Net trade in goods in Iran
Iran: Net trade in goods was 13.14 billion BoP, current US$ in 2000. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2000)
13.14 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 72.9%
World rank
32nd
of 200 countries
All-time high
15.65 billion BoP, current US$
in 1979
All-time low
-6.53 billion BoP, current US$
in 1991
Years of data
25
1976–2000
Net trade in goods in Iran, 1976–2000
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net trade in goods in Iran is 13.14 billion BoP, current US$, measured in 2000.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 72.9% on the previous year and up 1,247.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net trade in goods in Iran peaked at 15.65 billion BoP, current US$ in 1979 and was at its lowest, -6.53 billion BoP, current US$, in 1991.
That places Iran 32nd out of 200 countries with data for 2000, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net trade in goods in Iran, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 10.86 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1977 | 7.36 billion BoP, current US$ | -32.2% |
| 1978 | 5.87 billion BoP, current US$ | -20.2% |
| 1979 | 15.65 billion BoP, current US$ | +166.5% |
| 1980 | 1.45 billion BoP, current US$ | -90.7% |
| 1981 | -1.31 billion BoP, current US$ | -190.1% |
| 1982 | 7.90 billion BoP, current US$ | -704.4% |
| 1983 | 3.48 billion BoP, current US$ | -55.9% |
| 1984 | 2.36 billion BoP, current US$ | -32.2% |
| 1985 | 2.17 billion BoP, current US$ | -8.0% |
| 1986 | -3.41 billion BoP, current US$ | -257.4% |
| 1987 | -89.00 million BoP, current US$ | -97.4% |
| 1988 | 101.00 million BoP, current US$ | -213.5% |
| 1989 | -367.00 million BoP, current US$ | -463.4% |
| 1990 | 975.00 million BoP, current US$ | -365.7% |
| 1991 | -6.53 billion BoP, current US$ | -769.6% |
| 1992 | -3.41 billion BoP, current US$ | -47.8% |
| 1993 | -1.21 billion BoP, current US$ | -64.6% |
| 1994 | 6.82 billion BoP, current US$ | -664.8% |
| 1995 | 5.59 billion BoP, current US$ | -18.1% |
| 1996 | 7.40 billion BoP, current US$ | +32.5% |
| 1997 | 4.26 billion BoP, current US$ | -42.5% |
| 1998 | -1.17 billion BoP, current US$ | -127.4% |
| 1999 | 7.60 billion BoP, current US$ | -750.4% |
| 2000 | 13.14 billion BoP, current US$ | +72.9% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 13.14 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is -544.73 million BoP, current US$. (57 countries reporting)
- Iran's 13.14 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is -3.29 billion BoP, current US$. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 9.93 billion BoP, current US$ | 5.87 billion BoP, current US$ | 15.65 billion BoP, current US$ | 4 |
| 1980s | 1.23 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.41 billion BoP, current US$ | 7.90 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.03 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.53 billion BoP, current US$ | 7.60 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 13.14 billion BoP, current US$ | 13.14 billion BoP, current US$ | 13.14 billion BoP, current US$ | 1 |
Countries ranked near Iran
- 29 Nigeria 14.51 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 30 Libya 13.88 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 31 Ghana 13.79 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 33 South Africa 11.97 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 34 Venezuela 11.06 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 35 Kazakhstan 11.04 billion BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Iran
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.48 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 89.42 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0002 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 0.9766 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 1.45 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 1.88 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.003 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 15.83 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 130.68 % change on previous year (1982)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net trade in goods in Iran?
- Net trade in goods in Iran was 13.14 billion BoP, current US$ in 2000, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest net trade in goods recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 15.65 billion BoP, current US$ in 1979.
- What is the lowest net trade in goods recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was -6.53 billion BoP, current US$ in 1991.
- How does Iran rank for net trade in goods?
- Iran ranks 32nd out of 200 countries with data for 2000.
- Is net trade in goods rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,247.5%. 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 (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 is the difference between the exports and imports of goods. 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.