Cereals, other — Import quantity in Western Africa

Western Africa: Cereals, other — Import quantity was 967 1000 t in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
967 1000 t
Change on year
up 127.0%
Rank
12th
of 31 regions
All-time high
967 1000 t
in 2023
All-time low
28 1000 t
in 2011
Years of data
14
2010–2023

Cereals, other — Import quantity in Western Africa, 2010–2023

02004006008001.0k2010201620232010: 115 1000 t2011: 28 1000 t2012: 49 1000 t2013: 36 1000 t2014: 64 1000 t2015: 65 1000 t2016: 78 1000 t2017: 137 1000 t2018: 609 1000 t2019: 610 1000 t2020: 462 1000 t2021: 485 1000 t2022: 426 1000 t2023: 967 1000 t

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 t.

Analysis

Western Africa recorded 967 1000 t for cereals, other — import quantity in 2023. That is the highest value across all 14 years on record.

The figure is up 127.0% on the previous year and up 2,586.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, cereals, other — import quantity in Western Africa peaked at 967 1000 t in 2023 and was at its lowest, 28 1000 t, in 2011.

Western Africa ranks 12th of 31 regions on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 179.1 1000 t 28 1000 t 610 1000 t 10
2020s 585 1000 t 426 1000 t 967 1000 t 4

Countries ranked near Western Africa

  1. 9 Kenya 271 1000 t compare
  2. 10 Belgium 263 1000 t compare
  3. 11 France 233 1000 t compare
  4. 12 Liberia 215 1000 t compare
  5. 13 Italy 207 1000 t compare
  6. 14 United Arab Emirates 206 1000 t compare
  7. 15 Canada 182 1000 t compare

See the full ranking of 213 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is cereals, other — import quantity in Western Africa?
Cereals, other — import quantity in Western Africa was 967 1000 t in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest cereals, other — import quantity recorded in Western Africa?
The highest recorded value was 967 1000 t in 2023.
What is the lowest cereals, other — import quantity recorded in Western Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 28 1000 t in 2011.
How does Western Africa rank for cereals, other — import quantity?
Western Africa ranks 12th out of 31 regions with data for 2023.
Is cereals, other — import quantity rising or falling in Western Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 2,586.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Western Africa data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Cereals, other — Import quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Cereals, other — Import quantity
Unit
1000 t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
213 places, 2,892 data points, 2010–2023
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