Net trade in goods and services in Iran
Iran: Net trade in goods and services was 12.22 billion BoP, current US$ in 2000. ◆ Volatile
Net trade in goods and services in Iran, 1976–2000
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
Iran recorded 12.22 billion BoP, current US$ for net trade in goods and services in 2000. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
That represents a change of up 92.3% on the previous year and up 579.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net trade in goods and services in Iran peaked at 12.22 billion BoP, current US$ in 2000 and was at its lowest, -11.58 billion BoP, current US$, in 1991.
That places Iran 31st out of 198 countries with data for 2000, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.48 billion BoP, current US$ | -201.00 million BoP, current US$ | 11.54 billion BoP, current US$ | 4 |
| 1980s | -1.63 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.45 billion BoP, current US$ | 5.35 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | -913.20 million BoP, current US$ | -11.58 billion BoP, current US$ | 6.36 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 12.22 billion BoP, current US$ | 12.22 billion BoP, current US$ | 12.22 billion BoP, current US$ | 1 |
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More economy & growth data for Iran
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -8.7% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 42.2% (2025)
- GDP per capita 5,617 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 20.6% (2024)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 519.15 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 5,617 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 742,604 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 24.25 trillion current LCU (2015)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 819.70 million current US$ (2015)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 7,193.77 trillion current LCU (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net trade in goods and services in Iran?
- Net trade in goods and services in Iran was 12.22 billion BoP, current US$ in 2000, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest net trade in goods and services recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 12.22 billion BoP, current US$ in 2000.
- What is the lowest net trade in goods and services recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was -11.58 billion BoP, current US$ in 1991.
- How does Iran rank for net trade in goods and services?
- Iran ranks 31st out of 198 countries with data for 2000.
- Is net trade in goods and services rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 579.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Net trade in goods and services (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The balance of international trade in goods and services is the difference between the exports and imports of goods and services. 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.