Merchandise exports (constant US$) in Sudan
Sudan: Merchandise exports (constant US$) was 2.20 billion constant US$ in 2003. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2003)
2.20 billion constant US$
Change on year
up 29.3%
World rank
17th
of 48 countries
All-time high
2.20 billion constant US$
in 2003
All-time low
180.62 million constant US$
in 1986
Years of data
37
1967–2003
Merchandise exports in Sudan, 1967–2003
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
In 2003, merchandise exports in Sudan stood at 2.20 billion constant US$. That is the highest value across all 37 years on record.
That represents a change of up 29.3% on the previous year and up 394.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise exports in Sudan peaked at 2.20 billion constant US$ in 2003 and was at its lowest, 180.62 million constant US$, in 1986.
That places Sudan 17th out of 48 countries with data for 2003, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise exports (constant US$) in Sudan, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 239.79 million constant US$ | — |
| 1968 | 267.48 million constant US$ | +11.5% |
| 1969 | 258.75 million constant US$ | -3.3% |
| 1970 | 302.30 million constant US$ | +16.8% |
| 1971 | 366.77 million constant US$ | +21.3% |
| 1972 | 358.48 million constant US$ | -2.3% |
| 1973 | 537.78 million constant US$ | +50.0% |
| 1974 | 421.14 million constant US$ | -21.7% |
| 1975 | 477.98 million constant US$ | +13.5% |
| 1976 | 587.44 million constant US$ | +22.9% |
| 1977 | 770.12 million constant US$ | +31.1% |
| 1978 | 539.51 million constant US$ | -29.9% |
| 1979 | 741.37 million constant US$ | +37.4% |
| 1980 | 716.13 million constant US$ | -3.4% |
| 1981 | 561.36 million constant US$ | -21.6% |
| 1982 | 427.06 million constant US$ | -23.9% |
| 1983 | 533.85 million constant US$ | +25.0% |
| 1984 | 770.84 million constant US$ | +44.4% |
| 1985 | 374.77 million constant US$ | -51.4% |
| 1986 | 180.62 million constant US$ | -51.8% |
| 1987 | 437.10 million constant US$ | +142.0% |
| 1988 | 428.34 million constant US$ | -2.0% |
| 1989 | 609.23 million constant US$ | +42.2% |
| 1990 | 384.55 million constant US$ | -36.9% |
| 1991 | 208.82 million constant US$ | -45.7% |
| 1992 | 239.97 million constant US$ | +14.9% |
| 1993 | 444.00 million constant US$ | +85.0% |
| 1994 | 513.54 million constant US$ | +15.7% |
| 1995 | 566.52 million constant US$ | +10.3% |
| 1996 | 620.30 million constant US$ | +9.5% |
| 1997 | 580.63 million constant US$ | -6.4% |
| 1998 | 573.48 million constant US$ | -1.2% |
| 1999 | 734.46 million constant US$ | +28.1% |
| 2000 | 1.70 billion constant US$ | +131.2% |
| 2001 | 1.51 billion constant US$ | -11.4% |
| 2002 | 1.70 billion constant US$ | +12.9% |
| 2003 | 2.20 billion constant US$ | +29.3% |
Sudan compared with similar countries
- Sudan's 2.20 billion constant US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 658.07 million constant US$, 3.3× the median. (16 countries reporting)
- Sudan's 2.20 billion constant US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 916.43 million constant US$, 2.4× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 255.34 million constant US$ | 239.79 million constant US$ | 267.48 million constant US$ | 3 |
| 1970s | 510.29 million constant US$ | 302.30 million constant US$ | 770.12 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 503.93 million constant US$ | 180.62 million constant US$ | 770.84 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 486.63 million constant US$ | 208.82 million constant US$ | 734.46 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.77 billion constant US$ | 1.51 billion constant US$ | 2.20 billion constant US$ | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise exports in Sudan?
- Merchandise exports in Sudan was 2.20 billion constant US$ in 2003, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise exports recorded in Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 2.20 billion constant US$ in 2003.
- What is the lowest merchandise exports recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 180.62 million constant US$ in 1986.
- How does Sudan rank for merchandise exports?
- Sudan ranks 17th out of 48 countries with data for 2003.
- Is merchandise exports rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 394.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sudan 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.