Other consumer goods imports in South Africa
South Africa: Other consumer goods imports was 8.19 billion constant US$ in 2004. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2004)
8.19 billion constant US$
Change on year
down 32.1%
World rank
1st
of 35 countries
All-time high
12.06 billion constant US$
in 2003
All-time low
793.93 million constant US$
in 1994
Years of data
40
1965–2004
Other consumer goods imports in South Africa, 1965–2004
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
In 2004, other consumer goods imports in South Africa stood at 8.19 billion constant US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 32.1% on the previous year and up 932.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other consumer goods imports in South Africa peaked at 12.06 billion constant US$ in 2003 and was at its lowest, 793.93 million constant US$, in 1994.
That places South Africa 1st out of 35 countries with data for 2004, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other consumer goods imports in South Africa, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 2.65 billion constant US$ | — |
| 1966 | 2.97 billion constant US$ | +12.0% |
| 1967 | 3.08 billion constant US$ | +3.6% |
| 1968 | 2.68 billion constant US$ | -12.7% |
| 1969 | 3.16 billion constant US$ | +17.6% |
| 1970 | 2.67 billion constant US$ | -15.3% |
| 1971 | 2.58 billion constant US$ | -3.7% |
| 1972 | 2.20 billion constant US$ | -14.6% |
| 1973 | 2.35 billion constant US$ | +6.7% |
| 1974 | 2.20 billion constant US$ | -6.3% |
| 1975 | 2.68 billion constant US$ | +21.8% |
| 1976 | 3.06 billion constant US$ | +14.5% |
| 1977 | 2.54 billion constant US$ | -17.2% |
| 1978 | 2.21 billion constant US$ | -12.9% |
| 1979 | 2.73 billion constant US$ | +23.6% |
| 1980 | 2.12 billion constant US$ | -22.5% |
| 1981 | 2.04 billion constant US$ | -3.6% |
| 1982 | 2.32 billion constant US$ | +13.5% |
| 1983 | 2.89 billion constant US$ | +24.6% |
| 1984 | 2.94 billion constant US$ | +1.8% |
| 1985 | 2.81 billion constant US$ | -4.4% |
| 1986 | 2.66 billion constant US$ | -5.1% |
| 1987 | 2.90 billion constant US$ | +8.9% |
| 1988 | 3.17 billion constant US$ | +9.4% |
| 1989 | 3.46 billion constant US$ | +9.0% |
| 1990 | 3.77 billion constant US$ | +9.2% |
| 1991 | 4.34 billion constant US$ | +15.1% |
| 1992 | 4.65 billion constant US$ | +7.2% |
| 1993 | 897.84 million constant US$ | -80.7% |
| 1994 | 793.93 million constant US$ | -11.6% |
| 1995 | 1.33 billion constant US$ | +67.9% |
| 1996 | 1.40 billion constant US$ | +5.0% |
| 1997 | 1.84 billion constant US$ | +31.5% |
| 1998 | 2.15 billion constant US$ | +17.1% |
| 1999 | 4.17 billion constant US$ | +93.6% |
| 2000 | 6.59 billion constant US$ | +57.9% |
| 2001 | 8.05 billion constant US$ | +22.2% |
| 2002 | 9.90 billion constant US$ | +23.1% |
| 2003 | 12.06 billion constant US$ | +21.8% |
| 2004 | 8.19 billion constant US$ | -32.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.91 billion constant US$ | 2.65 billion constant US$ | 3.16 billion constant US$ | 5 |
| 1970s | 2.52 billion constant US$ | 2.20 billion constant US$ | 3.06 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.73 billion constant US$ | 2.04 billion constant US$ | 3.46 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.54 billion constant US$ | 793.93 million constant US$ | 4.65 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.96 billion constant US$ | 6.59 billion constant US$ | 12.06 billion constant US$ | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is other consumer goods imports in South Africa?
- Other consumer goods imports in South Africa was 8.19 billion constant US$ in 2004, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest other consumer goods imports recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 12.06 billion constant US$ in 2003.
- What is the lowest other consumer goods imports recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 793.93 million constant US$ in 1994.
- How does South Africa rank for other consumer goods imports?
- South Africa ranks 1st out of 35 countries with data for 2004.
- Is other consumer goods imports rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 932.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South 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.