In 2023, Sierra Leone led global food imports with a 4.76% year-on-year increase, whereas the Comoros saw a slight decline of 1.43%. Significant upticks were noted in the Republic of the Congo (15.57%), Ethiopia (9.65%), and Zimbabwe (7.07%), reflecting growing import reliance. Conversely, Benin, Angola, and the Central African Republic saw sizeable drops, with declines of 7.46%, 2.54%, and 2.84%, respectively. Overall, most countries experienced modest variations, highlighting localized economic and agricultural conditions influencing import needs.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts due to rising global food security concerns, trade policies, and climate resilience efforts. Enhanced global cooperation and technological advancements in supply chain management may further impact food import patterns.
Top countries in Food Imports by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Goods Imports | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Sierra Leone | 40.74 | 2023 | +4.09% | +4.76% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Comoros | 39.13 | 2023 | +2.23% | -1.43% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Kiribati | 39.06 | 2023 | -0.00005% | +0.83% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Gambia | 34.32 | 2023 | +2.69% | +1.26% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Afghanistan | 33.58 | 2023 | +2.98% | -0.27% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Aruba | 32.61 | 2023 | +1.13% | +3.27% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sao Tome and Principe | 32.34 | 2023 | +17.82% | +2.06% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Republic of the Congo | 31.99 | 2023 | +0.43% | +15.57% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Benin | 31.84 | 2023 | +1.16% | -7.46% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Palestine | 31.71 | 2023 | +0.018% | +1.68% | View data |
