Merchandise Terms of Trade in Seychelles
Seychelles: Merchandise Terms of Trade was 338.99 1987 = 100 in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise Terms of Trade in Seychelles, 1984–2010
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in 1987 = 100.
Analysis
Seychelles recorded 338.99 1987 = 100 for merchandise terms of trade in 2010.
The figure is down 0.9% on the previous year and up 132.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise terms of trade in Seychelles peaked at 342 1987 = 100 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 38.86 1987 = 100, in 1986.
Seychelles ranks 5th of 50 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise Terms of Trade in Seychelles, year by year
| Year | 1987 = 100 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 78.33 1987 = 100 | — |
| 1985 | 60.55 1987 = 100 | -22.7% |
| 1986 | 38.86 1987 = 100 | -35.8% |
| 1987 | 100 1987 = 100 | +157.3% |
| 1988 | 99.52 1987 = 100 | -0.5% |
| 1989 | 89.25 1987 = 100 | -10.3% |
| 1990 | 99.49 1987 = 100 | +11.5% |
| 1991 | 97.94 1987 = 100 | -1.6% |
| 1992 | 108.42 1987 = 100 | +10.7% |
| 1993 | 119.24 1987 = 100 | +10.0% |
| 1994 | 110.19 1987 = 100 | -7.6% |
| 1995 | 102.94 1987 = 100 | -6.6% |
| 1996 | 103.85 1987 = 100 | +0.9% |
| 1997 | 129.46 1987 = 100 | +24.7% |
| 1998 | 205.85 1987 = 100 | +59.0% |
| 1999 | 144.58 1987 = 100 | -29.8% |
| 2000 | 145.74 1987 = 100 | +0.8% |
| 2001 | 195.35 1987 = 100 | +34.0% |
| 2002 | 176.94 1987 = 100 | -9.4% |
| 2003 | 167.02 1987 = 100 | -5.6% |
| 2004 | 227.09 1987 = 100 | +36.0% |
| 2005 | 223.01 1987 = 100 | -1.8% |
| 2006 | 237.43 1987 = 100 | +6.5% |
| 2007 | 277.75 1987 = 100 | +17.0% |
| 2008 | 328.58 1987 = 100 | +18.3% |
| 2009 | 342 1987 = 100 | +4.1% |
| 2010 | 338.99 1987 = 100 | -0.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 77.75 1987 = 100 | 38.86 1987 = 100 | 100 1987 = 100 | 6 |
| 1990s | 122.2 1987 = 100 | 97.94 1987 = 100 | 205.85 1987 = 100 | 10 |
| 2000s | 232.09 1987 = 100 | 145.74 1987 = 100 | 342 1987 = 100 | 10 |
| 2010s | 338.99 1987 = 100 | 338.99 1987 = 100 | 338.99 1987 = 100 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise terms of trade in Seychelles?
- Merchandise terms of trade in Seychelles was 338.99 1987 = 100 in 2010, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise terms of trade recorded in Seychelles?
- The highest recorded value was 342 1987 = 100 in 2009.
- What is the lowest merchandise terms of trade recorded in Seychelles?
- The lowest recorded value was 38.86 1987 = 100 in 1986.
- How does Seychelles rank for merchandise terms of trade?
- Seychelles ranks 5th out of 50 countries with data for 2010.
- Is merchandise terms of trade rising or falling in Seychelles?
- Over the last ten years it is up 132.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Seychelles data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Merchandise Terms of Trade (1987 = 100). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Net barter (merchandise) terms of trade (1987 = 100) are the ratio of the export price index to the corresponding import price index measured relative to the base year of 1987.