Changes in inventories (constant LCU) in Egypt
Egypt: Changes in inventories (constant LCU) was 113.20 billion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Changes in inventories in Egypt, 1982–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for changes in inventories in Egypt is 113.20 billion constant LCU, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.9% on the previous year and down 46.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, changes in inventories in Egypt peaked at 314.53 billion constant LCU in 2012 and was at its lowest, -346.57 billion constant LCU, in 1997.
Egypt ranks 23rd of 118 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Changes in inventories (constant LCU) in Egypt, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 28.95 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1983 | -12.23 billion constant LCU | -142.3% |
| 1984 | 23.65 billion constant LCU | -293.3% |
| 1985 | 22.83 billion constant LCU | -3.4% |
| 1986 | -6.52 billion constant LCU | -128.6% |
| 1987 | -66.66 billion constant LCU | +921.9% |
| 1988 | -22.22 billion constant LCU | -66.7% |
| 1989 | 11.21 billion constant LCU | -150.5% |
| 1990 | 38.94 billion constant LCU | +247.3% |
| 1991 | -81.54 billion constant LCU | -309.4% |
| 1992 | -101.93 billion constant LCU | +25.0% |
| 1993 | -40.77 billion constant LCU | -60.0% |
| 1994 | -61.16 billion constant LCU | +50.0% |
| 1995 | -81.54 billion constant LCU | +33.3% |
| 1996 | -224.25 billion constant LCU | +175.0% |
| 1997 | -346.57 billion constant LCU | +54.5% |
| 1998 | 203,900 constant LCU | -100.0% |
| 1999 | 40.77 billion constant LCU | +19996172.7% |
| 2000 | 40.77 billion constant LCU | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 40.77 billion constant LCU | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 20.39 billion constant LCU | -50.0% |
| 2003 | 69.90 billion constant LCU | +242.9% |
| 2004 | 75.72 billion constant LCU | +8.3% |
| 2005 | 8.74 billion constant LCU | -88.5% |
| 2006 | 0 constant LCU | -100.0% |
| 2007 | 0 constant LCU | — |
| 2008 | 29.12 billion constant LCU | — |
| 2009 | 84.46 billion constant LCU | +190.0% |
| 2010 | 101.93 billion constant LCU | +20.7% |
| 2011 | 151.44 billion constant LCU | +48.6% |
| 2012 | 314.53 billion constant LCU | +107.7% |
| 2013 | 267.99 billion constant LCU | -14.8% |
| 2014 | 282.09 billion constant LCU | +5.3% |
| 2015 | 210.16 billion constant LCU | -25.5% |
| 2016 | 169.25 billion constant LCU | -19.5% |
| 2017 | 153.74 billion constant LCU | -9.2% |
| 2018 | 141.93 billion constant LCU | -7.7% |
| 2019 | 130.29 billion constant LCU | -8.2% |
| 2020 | 133.07 billion constant LCU | +2.1% |
| 2021 | 142.27 billion constant LCU | +6.9% |
| 2022 | 142.10 billion constant LCU | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 113.20 billion constant LCU | -20.3% |
| 2024 | 111.10 billion constant LCU | -1.9% |
| 2025 | 113.20 billion constant LCU | +1.9% |
Egypt compared with similar countries
- Egypt's 113.20 billion constant LCU is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 204.46 million constant LCU, 553.6× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Egypt's 113.20 billion constant LCU is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 378.85 million constant LCU, 298.8× the median. (16 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Changes in inventories (constant LCU) in Egypt 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | +19996172.7% | 203,900 constant LCU | 40.77 billion constant LCU |
| 1987 | -921.9% | -6.52 billion constant LCU | -66.66 billion constant LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | -2.62 billion constant LCU | -66.66 billion constant LCU | 28.95 billion constant LCU | 8 |
| 1990s | -85.81 billion constant LCU | -346.57 billion constant LCU | 40.77 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 36.99 billion constant LCU | 0 constant LCU | 84.46 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 192.33 billion constant LCU | 101.93 billion constant LCU | 314.53 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 125.82 billion constant LCU | 111.10 billion constant LCU | 142.27 billion constant LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Egypt
More economy & growth data for Egypt
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate 83.08 % change on previous year (2025)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 4.11 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 5.63 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 79.4 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 0.469 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 70.84 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 0.3425 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate -20.37 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is changes in inventories in Egypt?
- Changes in inventories in Egypt was 113.20 billion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest changes in inventories recorded in Egypt?
- The highest recorded value was 314.53 billion constant LCU in 2012.
- What is the lowest changes in inventories recorded in Egypt?
- The lowest recorded value was -346.57 billion constant LCU in 1997.
- How does Egypt rank for changes in inventories?
- Egypt ranks 23rd out of 118 countries with data for 2025.
- Is changes in inventories rising or falling in Egypt?
- Over the last ten years it is down 46.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Egypt data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Changes in inventories (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Changes in inventories is the value of entries into inventories less the value of withdrawals and less the value of any recurrent losses of goods held in inventories during the accounting period.This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.