Merchandise exports (constant US$) in Eritrea
Eritrea: Merchandise exports (constant US$) was 32.79 million constant US$ in 2006. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise exports in Eritrea, 1992–2006
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
Eritrea recorded 32.79 million constant US$ for merchandise exports in 2006.
That represents a change of up 10.8% on the previous year and down 64.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise exports in Eritrea peaked at 93.48 million constant US$ in 1996 and was at its lowest, 16.23 million constant US$, in 1992.
That places Eritrea 42nd out of 48 countries with data for 2006, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise exports (constant US$) in Eritrea, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 16.23 million constant US$ | — |
| 1993 | 37.65 million constant US$ | +132.0% |
| 1994 | 65.90 million constant US$ | +75.0% |
| 1995 | 80.60 million constant US$ | +22.3% |
| 1996 | 93.48 million constant US$ | +16.0% |
| 1997 | 51.47 million constant US$ | -44.9% |
| 1998 | 26.79 million constant US$ | -48.0% |
| 1999 | 18.81 million constant US$ | -29.8% |
| 2000 | 33.61 million constant US$ | +78.7% |
| 2001 | 23.18 million constant US$ | -31.0% |
| 2002 | 39.31 million constant US$ | +69.6% |
| 2003 | 24.20 million constant US$ | -38.4% |
| 2004 | 23.67 million constant US$ | -2.2% |
| 2005 | 29.60 million constant US$ | +25.0% |
| 2006 | 32.79 million constant US$ | +10.8% |
Eritrea compared with similar countries
- Eritrea's 32.79 million constant US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 658.07 million constant US$, 5% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
- Eritrea's 32.79 million constant US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 916.43 million constant US$, 4% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 48.87 million constant US$ | 16.23 million constant US$ | 93.48 million constant US$ | 8 |
| 2000s | 29.48 million constant US$ | 23.18 million constant US$ | 39.31 million constant US$ | 7 |
Countries ranked near Eritrea
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Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise exports in Eritrea?
- Merchandise exports in Eritrea was 32.79 million constant US$ in 2006, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise exports recorded in Eritrea?
- The highest recorded value was 93.48 million constant US$ in 1996.
- What is the lowest merchandise exports recorded in Eritrea?
- The lowest recorded value was 16.23 million constant US$ in 1992.
- How does Eritrea rank for merchandise exports?
- Eritrea ranks 42nd out of 48 countries with data for 2006.
- Is merchandise exports rising or falling in Eritrea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 64.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eritrea 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.