Merchandise exports in Chad
Chad: Merchandise exports was 601.11 million constant US$ in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise exports in Chad, 1987–2010
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
In 2010, merchandise exports in Chad stood at 601.11 million constant US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 8.3% on the previous year and up 221.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise exports in Chad peaked at 877.09 million constant US$ in 2005 and was at its lowest, 109.44 million constant US$, in 1987.
That places Chad 32nd out of 48 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise exports in Chad, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 109.44 million constant US$ | — |
| 1988 | 124.71 million constant US$ | +14.0% |
| 1989 | 128.30 million constant US$ | +2.9% |
| 1990 | 131.91 million constant US$ | +2.8% |
| 1991 | 142.56 million constant US$ | +8.1% |
| 1992 | 137.99 million constant US$ | -3.2% |
| 1993 | 131.78 million constant US$ | -4.5% |
| 1994 | 130.72 million constant US$ | -0.8% |
| 1995 | 172.03 million constant US$ | +31.6% |
| 1996 | 167.39 million constant US$ | -2.7% |
| 1997 | 215.59 million constant US$ | +28.8% |
| 1998 | 222.71 million constant US$ | +3.3% |
| 1999 | 187.07 million constant US$ | -16.0% |
| 2000 | 187.07 million constant US$ | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 165.94 million constant US$ | -11.3% |
| 2002 | 187.18 million constant US$ | +12.8% |
| 2003 | 316.51 million constant US$ | +69.1% |
| 2004 | 808.37 million constant US$ | +155.4% |
| 2005 | 877.09 million constant US$ | +8.5% |
| 2006 | 870.07 million constant US$ | -0.8% |
| 2007 | 798.72 million constant US$ | -8.2% |
| 2008 | 650.96 million constant US$ | -18.5% |
| 2009 | 655.52 million constant US$ | +0.7% |
| 2010 | 601.11 million constant US$ | -8.3% |
Chad compared with similar countries
- Chad's 601.11 million constant US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 658.07 million constant US$, 91% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
- Chad's 601.11 million constant US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 916.43 million constant US$, 66% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Merchandise exports in Chad changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | +155.4% | 316.51 million constant US$ | 808.37 million constant US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 120.81 million constant US$ | 109.44 million constant US$ | 128.30 million constant US$ | 3 |
| 1990s | 163.97 million constant US$ | 130.72 million constant US$ | 222.71 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 551.74 million constant US$ | 165.94 million constant US$ | 877.09 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 601.11 million constant US$ | 601.11 million constant US$ | 601.11 million constant US$ | 1 |
Countries ranked near Chad
More trade data for Chad
- Commodity Net Export Price Index, Individual Commodities Weighted by 80.57 (2025)
- Commodity Net Export Price Index, Individual Commodities Weighted by 96.49 (2025)
- Commodity Export Price Index, Individual Commodites Weighted by Ratio 96.23 (2025)
- Commodity Export Price Index, Individual Commodites Weighted by Ratio 74.76 (2025)
- Commodity Import Price Index, Individual Commodites Weighted by Ratio 99.73 (2025)
- Commodity Import Price Index, Individual Commodites Weighted by Ratio 70.38 (2025)
- Extensive Margin, Theil index 0.0584 (2014)
- Export Diversification, Theil index 6 (2014)
- Intensive Margin, Theil index 5.94 (2014)
- Import quality, Mean, US dollar 0.9382 (2014)
Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise exports in Chad?
- Merchandise exports in Chad was 601.11 million constant US$ in 2010, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise exports recorded in Chad?
- The highest recorded value was 877.09 million constant US$ in 2005.
- What is the lowest merchandise exports recorded in Chad?
- The lowest recorded value was 109.44 million constant US$ in 1987.
- How does Chad rank for merchandise exports?
- Chad ranks 32nd out of 48 countries with data for 2010.
- Is merchandise exports rising or falling in Chad?
- Over the last ten years it is up 221.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chad data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Merchandise exports (constant US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Merchandise exports (constant 1987 US$) show the f.o.b. value of goods provided to the rest of the world valued in U.S. dollars. They are classified using the Standard International Trade Classification (SITC). Data are in constant U.S. dollars.