Demersal Fish — Import quantity in Western Africa

Western Africa: Demersal Fish — Import quantity was 184 1000 t in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
184 1000 t
Change on year
unchanged
Rank
16th
of 31 groups
All-time high
1,120 1000 t
in 2011
All-time low
163 1000 t
in 2016
Years of data
14
2010–2023

Demersal Fish — Import quantity in Western Africa, 2010–2023

2004006008001.0k1.2k2010201620232010: 998 1000 t2011: 1.1k 1000 t2012: 544 1000 t2013: 409 1000 t2014: 304 1000 t2015: 406 1000 t2016: 163 1000 t2017: 276 1000 t2018: 284 1000 t2019: 289 1000 t2020: 354 1000 t2021: 184 1000 t2022: 184 1000 t2023: 184 1000 t

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for demersal fish — import quantity in Western Africa is 184 1000 t, measured in 2023.

The figure is down 55.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, demersal fish — import quantity in Western Africa peaked at 1,120 1000 t in 2011 and was at its lowest, 163 1000 t, in 2016.

That places Western Africa 16th out of 31 groups with data for 2023, putting it 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 479.3 1000 t 163 1000 t 1,120 1000 t 10
2020s 226.5 1000 t 184 1000 t 354 1000 t 4

Countries ranked near Western Africa

  1. 13 Sweden 267 1000 t compare
  2. 14 Brazil 210 1000 t compare
  3. 15 Canada 178 1000 t compare
  4. 16 Belgium 129 1000 t compare
  5. 16 Nigeria 129 1000 t compare
  6. 18 Russian Federation 124 1000 t compare
  7. 19 Australia and New Zealand 119 1000 t compare

See the full ranking of 211 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is demersal fish — import quantity in Western Africa?
Demersal fish — import quantity in Western Africa was 184 1000 t in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest demersal fish — import quantity recorded in Western Africa?
The highest recorded value was 1,120 1000 t in 2011.
What is the lowest demersal fish — import quantity recorded in Western Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 163 1000 t in 2016.
How does Western Africa rank for demersal fish — import quantity?
Western Africa ranks 16th out of 31 groups with data for 2023.
Is demersal fish — import quantity rising or falling in Western Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 55.0%. 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 Demersal Fish — Import quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Demersal Fish — Import quantity
Unit
1000 t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
211 places, 2,870 data points, 2010–2023
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