Changes in inventories in Brazil
Brazil: Changes in inventories 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 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
- 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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 30.18 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0132 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 141.79 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 77.68 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 4.84 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0341 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 365 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 8.73 % 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.