Merchandise imports in Chad
Chad: Merchandise imports was 587.71 million constant US$ in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise imports in Chad, 1987–2010
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
In 2010, merchandise imports in Chad stood at 587.71 million constant US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 16.8% on the previous year and up 316.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise imports in Chad peaked at 940.91 million constant US$ in 2002 and was at its lowest, 88.80 million constant US$, in 1996.
That places Chad 35th out of 45 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 351.17 million constant US$ | 338.34 million constant US$ | 366.00 million constant US$ | 3 |
| 1990s | 174.52 million constant US$ | 88.80 million constant US$ | 314.66 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 398.04 million constant US$ | 141.19 million constant US$ | 940.91 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 587.71 million constant US$ | 587.71 million constant US$ | 587.71 million constant US$ | 1 |
Countries ranked near Chad
More trade data for Chad
- Net long-term borrowing 0 BoP, current US$ (2011)
- Pesticides imports 1.35 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Food imports excluding fish 133.75 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Total agricultural imports 163.80 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports 47.63 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports quantity 183,578 FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Total agricultural exports 68.95 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports 0 FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports quantity 0 FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Merchandise exports, WB 3.32 billion current US$ (2010)
Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise imports in Chad?
- Merchandise imports in Chad was 587.71 million constant US$ in 2010, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise imports recorded in Chad?
- The highest recorded value was 940.91 million constant US$ in 2002.
- What is the lowest merchandise imports recorded in Chad?
- The lowest recorded value was 88.80 million constant US$ in 1996.
- How does Chad rank for merchandise imports?
- Chad ranks 35th out of 45 countries with data for 2010.
- Is merchandise imports rising or falling in Chad?
- Over the last ten years it is up 316.3%. 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 imports (constant US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total merchandise imports, cif (includes freight and insurance costs) in 1987 constant US dollars.