Total agricultural imports in Africa
Africa: Total agricultural imports was 62.76 billion FAO, current US$ in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2010)
62.76 billion FAO, current US$
Change on year
up 13.4%
Rank
1st
of 6 groups
All-time high
62.76 billion FAO, current US$
in 2010
All-time low
1.62 billion FAO, current US$
in 1961
Years of data
50
1961–2010
Total agricultural imports in Africa, 1961–2010
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in FAO, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total agricultural imports in Africa is 62.76 billion FAO, current US$, measured in 2010. That is the highest value across all 50 years on record.
That represents a change of up 13.4% on the previous year and up 212.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total agricultural imports in Africa peaked at 62.76 billion FAO, current US$ in 2010 and was at its lowest, 1.62 billion FAO, current US$, in 1961.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total agricultural imports in Africa, year by year
| Year | FAO, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1.62 billion FAO, current US$ | — |
| 1962 | 1.67 billion FAO, current US$ | +3.2% |
| 1963 | 1.75 billion FAO, current US$ | +4.7% |
| 1964 | 1.91 billion FAO, current US$ | +9.0% |
| 1965 | 1.95 billion FAO, current US$ | +2.5% |
| 1966 | 2.15 billion FAO, current US$ | +10.0% |
| 1967 | 2.12 billion FAO, current US$ | -1.2% |
| 1968 | 2.00 billion FAO, current US$ | -5.9% |
| 1969 | 1.99 billion FAO, current US$ | -0.3% |
| 1970 | 2.31 billion FAO, current US$ | +15.8% |
| 1971 | 2.68 billion FAO, current US$ | +16.1% |
| 1972 | 2.89 billion FAO, current US$ | +8.1% |
| 1973 | 3.97 billion FAO, current US$ | +37.3% |
| 1974 | 6.68 billion FAO, current US$ | +68.1% |
| 1975 | 8.00 billion FAO, current US$ | +19.8% |
| 1976 | 7.31 billion FAO, current US$ | -8.6% |
| 1977 | 9.04 billion FAO, current US$ | +23.6% |
| 1978 | 10.70 billion FAO, current US$ | +18.4% |
| 1979 | 11.36 billion FAO, current US$ | +6.1% |
| 1980 | 14.99 billion FAO, current US$ | +32.0% |
| 1981 | 17.63 billion FAO, current US$ | +17.6% |
| 1982 | 15.34 billion FAO, current US$ | -13.0% |
| 1983 | 14.99 billion FAO, current US$ | -2.3% |
| 1984 | 15.62 billion FAO, current US$ | +4.2% |
| 1985 | 14.87 billion FAO, current US$ | -4.7% |
| 1986 | 13.54 billion FAO, current US$ | -9.0% |
| 1987 | 12.76 billion FAO, current US$ | -5.7% |
| 1988 | 14.36 billion FAO, current US$ | +12.6% |
| 1989 | 15.96 billion FAO, current US$ | +11.1% |
| 1990 | 15.66 billion FAO, current US$ | -1.9% |
| 1991 | 14.78 billion FAO, current US$ | -5.6% |
| 1992 | 17.68 billion FAO, current US$ | +19.6% |
| 1993 | 16.29 billion FAO, current US$ | -7.9% |
| 1994 | 17.88 billion FAO, current US$ | +9.8% |
| 1995 | 21.23 billion FAO, current US$ | +18.7% |
| 1996 | 20.73 billion FAO, current US$ | -2.3% |
| 1997 | 20.50 billion FAO, current US$ | -1.1% |
| 1998 | 21.45 billion FAO, current US$ | +4.6% |
| 1999 | 19.62 billion FAO, current US$ | -8.6% |
| 2000 | 20.09 billion FAO, current US$ | +2.4% |
| 2001 | 21.11 billion FAO, current US$ | +5.1% |
| 2002 | 22.32 billion FAO, current US$ | +5.8% |
| 2003 | 23.96 billion FAO, current US$ | +7.3% |
| 2004 | 28.95 billion FAO, current US$ | +20.8% |
| 2005 | 31.72 billion FAO, current US$ | +9.6% |
| 2006 | 36.87 billion FAO, current US$ | +16.2% |
| 2007 | 47.61 billion FAO, current US$ | +29.1% |
| 2008 | 61.71 billion FAO, current US$ | +29.6% |
| 2009 | 55.34 billion FAO, current US$ | -10.3% |
| 2010 | 62.76 billion FAO, current US$ | +13.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.91 billion FAO, current US$ | 1.62 billion FAO, current US$ | 2.15 billion FAO, current US$ | 9 |
| 1970s | 6.50 billion FAO, current US$ | 2.31 billion FAO, current US$ | 11.36 billion FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 15.01 billion FAO, current US$ | 12.76 billion FAO, current US$ | 17.63 billion FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 18.58 billion FAO, current US$ | 14.78 billion FAO, current US$ | 21.45 billion FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 34.97 billion FAO, current US$ | 20.09 billion FAO, current US$ | 61.71 billion FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 62.76 billion FAO, current US$ | 62.76 billion FAO, current US$ | 62.76 billion FAO, current US$ | 1 |
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)
- Cereal imports 18.44 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports quantity 66.37 million FAO, tonnes (2010)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total agricultural imports in Africa?
- Total agricultural imports in Africa was 62.76 billion FAO, current US$ in 2010, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest total agricultural imports recorded in Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 62.76 billion FAO, current US$ in 2010.
- What is the lowest total agricultural imports recorded in Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.62 billion FAO, current US$ in 1961.
- How does Africa rank for total agricultural imports?
- Africa ranks 1st out of 6 groups with data for 2010.
- Is total agricultural imports rising or falling in Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 212.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site, published as part of Total agricultural imports (FAO, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Total agricultural imports are expressed in terms of value. They cover all movements into the country of the commodity in question during the reference period. They include commercial trade, food aid granted on specific terms, donated quantities and estimates of unrecorded trade.