Merchandise exports, WB (current US$) in Chad
Chad: Merchandise exports, WB (current US$) was 3.32 billion current US$ in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise exports, WB in Chad, 1984–2010
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2010, merchandise exports, wb in Chad stood at 3.32 billion current US$.
The figure is up 22.4% on the previous year and up 1,698.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise exports, wb in Chad peaked at 4.25 billion current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 88.00 million current US$, in 1985.
Chad ranks 21st of 51 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise exports, WB (current US$) in Chad, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 110.00 million current US$ | — |
| 1985 | 88.00 million current US$ | -20.0% |
| 1986 | 99.00 million current US$ | +12.5% |
| 1987 | 109.44 million current US$ | +10.5% |
| 1988 | 144.03 million current US$ | +31.6% |
| 1989 | 155.36 million current US$ | +7.9% |
| 1990 | 193.56 million current US$ | +24.6% |
| 1991 | 193.54 million current US$ | -0.0% |
| 1992 | 182.09 million current US$ | -5.9% |
| 1993 | 151.86 million current US$ | -16.6% |
| 1994 | 135.30 million current US$ | -10.9% |
| 1995 | 242.90 million current US$ | +79.5% |
| 1996 | 238.30 million current US$ | -1.9% |
| 1997 | 242.50 million current US$ | +1.8% |
| 1998 | 256.80 million current US$ | +5.9% |
| 1999 | 188.20 million current US$ | -26.7% |
| 2000 | 184.40 million current US$ | -2.0% |
| 2001 | 181.00 million current US$ | -1.8% |
| 2002 | 185.60 million current US$ | +2.5% |
| 2003 | 604.00 million current US$ | +225.4% |
| 2004 | 2.18 billion current US$ | +261.5% |
| 2005 | 2.95 billion current US$ | +35.3% |
| 2006 | 3.48 billion current US$ | +17.7% |
| 2007 | 3.68 billion current US$ | +5.8% |
| 2008 | 4.25 billion current US$ | +15.6% |
| 2009 | 2.71 billion current US$ | -36.3% |
| 2010 | 3.32 billion current US$ | +22.4% |
Chad compared with similar countries
- Chad's 3.32 billion current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 597.02 million current US$, 5.6× the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Chad's 3.32 billion current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.26 billion current US$, 1.5× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Merchandise exports, WB (current US$) 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 | +261.5% | 604.00 million current US$ | 2.18 billion current US$ |
| 2003 | +225.4% | 185.60 million current US$ | 604.00 million current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 117.64 million current US$ | 88.00 million current US$ | 155.36 million current US$ | 6 |
| 1990s | 202.51 million current US$ | 135.30 million current US$ | 256.80 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.04 billion current US$ | 181.00 million current US$ | 4.25 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.32 billion current US$ | 3.32 billion current US$ | 3.32 billion current US$ | 1 |
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- Commodity Import Price Index, Individual Commodites Weighted by Ratio 99.73 (2025)
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- 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, wb in Chad?
- Merchandise exports, wb in Chad was 3.32 billion current US$ in 2010, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise exports, wb recorded in Chad?
- The highest recorded value was 4.25 billion current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest merchandise exports, wb recorded in Chad?
- The lowest recorded value was 88.00 million current US$ in 1985.
- How does Chad rank for merchandise exports, wb?
- Chad ranks 21st out of 51 countries with data for 2010.
- Is merchandise exports, wb rising or falling in Chad?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,698.1%. 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, WB (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Merchandise exports (current US$) 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 current U.S. dollars.