Raw cane or beet sugar (centrifugal only) — Import dependency ratio in South Africa
South Africa: Raw cane or beet sugar (centrifugal only) — Import dependency ratio was -0.14 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Raw cane or beet sugar (centrifugal only) — Import dependency ratio in South Africa, 2010–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
Analysis
The most recent figure for raw cane or beet sugar (centrifugal only) — import dependency ratio in South Africa is -0.14, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 250.0% on the previous year and down 180.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, raw cane or beet sugar (centrifugal only) — import dependency ratio in South Africa peaked at 0.12 in 2016 and was at its lowest, -0.35, in 2019.
That places South Africa 80th out of 101 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Raw cane or beet sugar (centrifugal only) — Import dependency ratio in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | -0.07 | — |
| 2011 | -0.03 | -57.1% |
| 2012 | -0.04 | +33.3% |
| 2013 | -0.05 | +25.0% |
| 2014 | -0.14 | +180.0% |
| 2015 | 0.05 | -135.7% |
| 2016 | 0.12 | +140.0% |
| 2017 | 0.04 | -66.7% |
| 2018 | -0.15 | -475.0% |
| 2019 | -0.35 | +133.3% |
| 2020 | -0.16 | -54.3% |
| 2021 | 0.01 | -106.2% |
| 2022 | -0.04 | -500.0% |
| 2023 | -0.14 | +250.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | -0.062 | -0.35 | 0.12 | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.0825 | -0.16 | 0.01 | 4 |
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More agriculture & rural data for South Africa
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 7.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0283 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 186.56 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.812 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3618 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 2.8% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 2.8% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 2.0% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.0% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is raw cane or beet sugar (centrifugal only) — import dependency ratio in South Africa?
- Raw cane or beet sugar (centrifugal only) — import dependency ratio in South Africa was -0.14 in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest raw cane or beet sugar (centrifugal only) — import dependency ratio recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 0.12 in 2016.
- What is the lowest raw cane or beet sugar (centrifugal only) — import dependency ratio recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.35 in 2019.
- How does South Africa rank for raw cane or beet sugar (centrifugal only) — import dependency ratio?
- South Africa ranks 80th out of 101 countries with data for 2023.
- Is raw cane or beet sugar (centrifugal only) — import dependency ratio rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 180.0%. 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 of the United Nations, published as part of Raw cane or beet sugar (centrifugal only) — Import dependency ratio. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The food and agricultural trade indicators dataset is based on trade, production and gross domestic product (GDP) data. Agri-food trade data are collected, processed and disseminated by FAO according to the standard International Merchandise Trade Statistics (IMTS) Methodology. The data is mainly provided by UNSD, Eurostat, and other national authorities as needed. The source data is checked for outliers, trade partner data is used for non-reporting countries or missing cells, and data on food aid is added to take total cross-border trade flows into account. The trade database includes the following variables: export quantity, export value, import quantity, and import value. It includes all food and agricultural products imported/exported annually by all countries in the world. Production data details are available at https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL and GDP data details are available at https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/MK