Total agricultural imports in North Africa
North Africa: Total agricultural imports was 26.97 billion FAO, current US$ in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2010)
26.97 billion FAO, current US$
Change on year
up 16.8%
Rank
5th
of 6 groups
All-time high
27.96 billion FAO, current US$
in 2008
All-time low
672.83 million FAO, current US$
in 1962
Years of data
50
1961–2010
Total agricultural imports in North Africa, 1961–2010
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in FAO, current US$.
Analysis
North Africa recorded 26.97 billion FAO, current US$ for total agricultural imports in 2010.
That represents a change of up 16.8% on the previous year and up 172.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total agricultural imports in North Africa peaked at 27.96 billion FAO, current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 672.83 million FAO, current US$, in 1962.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total agricultural imports in North Africa, year by year
| Year | FAO, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 675.45 million FAO, current US$ | — |
| 1962 | 672.83 million FAO, current US$ | -0.4% |
| 1963 | 680.13 million FAO, current US$ | +1.1% |
| 1964 | 755.30 million FAO, current US$ | +11.1% |
| 1965 | 747.27 million FAO, current US$ | -1.1% |
| 1966 | 797.55 million FAO, current US$ | +6.7% |
| 1967 | 880.57 million FAO, current US$ | +10.4% |
| 1968 | 735.33 million FAO, current US$ | -16.5% |
| 1969 | 683.66 million FAO, current US$ | -7.0% |
| 1970 | 769.03 million FAO, current US$ | +12.5% |
| 1971 | 970.08 million FAO, current US$ | +26.1% |
| 1972 | 1.08 billion FAO, current US$ | +11.3% |
| 1973 | 1.54 billion FAO, current US$ | +42.2% |
| 1974 | 3.34 billion FAO, current US$ | +117.6% |
| 1975 | 4.46 billion FAO, current US$ | +33.6% |
| 1976 | 3.65 billion FAO, current US$ | -18.2% |
| 1977 | 4.42 billion FAO, current US$ | +21.1% |
| 1978 | 5.27 billion FAO, current US$ | +19.2% |
| 1979 | 5.48 billion FAO, current US$ | +3.9% |
| 1980 | 7.42 billion FAO, current US$ | +35.4% |
| 1981 | 9.30 billion FAO, current US$ | +25.3% |
| 1982 | 7.97 billion FAO, current US$ | -14.2% |
| 1983 | 8.02 billion FAO, current US$ | +0.6% |
| 1984 | 8.59 billion FAO, current US$ | +7.1% |
| 1985 | 8.36 billion FAO, current US$ | -2.7% |
| 1986 | 7.55 billion FAO, current US$ | -9.6% |
| 1987 | 6.63 billion FAO, current US$ | -12.2% |
| 1988 | 7.76 billion FAO, current US$ | +17.0% |
| 1989 | 9.21 billion FAO, current US$ | +18.6% |
| 1990 | 8.36 billion FAO, current US$ | -9.1% |
| 1991 | 7.51 billion FAO, current US$ | -10.3% |
| 1992 | 8.07 billion FAO, current US$ | +7.6% |
| 1993 | 7.96 billion FAO, current US$ | -1.4% |
| 1994 | 9.10 billion FAO, current US$ | +14.4% |
| 1995 | 10.85 billion FAO, current US$ | +19.2% |
| 1996 | 10.52 billion FAO, current US$ | -3.0% |
| 1997 | 9.92 billion FAO, current US$ | -5.7% |
| 1998 | 10.04 billion FAO, current US$ | +1.2% |
| 1999 | 9.37 billion FAO, current US$ | -6.7% |
| 2000 | 9.89 billion FAO, current US$ | +5.6% |
| 2001 | 10.20 billion FAO, current US$ | +3.1% |
| 2002 | 10.39 billion FAO, current US$ | +1.9% |
| 2003 | 9.44 billion FAO, current US$ | -9.1% |
| 2004 | 11.72 billion FAO, current US$ | +24.1% |
| 2005 | 12.88 billion FAO, current US$ | +9.9% |
| 2006 | 13.51 billion FAO, current US$ | +4.9% |
| 2007 | 19.85 billion FAO, current US$ | +46.9% |
| 2008 | 27.96 billion FAO, current US$ | +40.9% |
| 2009 | 23.10 billion FAO, current US$ | -17.4% |
| 2010 | 26.97 billion FAO, current US$ | +16.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 736.46 million FAO, current US$ | 672.83 million FAO, current US$ | 880.57 million FAO, current US$ | 9 |
| 1970s | 3.10 billion FAO, current US$ | 769.03 million FAO, current US$ | 5.48 billion FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 8.08 billion FAO, current US$ | 6.63 billion FAO, current US$ | 9.30 billion FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.17 billion FAO, current US$ | 7.51 billion FAO, current US$ | 10.85 billion FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 14.90 billion FAO, current US$ | 9.44 billion FAO, current US$ | 27.96 billion FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 26.97 billion FAO, current US$ | 26.97 billion FAO, current US$ | 26.97 billion FAO, current US$ | 1 |
Countries ranked near North Africa
- 2 Algeria 6.22 billion FAO, current US$ compare
- 3 Nigeria 5.64 billion FAO, current US$ compare
- 4 South Africa 4.94 billion FAO, current US$ compare
- 5 Morocco 4.18 billion FAO, current US$ compare
- 6 Angola 2.31 billion FAO, current US$ compare
- 7 Libya 2.22 billion FAO, current US$ compare
- 8 Sudan 2.14 billion FAO, current US$ compare
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)
- 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)
- Other long-term inflows, net 54.17 million BoP, current US$ (1994)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total agricultural imports in North Africa?
- Total agricultural imports in North Africa was 26.97 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 North Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 27.96 billion FAO, current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest total agricultural imports recorded in North Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 672.83 million FAO, current US$ in 1962.
- How does North Africa rank for total agricultural imports?
- North Africa ranks 5th out of 6 groups with data for 2010.
- Is total agricultural imports rising or falling in North Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 172.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North 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.