Merchandise export price index in Congo
Congo: Merchandise export price index was 669.41 1987 = 100 in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise export price index in Congo, 1984–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in 1987 = 100.
Analysis
The most recent figure for merchandise export price index in Congo is 669.41 1987 = 100, measured in 2011.
That represents a change of up 2.1% on the previous year and up 122.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise export price index in Congo peaked at 715.81 1987 = 100 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 54.62 1987 = 100, in 1989.
That places Congo 2nd out of 50 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 89.08 1987 = 100 | 54.62 1987 = 100 | 100 1987 = 100 | 6 |
| 1990s | 135.94 1987 = 100 | 75.99 1987 = 100 | 212.08 1987 = 100 | 10 |
| 2000s | 448.76 1987 = 100 | 301.1 1987 = 100 | 715.81 1987 = 100 | 10 |
| 2010s | 662.37 1987 = 100 | 655.33 1987 = 100 | 669.41 1987 = 100 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Congo
More trade data for Congo
- Net long-term borrowing 0 BoP, current US$ (2011)
- Pesticides imports 2.35 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Food imports excluding fish 257.80 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Total agricultural imports 299.05 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports 71.39 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports quantity 201,697 FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Total agricultural exports 32.96 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports 1.52 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports quantity 4,620 FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Merchandise exports, WB 12.09 billion current US$ (2011)
Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise export price index in Congo?
- Merchandise export price index in Congo was 669.41 1987 = 100 in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise export price index recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 715.81 1987 = 100 in 2008.
- What is the lowest merchandise export price index recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 54.62 1987 = 100 in 1989.
- How does Congo rank for merchandise export price index?
- Congo ranks 2nd out of 50 countries with data for 2011.
- Is merchandise export price index rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 122.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Merchandise export price index (1987 = 100). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This item is a price index measuring changes in the aggregate price level of a country's merchandise exports f.o.b. over time.