Total agricultural imports in South Africa
South Africa: Total agricultural imports was 4.94 billion FAO, current US$ in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2010)
4.94 billion FAO, current US$
Change on year
up 13.2%
World rank
4th
of 53 countries
All-time high
4.94 billion FAO, current US$
in 2010
All-time low
134.99 million FAO, current US$
in 1962
Years of data
50
1961–2010
Total agricultural imports in South Africa, 1961–2010
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in FAO, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total agricultural imports in South Africa is 4.94 billion FAO, current US$, measured in 2010. That is the highest value across all 50 years on record.
That represents a change of up 13.2% on the previous year and up 254.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total agricultural imports in South Africa peaked at 4.94 billion FAO, current US$ in 2010 and was at its lowest, 134.99 million FAO, current US$, in 1962.
South Africa ranks 4th of 53 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total agricultural imports in South Africa, year by year
| Year | FAO, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 138.89 million FAO, current US$ | — |
| 1962 | 134.99 million FAO, current US$ | -2.8% |
| 1963 | 179.72 million FAO, current US$ | +33.1% |
| 1964 | 193.46 million FAO, current US$ | +7.6% |
| 1965 | 187.50 million FAO, current US$ | -3.1% |
| 1966 | 245.75 million FAO, current US$ | +31.1% |
| 1967 | 230.74 million FAO, current US$ | -6.1% |
| 1968 | 204.40 million FAO, current US$ | -11.4% |
| 1969 | 224.30 million FAO, current US$ | +9.7% |
| 1970 | 268.97 million FAO, current US$ | +19.9% |
| 1971 | 279.16 million FAO, current US$ | +3.8% |
| 1972 | 260.82 million FAO, current US$ | -6.6% |
| 1973 | 377.92 million FAO, current US$ | +44.9% |
| 1974 | 508.69 million FAO, current US$ | +34.6% |
| 1975 | 523.61 million FAO, current US$ | +2.9% |
| 1976 | 514.24 million FAO, current US$ | -1.8% |
| 1977 | 514.09 million FAO, current US$ | -0.0% |
| 1978 | 488.63 million FAO, current US$ | -5.0% |
| 1979 | 575.78 million FAO, current US$ | +17.8% |
| 1980 | 678.55 million FAO, current US$ | +17.8% |
| 1981 | 868.35 million FAO, current US$ | +28.0% |
| 1982 | 672.44 million FAO, current US$ | -22.6% |
| 1983 | 999.27 million FAO, current US$ | +48.6% |
| 1984 | 1.26 billion FAO, current US$ | +26.2% |
| 1985 | 698.93 million FAO, current US$ | -44.6% |
| 1986 | 724.59 million FAO, current US$ | +3.7% |
| 1987 | 902.18 million FAO, current US$ | +24.5% |
| 1988 | 1.01 billion FAO, current US$ | +11.5% |
| 1989 | 920.83 million FAO, current US$ | -8.5% |
| 1990 | 925.98 million FAO, current US$ | +0.6% |
| 1991 | 949.60 million FAO, current US$ | +2.6% |
| 1992 | 1.67 billion FAO, current US$ | +75.5% |
| 1993 | 1.30 billion FAO, current US$ | -22.0% |
| 1994 | 1.48 billion FAO, current US$ | +14.0% |
| 1995 | 1.96 billion FAO, current US$ | +32.4% |
| 1996 | 1.88 billion FAO, current US$ | -4.3% |
| 1997 | 1.85 billion FAO, current US$ | -1.6% |
| 1998 | 1.70 billion FAO, current US$ | -7.9% |
| 1999 | 1.29 billion FAO, current US$ | -24.1% |
| 2000 | 1.39 billion FAO, current US$ | +7.9% |
| 2001 | 1.24 billion FAO, current US$ | -10.6% |
| 2002 | 1.45 billion FAO, current US$ | +16.1% |
| 2003 | 1.87 billion FAO, current US$ | +29.1% |
| 2004 | 2.68 billion FAO, current US$ | +43.5% |
| 2005 | 2.73 billion FAO, current US$ | +1.8% |
| 2006 | 3.26 billion FAO, current US$ | +19.6% |
| 2007 | 4.39 billion FAO, current US$ | +34.5% |
| 2008 | 4.91 billion FAO, current US$ | +11.9% |
| 2009 | 4.36 billion FAO, current US$ | -11.1% |
| 2010 | 4.94 billion FAO, current US$ | +13.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 193.31 million FAO, current US$ | 134.99 million FAO, current US$ | 245.75 million FAO, current US$ | 9 |
| 1970s | 431.19 million FAO, current US$ | 260.82 million FAO, current US$ | 575.78 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 873.25 million FAO, current US$ | 672.44 million FAO, current US$ | 1.26 billion FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.50 billion FAO, current US$ | 925.98 million FAO, current US$ | 1.96 billion FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.83 billion FAO, current US$ | 1.24 billion FAO, current US$ | 4.91 billion FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.94 billion FAO, current US$ | 4.94 billion FAO, current US$ | 4.94 billion FAO, current US$ | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is total agricultural imports in South Africa?
- Total agricultural imports in South Africa was 4.94 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 South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 4.94 billion FAO, current US$ in 2010.
- What is the lowest total agricultural imports recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 134.99 million FAO, current US$ in 1962.
- How does South Africa rank for total agricultural imports?
- South Africa ranks 4th out of 53 countries with data for 2010.
- Is total agricultural imports rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 254.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South 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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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.