Other consumer goods imports (current US$) in South Africa
South Africa: Other consumer goods imports (current US$) was 8.79 billion current US$ in 2004. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2004)
8.79 billion current US$
Change on year
down 9.7%
World rank
2nd
of 47 countries
All-time high
9.73 billion current US$
in 2003
All-time low
582.86 million current US$
in 1965
Years of data
40
1965–2004
Other consumer goods imports in South Africa, 1965–2004
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 8.79 billion current US$ for other consumer goods imports in 2004.
That represents a change of down 9.7% on the previous year and up 180.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other consumer goods imports in South Africa peaked at 9.73 billion current US$ in 2003 and was at its lowest, 582.86 million current US$, in 1965.
South Africa ranks 2nd of 47 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other consumer goods imports (current US$) in South Africa, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 582.86 million current US$ | — |
| 1966 | 676.90 million current US$ | +16.1% |
| 1967 | 691.84 million current US$ | +2.2% |
| 1968 | 813.46 million current US$ | +17.6% |
| 1969 | 1.16 billion current US$ | +42.8% |
| 1970 | 1.15 billion current US$ | -1.1% |
| 1971 | 1.13 billion current US$ | -2.0% |
| 1972 | 1.00 billion current US$ | -11.1% |
| 1973 | 1.22 billion current US$ | +22.0% |
| 1974 | 1.46 billion current US$ | +19.2% |
| 1975 | 2.32 billion current US$ | +59.0% |
| 1976 | 2.67 billion current US$ | +15.4% |
| 1977 | 2.21 billion current US$ | -17.2% |
| 1978 | 1.99 billion current US$ | -10.0% |
| 1979 | 2.10 billion current US$ | +5.1% |
| 1980 | 1.47 billion current US$ | -29.8% |
| 1981 | 1.57 billion current US$ | +6.9% |
| 1982 | 2.08 billion current US$ | +32.1% |
| 1983 | 2.46 billion current US$ | +18.1% |
| 1984 | 2.40 billion current US$ | -2.1% |
| 1985 | 2.44 billion current US$ | +1.5% |
| 1986 | 2.58 billion current US$ | +5.6% |
| 1987 | 2.72 billion current US$ | +5.6% |
| 1988 | 2.96 billion current US$ | +8.6% |
| 1989 | 3.31 billion current US$ | +11.9% |
| 1990 | 3.82 billion current US$ | +15.5% |
| 1991 | 4.07 billion current US$ | +6.5% |
| 1992 | 4.37 billion current US$ | +7.2% |
| 1993 | 3.30 billion current US$ | -24.3% |
| 1994 | 3.13 billion current US$ | -5.2% |
| 1995 | 4.28 billion current US$ | +36.7% |
| 1996 | 4.49 billion current US$ | +4.8% |
| 1997 | 5.50 billion current US$ | +22.5% |
| 1998 | 4.60 billion current US$ | -16.3% |
| 1999 | 5.63 billion current US$ | +22.3% |
| 2000 | 6.59 billion current US$ | +17.0% |
| 2001 | 6.75 billion current US$ | +2.4% |
| 2002 | 6.90 billion current US$ | +2.3% |
| 2003 | 9.73 billion current US$ | +41.1% |
| 2004 | 8.79 billion current US$ | -9.7% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 8.79 billion current US$ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 453.59 million current US$, 19.4× the median. (7 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 8.79 billion current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 183.07 million current US$, 48.0× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 785.29 million current US$ | 582.86 million current US$ | 1.16 billion current US$ | 5 |
| 1970s | 1.72 billion current US$ | 1.00 billion current US$ | 2.67 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.40 billion current US$ | 1.47 billion current US$ | 3.31 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.32 billion current US$ | 3.13 billion current US$ | 5.63 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.75 billion current US$ | 6.59 billion current US$ | 9.73 billion current 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 8.79 billion current 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 9.73 billion current US$ in 2003.
- What is the lowest other consumer goods imports recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 582.86 million current US$ in 1965.
- How does South Africa rank for other consumer goods imports?
- South Africa ranks 2nd out of 47 countries with data for 2004.
- Is other consumer goods imports rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 180.5%. 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 (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Consumer goods imports, cif (includes freight and insurance costs) in current dollars.