Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 28 - International trade in East African Community

East African Community: Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 28 - International trade was 128.29 Percentage of merchandise value in 2020. ▬ Flat

Latest (2020)
128.29 Percentage of merchandise value
Change on year
down 0.4%
Rank
13th
of 46 groups
All-time high
135.62 Percentage of merchandise value
in 2001
All-time low
107.67 Percentage of merchandise value
in 2015
Years of data
21
2000–2020

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 28 - International trade in East African Community, 2000–2020

0501001502000201020202000: 126.4 Percentage of merchandise value2001: 135.6 Percentage of merchandise value2002: 130.3 Percentage of merchandise value2003: 111.1 Percentage of merchandise value2004: 115.4 Percentage of merchandise value2005: 114.4 Percentage of merchandise value2006: 126.4 Percentage of merchandise value2007: 125.8 Percentage of merchandise value2008: 118.1 Percentage of merchandise value2009: 132.6 Percentage of merchandise value2010: 125.7 Percentage of merchandise value2011: 118.2 Percentage of merchandise value2012: 115.5 Percentage of merchandise value2013: 121.2 Percentage of merchandise value2014: 116.8 Percentage of merchandise value2015: 107.7 Percentage of merchandise value2016: 121 Percentage of merchandise value2017: 132.3 Percentage of merchandise value2018: 123.3 Percentage of merchandise value2019: 128.8 Percentage of merchandise value2020: 128.3 Percentage of merchandise value

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percentage of merchandise value.

Analysis

The most recent figure for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 28 - international trade in East African Community is 128.29 Percentage of merchandise value, measured in 2020.

The figure is down 0.4% on the previous year and up 2.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 28 - international trade in East African Community peaked at 135.62 Percentage of merchandise value in 2001 and was at its lowest, 107.67 Percentage of merchandise value, in 2015.

East African Community ranks 13th of 46 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 28 - International trade in East African Community, year by year

Annual values for Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 28 - International trade costs — Average cost of trade within continent, manufactured goods in East African Community, 2000 to 2020.
Year Percentage of merchandise value Change
2000 126.4 Percentage of merchandise value
2001 135.62 Percentage of merchandise value +7.3%
2002 130.32 Percentage of merchandise value -3.9%
2003 111.1 Percentage of merchandise value -14.7%
2004 115.36 Percentage of merchandise value +3.8%
2005 114.39 Percentage of merchandise value -0.8%
2006 126.39 Percentage of merchandise value +10.5%
2007 125.78 Percentage of merchandise value -0.5%
2008 118.07 Percentage of merchandise value -6.1%
2009 132.57 Percentage of merchandise value +12.3%
2010 125.72 Percentage of merchandise value -5.2%
2011 118.15 Percentage of merchandise value -6.0%
2012 115.53 Percentage of merchandise value -2.2%
2013 121.23 Percentage of merchandise value +4.9%
2014 116.78 Percentage of merchandise value -3.7%
2015 107.67 Percentage of merchandise value -7.8%
2016 120.99 Percentage of merchandise value +12.4%
2017 132.29 Percentage of merchandise value +9.3%
2018 123.33 Percentage of merchandise value -6.8%
2019 128.84 Percentage of merchandise value +4.5%
2020 128.29 Percentage of merchandise value -0.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 123.6 Percentage of merchandise value 111.1 Percentage of merchandise value 135.62 Percentage of merchandise value 10
2010s 121.05 Percentage of merchandise value 107.67 Percentage of merchandise value 132.29 Percentage of merchandise value 10
2020s 128.29 Percentage of merchandise value 128.29 Percentage of merchandise value 128.29 Percentage of merchandise value 1

Countries ranked near East African Community

  1. 10 Qatar 221.87 Percentage of merchandise value compare
  2. 11 Yemen 214.06 Percentage of merchandise value compare
  3. 12 Iraq 211.94 Percentage of merchandise value compare
  4. 13 Nigeria 206.19 Percentage of merchandise value compare
  5. 14 Grenada 199.45 Percentage of merchandise value compare
  6. 15 Moldova 101.88 Percentage of merchandise value compare
  7. 15 San Marino 195.18 Percentage of merchandise value compare
  8. 16 Rwanda 192.17 Percentage of merchandise value compare

See the full ranking of 231 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 28 - international trade in East African Community?
Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 28 - international trade in East African Community was 128.29 Percentage of merchandise value in 2020, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 28 - international trade recorded in East African Community?
The highest recorded value was 135.62 Percentage of merchandise value in 2001.
What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 28 - international trade recorded in East African Community?
The lowest recorded value was 107.67 Percentage of merchandise value in 2015.
How does East African Community rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 28 - international trade?
East African Community ranks 13th out of 46 groups with data for 2020.
Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 28 - international trade rising or falling in East African Community?
Over the last ten years it is up 2.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this East African Community data come from?
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Indicator
Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 28 - International trade costs — Average cost of trade within continent, manufactured goods
Unit
Percentage of merchandise value
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
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231 places, 4,559 data points, 2000–2020
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The Statistical Annex to the annual Africa's Development Dynamics (AFDD) report is a collection of development indicators that were gathered and analysed while conducting the research that went into the report. These data are also available online for free viewing or download at https://oe.cd/AFDD-2024, a bilingual website which links to the electronic version of the Africa's Development Dynamics book in both English and French. Table 28 shows the average cost of importing and exporting goods calculated as a percentage of the value of goods traded, broken down by the origin and destination of the trade, whether it is with bordering countries, with countries in the same region, or the same continent.