Total agricultural imports (FAO, current US$) in Kenya
Kenya: Total agricultural imports (FAO, current US$) was 1.50 billion FAO, current US$ in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2010)
1.50 billion FAO, current US$
Change on year
down 7.2%
World rank
11th
of 53 countries
All-time high
1.62 billion FAO, current US$
in 2009
All-time low
35.83 million FAO, current US$
in 1969
Years of data
50
1961–2010
Total agricultural imports in Kenya, 1961–2010
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in FAO, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total agricultural imports in Kenya is 1.50 billion FAO, current US$, measured in 2010.
That represents a change of down 7.2% on the previous year and up 199.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total agricultural imports in Kenya peaked at 1.62 billion FAO, current US$ in 2009 and was at its lowest, 35.83 million FAO, current US$, in 1969.
That places Kenya 11th out of 53 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total agricultural imports (FAO, current US$) in Kenya, year by year
| Year | FAO, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 40.57 million FAO, current US$ | — |
| 1962 | 40.52 million FAO, current US$ | -0.1% |
| 1963 | 39.40 million FAO, current US$ | -2.8% |
| 1964 | 45.16 million FAO, current US$ | +14.6% |
| 1965 | 57.41 million FAO, current US$ | +27.1% |
| 1966 | 57.85 million FAO, current US$ | +0.8% |
| 1967 | 41.09 million FAO, current US$ | -29.0% |
| 1968 | 40.51 million FAO, current US$ | -1.4% |
| 1969 | 35.83 million FAO, current US$ | -11.6% |
| 1970 | 49.72 million FAO, current US$ | +38.8% |
| 1971 | 72.55 million FAO, current US$ | +45.9% |
| 1972 | 70.65 million FAO, current US$ | -2.6% |
| 1973 | 79.75 million FAO, current US$ | +12.9% |
| 1974 | 95.58 million FAO, current US$ | +19.8% |
| 1975 | 77.05 million FAO, current US$ | -19.4% |
| 1976 | 85.06 million FAO, current US$ | +10.4% |
| 1977 | 92.94 million FAO, current US$ | +9.3% |
| 1978 | 130.79 million FAO, current US$ | +40.7% |
| 1979 | 107.69 million FAO, current US$ | -17.7% |
| 1980 | 213.50 million FAO, current US$ | +98.2% |
| 1981 | 139.12 million FAO, current US$ | -34.8% |
| 1982 | 144.70 million FAO, current US$ | +4.0% |
| 1983 | 138.21 million FAO, current US$ | -4.5% |
| 1984 | 200.24 million FAO, current US$ | +44.9% |
| 1985 | 152.29 million FAO, current US$ | -23.9% |
| 1986 | 163.67 million FAO, current US$ | +7.5% |
| 1987 | 141.67 million FAO, current US$ | -13.4% |
| 1988 | 137.87 million FAO, current US$ | -2.7% |
| 1989 | 168.51 million FAO, current US$ | +22.2% |
| 1990 | 228.83 million FAO, current US$ | +35.8% |
| 1991 | 185.85 million FAO, current US$ | -18.8% |
| 1992 | 341.38 million FAO, current US$ | +83.7% |
| 1993 | 262.89 million FAO, current US$ | -23.0% |
| 1994 | 435.28 million FAO, current US$ | +65.6% |
| 1995 | 389.04 million FAO, current US$ | -10.6% |
| 1996 | 372.75 million FAO, current US$ | -4.2% |
| 1997 | 552.22 million FAO, current US$ | +48.1% |
| 1998 | 559.56 million FAO, current US$ | +1.3% |
| 1999 | 350.98 million FAO, current US$ | -37.3% |
| 2000 | 500.96 million FAO, current US$ | +42.7% |
| 2001 | 548.70 million FAO, current US$ | +9.5% |
| 2002 | 390.53 million FAO, current US$ | -28.8% |
| 2003 | 440.09 million FAO, current US$ | +12.7% |
| 2004 | 490.99 million FAO, current US$ | +11.6% |
| 2005 | 616.39 million FAO, current US$ | +25.5% |
| 2006 | 776.06 million FAO, current US$ | +25.9% |
| 2007 | 1.06 billion FAO, current US$ | +36.1% |
| 2008 | 1.34 billion FAO, current US$ | +27.2% |
| 2009 | 1.62 billion FAO, current US$ | +20.4% |
| 2010 | 1.50 billion FAO, current US$ | -7.2% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 1.50 billion FAO, current US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 610.56 million FAO, current US$, 2.5× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 1.50 billion FAO, current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 350.67 million FAO, current US$, 4.3× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 44.26 million FAO, current US$ | 35.83 million FAO, current US$ | 57.85 million FAO, current US$ | 9 |
| 1970s | 86.18 million FAO, current US$ | 49.72 million FAO, current US$ | 130.79 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 159.98 million FAO, current US$ | 137.87 million FAO, current US$ | 213.50 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 367.88 million FAO, current US$ | 185.85 million FAO, current US$ | 559.56 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 778.11 million FAO, current US$ | 390.53 million FAO, current US$ | 1.62 billion FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.50 billion FAO, current US$ | 1.50 billion FAO, current US$ | 1.50 billion FAO, current US$ | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is total agricultural imports in Kenya?
- Total agricultural imports in Kenya was 1.50 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 Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 1.62 billion FAO, current US$ in 2009.
- What is the lowest total agricultural imports recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 35.83 million FAO, current US$ in 1969.
- How does Kenya rank for total agricultural imports?
- Kenya ranks 11th out of 53 countries with data for 2010.
- Is total agricultural imports rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 199.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya 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.