Primary commodities exports in Sudan
Sudan: Primary commodities exports was 12.72 billion current US$ in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Primary commodities exports in Sudan, 1996–2008
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2008, primary commodities exports in Sudan stood at 12.72 billion current US$. That is the highest value across all 13 years on record.
That represents a change of up 42.9% on the previous year and up 2,034.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary commodities exports in Sudan peaked at 12.72 billion current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 594.2 current US$, in 1997.
Sudan ranks 7th of 44 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Primary commodities exports in Sudan, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 620 current US$ | — |
| 1997 | 594.2 current US$ | -4.2% |
| 1998 | 595.90 million current US$ | +100285999.0% |
| 1999 | 779.96 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 Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 744.77 million current US$, 17.1× the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Sudan's 12.72 billion current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 449.61 million current US$, 28.3× the median. (15 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Primary commodities exports in Sudan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | +100285999.0% | 594.2 current US$ | 595.90 million current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 343.97 million current US$ | 594.2 current US$ | 779.96 million current US$ | 4 |
| 2000s | 4.91 billion current US$ | 1.70 billion current US$ | 12.72 billion current US$ | 9 |
Countries ranked near Sudan
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- Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), per 5.33 units per person (2018)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is primary commodities exports in Sudan?
- Primary commodities exports in Sudan was 12.72 billion current US$ in 2008, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest primary commodities exports recorded in Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 12.72 billion current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest primary commodities exports recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 594.2 current US$ in 1997.
- How does Sudan rank for primary commodities exports?
- Sudan ranks 7th out of 44 countries with data for 2008.
- Is primary commodities exports rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,034.2%. 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 Primary commodities exports (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total Primary Commodities exports in current US dollars. Values are in fob basis.