Terms of trade in Egypt
Egypt: Terms of trade was 91.77 goods and services, 2000 = 100 in 2011. ▼ Falling
Latest (2011)
91.77 goods and services, 2000 = 100
Change on year
down 1.3%
World rank
23rd
of 41 countries
All-time high
215.95 goods and services, 2000 = 100
in 1981
All-time low
90.05 goods and services, 2000 = 100
in 2009
Years of data
52
1960–2011
Terms of trade in Egypt, 1960–2011
Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files. Measured in goods and services, 2000 = 100.
Analysis
The most recent figure for terms of trade in Egypt is 91.77 goods and services, 2000 = 100, measured in 2011.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.3% on the previous year and down 13.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terms of trade in Egypt peaked at 215.95 goods and services, 2000 = 100 in 1981 and was at its lowest, 90.05 goods and services, 2000 = 100, in 2009.
That places Egypt 23rd out of 41 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 52 years of available data.
Terms of trade in Egypt, year by year
| Year | goods and services, 2000 = 100 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 161.4 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | — |
| 1961 | 153.5 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -4.9% |
| 1962 | 151.79 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -1.1% |
| 1963 | 158.46 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +4.4% |
| 1964 | 167.95 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +6.0% |
| 1965 | 171.74 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +2.3% |
| 1966 | 172.68 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +0.5% |
| 1967 | 178.77 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +3.5% |
| 1968 | 187.01 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +4.6% |
| 1969 | 196.73 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +5.2% |
| 1970 | 190.81 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -3.0% |
| 1971 | 184.5 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -3.3% |
| 1972 | 176.05 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -4.6% |
| 1973 | 203.61 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +15.7% |
| 1974 | 202.7 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -0.4% |
| 1975 | 176.18 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -13.1% |
| 1976 | 175.13 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -0.6% |
| 1977 | 174.14 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -0.6% |
| 1978 | 155.82 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -10.5% |
| 1979 | 196.59 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +26.2% |
| 1980 | 210.26 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +7.0% |
| 1981 | 215.95 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +2.7% |
| 1982 | 197.34 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -8.6% |
| 1983 | 195.36 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -1.0% |
| 1984 | 188.55 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -3.5% |
| 1985 | 185.75 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -1.5% |
| 1986 | 159.69 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -14.0% |
| 1987 | 113.8 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -28.7% |
| 1988 | 94.19 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -17.2% |
| 1989 | 92.16 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -2.2% |
| 1990 | 98.79 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +7.2% |
| 1991 | 122.66 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +24.2% |
| 1992 | 122.06 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -0.5% |
| 1993 | 126.82 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +3.9% |
| 1994 | 119.69 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -5.6% |
| 1995 | 113.57 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -5.1% |
| 1996 | 106.49 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -6.2% |
| 1997 | 108.35 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +1.7% |
| 1998 | 101.14 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -6.7% |
| 1999 | 97.71 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -3.4% |
| 2000 | 100 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +2.3% |
| 2001 | 105.53 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +5.5% |
| 2002 | 108.67 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +3.0% |
| 2003 | 106.98 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -1.6% |
| 2004 | 106.82 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -0.2% |
| 2005 | 107.32 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +0.5% |
| 2006 | 109.89 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +2.4% |
| 2007 | 105.1 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -4.4% |
| 2008 | 101.5 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -3.4% |
| 2009 | 90.05 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -11.3% |
| 2010 | 92.97 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +3.2% |
| 2011 | 91.77 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -1.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 170 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 151.79 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 196.73 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 10 |
| 1970s | 183.55 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 155.82 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 203.61 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 10 |
| 1980s | 165.3 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 92.16 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 215.95 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 10 |
| 1990s | 111.73 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 97.71 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 126.82 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 10 |
| 2000s | 104.19 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 90.05 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 109.89 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 10 |
| 2010s | 92.37 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 91.77 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 92.97 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Egypt
- 20 Eritrea 98.29 goods and services, 2000 = 100 compare
- 21 Côte d'Ivoire 96.3 goods and services, 2000 = 100 compare
- 22 Morocco 94.06 goods and services, 2000 = 100 compare
- 24 Chad 91.63 goods and services, 2000 = 100 compare
- 25 Senegal 91.23 goods and services, 2000 = 100 compare
- 26 Lesotho 89.27 goods and services, 2000 = 100 compare
More economy & growth data for Egypt
- 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)
- Manufacturing, value added (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.145 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (current US$), per capita 447.41 current US$ per person (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (current LCU), per unit of GDP 7.2 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (current LCU), per capita 22,215 current LCU per person (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.1763 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant 2015 US$), per capita 543.89 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant LCU), per capita 10,757 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), annual -7.58 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terms of trade in Egypt?
- Terms of trade in Egypt was 91.77 goods and services, 2000 = 100 in 2011, according to World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
- What is the highest terms of trade recorded in Egypt?
- The highest recorded value was 215.95 goods and services, 2000 = 100 in 1981.
- What is the lowest terms of trade recorded in Egypt?
- The lowest recorded value was 90.05 goods and services, 2000 = 100 in 2009.
- How does Egypt rank for terms of trade?
- Egypt ranks 23rd out of 41 countries with data for 2011.
- Is terms of trade rising or falling in Egypt?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Egypt data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files, published as part of Terms of trade (goods and services, 2000 = 100). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The terms of trade index shows the national accounts exports price index divided by the imports price index, with 2000 equaling 100.