Merchandise exports, WB (current US$) in Sudan
Sudan: Merchandise exports, WB (current US$) was 12.72 billion current US$ in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2008)
12.72 billion current US$
Change on year
up 42.9%
World rank
9th
of 51 countries
All-time high
12.72 billion current US$
in 2008
All-time low
213.40 million current US$
in 1992
Years of data
42
1967–2008
Merchandise exports, WB in Sudan, 1967–2008
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Sudan recorded 12.72 billion current US$ for merchandise exports, wb in 2008. That is the highest value across all 42 years on record.
The figure is up 42.9% on the previous year and up 2,033.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise exports, wb in Sudan peaked at 12.72 billion current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 213.40 million current US$, in 1992.
Sudan ranks 9th of 51 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise exports, WB (current US$) in Sudan, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 229.70 million current US$ | — |
| 1968 | 250.25 million current US$ | +8.9% |
| 1969 | 270.25 million current US$ | +8.0% |
| 1970 | 296.66 million current US$ | +9.8% |
| 1971 | 316.88 million current US$ | +6.8% |
| 1972 | 382.91 million current US$ | +20.8% |
| 1973 | 412.73 million current US$ | +7.8% |
| 1974 | 398.10 million current US$ | -3.5% |
| 1975 | 481.27 million current US$ | +20.9% |
| 1976 | 572.75 million current US$ | +19.0% |
| 1977 | 658.20 million current US$ | +14.9% |
| 1978 | 563.00 million current US$ | -14.5% |
| 1979 | 514.10 million current US$ | -8.7% |
| 1980 | 689.40 million current US$ | +34.1% |
| 1981 | 792.70 million current US$ | +15.0% |
| 1982 | 400.90 million current US$ | -49.4% |
| 1983 | 514.20 million current US$ | +28.3% |
| 1984 | 519.00 million current US$ | +0.9% |
| 1985 | 444.20 million current US$ | -14.4% |
| 1986 | 326.80 million current US$ | -26.4% |
| 1987 | 265.00 million current US$ | -18.9% |
| 1988 | 427.00 million current US$ | +61.1% |
| 1989 | 544.40 million current US$ | +27.5% |
| 1990 | 326.50 million current US$ | -40.0% |
| 1991 | 302.50 million current US$ | -7.4% |
| 1992 | 213.40 million current US$ | -29.5% |
| 1993 | 306.30 million current US$ | +43.5% |
| 1994 | 523.90 million current US$ | +71.0% |
| 1995 | 555.70 million current US$ | +6.1% |
| 1996 | 620.30 million current US$ | +11.6% |
| 1997 | 594.20 million current US$ | -4.2% |
| 1998 | 596.00 million current US$ | +0.3% |
| 1999 | 780.00 million current US$ | +30.9% |
| 2000 | 1.86 billion current US$ | +139.0% |
| 2001 | 1.70 billion current US$ | -8.9% |
| 2002 | 1.95 billion current US$ | +14.7% |
| 2003 | 2.58 billion current US$ | +32.2% |
| 2004 | 3.78 billion current US$ | +46.6% |
| 2005 | 4.88 billion current US$ | +29.1% |
| 2006 | 5.81 billion current US$ | +19.2% |
| 2007 | 8.90 billion current US$ | +53.1% |
| 2008 | 12.72 billion current US$ | +42.9% |
Sudan compared with similar countries
- Sudan's 12.72 billion current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 597.02 million current US$, 21.3× the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Sudan's 12.72 billion current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.26 billion current US$, 5.6× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 250.07 million current US$ | 229.70 million current US$ | 270.25 million current US$ | 3 |
| 1970s | 459.66 million current US$ | 296.66 million current US$ | 658.20 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 492.36 million current US$ | 265.00 million current US$ | 792.70 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 481.88 million current US$ | 213.40 million current US$ | 780.00 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.91 billion current US$ | 1.70 billion current US$ | 12.72 billion current US$ | 9 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise exports, wb in Sudan?
- Merchandise exports, wb in Sudan was 12.72 billion current US$ in 2008, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise exports, wb recorded in Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 12.72 billion current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest merchandise exports, wb recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 213.40 million current US$ in 1992.
- How does Sudan rank for merchandise exports, wb?
- Sudan ranks 9th out of 51 countries with data for 2008.
- Is merchandise exports, wb rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,033.9%. 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, 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.