Merchandise export volume index in Egypt
Egypt: Merchandise export volume index was 256.96 million in 2005. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise export volume index in Egypt, 1987–2005
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
In 2005, merchandise export volume index in Egypt stood at 256.96 million. That is the highest value across all 19 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 23.8% on the previous year and up 102.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise export volume index in Egypt peaked at 256.96 million in 2005 and was at its lowest, 66.05, in 1987.
That places Egypt 2nd out of 45 countries with data for 2005, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise export volume index in Egypt, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 66.05 | — |
| 1988 | 87.26 | +32.1% |
| 1989 | 75.4 | -13.6% |
| 1990 | 79.44 | +5.4% |
| 1991 | 103.87 | +30.8% |
| 1992 | 100 | -3.7% |
| 1993 | 99.51 | -0.5% |
| 1994 | 91.81 | -7.7% |
| 1995 | 126.84 million | +138153911.0% |
| 1996 | 110.98 million | -12.5% |
| 1997 | 107.77 million | -2.9% |
| 1998 | 135.70 million | +25.9% |
| 1999 | 123.41 million | -9.1% |
| 2000 | 161.95 million | +31.2% |
| 2001 | 173.04 million | +6.8% |
| 2002 | 183.93 million | +6.3% |
| 2003 | 192.84 million | +4.8% |
| 2004 | 207.63 million | +7.7% |
| 2005 | 256.96 million | +23.8% |
Egypt compared with similar countries
- Egypt's 256.96 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 228.55, 1124299.9× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Egypt's 256.96 million is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 192.37, 1335785.2× the median. (5 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Merchandise export volume index in Egypt changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | +138153911.0% | 91.81 | 126.84 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 76.23 | 66.05 | 87.26 | 3 |
| 1990s | 60.47 million | 79.44 | 135.70 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 196.06 million | 161.95 million | 256.96 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Egypt
- 1 Mauritania 546.99 million compare
- 3 Gambia 60.99 million compare
- 4 Seychelles 2,626 compare
- 5 Mozambique 1,916 compare
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- Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP 0.7212 (2024)
- Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), per 23.71 units per person (2024)
- Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), per 0.0071 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Exports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), gaps 384.11 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise export volume index in Egypt?
- Merchandise export volume index in Egypt was 256.96 million in 2005, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise export volume index recorded in Egypt?
- The highest recorded value was 256.96 million in 2005.
- What is the lowest merchandise export volume index recorded in Egypt?
- The lowest recorded value was 66.05 in 1987.
- How does Egypt rank for merchandise export volume index?
- Egypt ranks 2nd out of 45 countries with data for 2005.
- Is merchandise export volume index rising or falling in Egypt?
- Over the last ten years it is up 102.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Egypt data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Merchandise export volume index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Merchandise exports volume index with 1987=100.