer goods imports in North Africa was 7.96 billion constant US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest other consumer goods imports recorded in North Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 9.68 billion constant US$ in 2000.
- What is the lowest other consumer goods imports recorded in North Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 549.14 million constant US$ in 1983.
- How does North Africa rank for other consumer goods imports?
- North Africa ranks 2nd out of 6 groups with data for 2011.
- Is other consumer goods imports rising or falling in North Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 59.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North 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.