Changes in inventories (constant LCU) in Brazil
Brazil: Changes in inventories (constant LCU) was 49.22 billion constant LCU in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Changes in inventories in Brazil, 1990–2010
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
Brazil recorded 49.22 billion constant LCU for changes in inventories in 2010.
The figure is up 545.4% on the previous year and up 203.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, changes in inventories in Brazil peaked at 80.84 billion constant LCU in 2008 and was at its lowest, -72.88 billion constant LCU, in 1995.
That places Brazil 28th out of 118 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Changes in inventories (constant LCU) in Brazil, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | -10.38 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1991 | 35.09 billion constant LCU | -438.2% |
| 1992 | 10.75 billion constant LCU | -69.4% |
| 1993 | 34.49 billion constant LCU | +220.8% |
| 1994 | 32.64 billion constant LCU | -5.4% |
| 1995 | -72.88 billion constant LCU | -323.3% |
| 1996 | -34.18 billion constant LCU | -53.1% |
| 1997 | -34.96 billion constant LCU | +2.3% |
| 1998 | -9.75 billion constant LCU | -72.1% |
| 1999 | 9.68 billion constant LCU | -199.3% |
| 2000 | 16.20 billion constant LCU | +67.4% |
| 2001 | 8.89 billion constant LCU | -45.2% |
| 2002 | -13.50 billion constant LCU | -251.9% |
| 2003 | 7.21 billion constant LCU | -153.4% |
| 2004 | 17.92 billion constant LCU | +148.7% |
| 2005 | 4.64 billion constant LCU | -74.1% |
| 2006 | 19.68 billion constant LCU | +323.8% |
| 2007 | 62.78 billion constant LCU | +219.1% |
| 2008 | 80.84 billion constant LCU | +28.8% |
| 2009 | -11.05 billion constant LCU | -113.7% |
| 2010 | 49.22 billion constant LCU | -545.4% |
Brazil compared with similar countries
- Brazil's 49.22 billion constant LCU is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.23 billion constant LCU, 15.2× the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Brazil's 49.22 billion constant LCU is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 425.04 million constant LCU, 115.8× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -3.95 billion constant LCU | -72.88 billion constant LCU | 35.09 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 19.36 billion constant LCU | -13.50 billion constant LCU | 80.84 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 49.22 billion constant LCU | 49.22 billion constant LCU | 49.22 billion constant LCU | 1 |
Countries ranked near Brazil
More economy & growth data for Brazil
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate -33.14 % change on previous year (2025)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.56 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 8.19 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0088 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 94.51 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 3.03 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0064 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 69.01 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 2.71 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is changes in inventories in Brazil?
- Changes in inventories in Brazil was 49.22 billion constant LCU in 2010, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest changes in inventories recorded in Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 80.84 billion constant LCU in 2008.
- What is the lowest changes in inventories recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was -72.88 billion constant LCU in 1995.
- How does Brazil rank for changes in inventories?
- Brazil ranks 28th out of 118 countries with data for 2010.
- Is changes in inventories rising or falling in Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is up 203.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brazil data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Changes in inventories (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Changes in inventories is the value of entries into inventories less the value of withdrawals and less the value of any recurrent losses of goods held in inventories during the accounting period.This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.