Exports of goods and services in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan: Exports of goods and services was 2.02 trillion current US$ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Exports of goods and services in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, 1990–2023
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for exports of goods and services in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan is 2.02 trillion current US$, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 4.8% on the previous year and up 14.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of goods and services in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan peaked at 2.12 trillion current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 193.47 billion current US$, in 1991.
That places Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan 20th out of 44 groups with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports of goods and services in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 211.88 billion current US$ | — |
| 1991 | 193.47 billion current US$ | -8.7% |
| 1992 | 209.33 billion current US$ | +8.2% |
| 1993 | 203.60 billion current US$ | -2.7% |
| 1994 | 220.80 billion current US$ | +8.5% |
| 1995 | 241.92 billion current US$ | +9.6% |
| 1996 | 269.23 billion current US$ | +11.3% |
| 1997 | 286.77 billion current US$ | +6.5% |
| 1998 | 241.41 billion current US$ | -15.8% |
| 1999 | 302.88 billion current US$ | +25.5% |
| 2000 | 399.03 billion current US$ | +31.7% |
| 2001 | 358.34 billion current US$ | -10.2% |
| 2002 | 375.12 billion current US$ | +4.7% |
| 2003 | 447.97 billion current US$ | +19.4% |
| 2004 | 582.98 billion current US$ | +30.1% |
| 2005 | 772.12 billion current US$ | +32.4% |
| 2006 | 931.34 billion current US$ | +20.6% |
| 2007 | 1.09 trillion current US$ | +16.7% |
| 2008 | 1.41 trillion current US$ | +29.3% |
| 2009 | 1.02 trillion current US$ | -27.1% |
| 2010 | 1.27 trillion current US$ | +23.6% |
| 2011 | 1.64 trillion current US$ | +29.2% |
| 2012 | 1.79 trillion current US$ | +9.7% |
| 2013 | 1.77 trillion current US$ | -1.6% |
| 2014 | 1.66 trillion current US$ | -5.9% |
| 2015 | 1.24 trillion current US$ | -25.2% |
| 2016 | 1.18 trillion current US$ | -5.2% |
| 2017 | 1.34 trillion current US$ | +13.9% |
| 2018 | 1.57 trillion current US$ | +17.2% |
| 2019 | 1.48 trillion current US$ | -5.7% |
| 2020 | 1.14 trillion current US$ | -23.3% |
| 2021 | 1.56 trillion current US$ | +37.1% |
| 2022 | 2.12 trillion current US$ | +35.9% |
| 2023 | 2.02 trillion current US$ | -4.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 238.13 billion current US$ | 193.47 billion current US$ | 302.88 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 738.37 billion current US$ | 358.34 billion current US$ | 1.41 trillion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.49 trillion current US$ | 1.18 trillion current US$ | 1.79 trillion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.71 trillion current US$ | 1.14 trillion current US$ | 2.12 trillion current US$ | 4 |
Countries ranked near Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
- 17 Spain 698.48 billion current US$ compare
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- 20 Poland 517.23 billion current US$ compare
- 21 Vietnam 505.66 billion current US$ compare
- 22 Russia 466.24 billion current US$ compare
- 23 Australia 418.06 billion current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 0.1741 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 4.65 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 1,005 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 0.162 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 59.93 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 0.4665 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 1,080 current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0162 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -56.43 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 83.25 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
All data for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan →
Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of goods and services in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan?
- Exports of goods and services in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan was 2.02 trillion current US$ in 2023, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest exports of goods and services recorded in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 2.12 trillion current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest exports of goods and services recorded in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 193.47 billion current US$ in 1991.
- How does Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan rank for exports of goods and services?
- Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan ranks 20th out of 44 groups with data for 2023.
- Is exports of goods and services rising or falling in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Exports of goods and services (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Exports of goods includes changes in the economic ownership of goods from residents of the compiling economy to non-residents, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Exports of services includes services provided by residents to non-residents. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.