Net food imports by crop - Soybeans in South Africa

South Africa: Net food imports by crop - Soybeans was 7,359 in 2019. β—† Volatile

Latest (2019)
7,359
Change on year
up 4.4%
World rank
53rd
of 165 countries
All-time high
270,589
in 2016
All-time low
-61,356
in 1997
Years of data
59
1961–2019

Net food imports by crop - Soybeans in South Africa, 1961–2019

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Source: FAOSTAT. Available at: http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for net food imports by crop - soybeans in South Africa is 7,359, measured in 2019.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.4% on the previous year and up 1,499.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net food imports by crop - soybeans in South Africa peaked at 270,589 in 2016 and was at its lowest, -61,356, in 1997.

That places South Africa 53rd out of 165 countries with data for 2019, 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
1960s -951.56 -5,392 -2 9
1970s -7,159 -40,694 2,711 10
1980s -14,519 -57,249 7,603 10
1990s 56,033 -61,356 183,410 10
2000s 34,326 460 117,827 10
2010s 60,994 981 270,589 10

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 50 Bosnia and Herzegovina 9,634 compare
  2. 51 Azerbaijan, Republic of 9,559 compare
  3. 52 Rwanda 8,557 compare
  4. 54 Tanzania 7,100 compare
  5. 55 Botswana 5,235 compare
  6. 56 Libya 4,859 compare

See the full ranking of 165 places β†’

More reference data data for South Africa

All data for South Africa β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is net food imports by crop - soybeans in South Africa?
Net food imports by crop - soybeans in South Africa was 7,359 in 2019, according to FAOSTAT. Available at: http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data.
What is the highest net food imports by crop - soybeans recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 270,589 in 2016.
What is the lowest net food imports by crop - soybeans recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was -61,356 in 1997.
How does South Africa rank for net food imports by crop - soybeans?
South Africa ranks 53rd out of 165 countries with data for 2019.
Is net food imports by crop - soybeans rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 1,499.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Africa data come from?
The figures come from FAOSTAT. Available at: http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data, published as part of Net food imports by crop - Soybeans. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Net food imports by crop - Soybeans
Source
FAOSTAT. Available at: http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
165 places, 6,626 data points, 1961–2019
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Net food imports are generated from FAOSTAT, taking Export level (tonnes) from the Import level (tonnes) [both under Trade: Crops and Livestock Products]. Net food imports are a proxy for the country's vulnerability to global food prices.