Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual in Arab World
Arab World: Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual was 7.35 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
7.35 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 63.2%
Rank
5th
of 44 groups
All-time high
66.82 % change on previous year
in 1974
All-time low
-32.2 % change on previous year
in 1962
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual in Arab World, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2023, merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual in Arab World stood at 7.35 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 63.2% on the previous year and up 389.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual in Arab World peaked at 66.82 % change on previous year in 1974 and was at its lowest, -32.2 % change on previous year, in 1962.
That places Arab World 5th out of 44 groups with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual in Arab World, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | -4.91 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | -32.2 % change on previous year | +555.3% |
| 1963 | 35.45 % change on previous year | -210.1% |
| 1964 | 38.4 % change on previous year | +8.3% |
| 1965 | -22.15 % change on previous year | -157.7% |
| 1966 | 47.92 % change on previous year | -316.3% |
| 1967 | -5.8 % change on previous year | -112.1% |
| 1968 | 9.97 % change on previous year | -271.9% |
| 1969 | 11.12 % change on previous year | +11.5% |
| 1970 | 11.34 % change on previous year | +2.0% |
| 1971 | 13.69 % change on previous year | +20.7% |
| 1972 | 25.27 % change on previous year | +84.6% |
| 1973 | 53.15 % change on previous year | +110.3% |
| 1974 | 66.82 % change on previous year | +25.7% |
| 1975 | 48.27 % change on previous year | -27.8% |
| 1976 | 18.36 % change on previous year | -62.0% |
| 1977 | 34.22 % change on previous year | +86.4% |
| 1978 | 17.05 % change on previous year | -50.2% |
| 1979 | 6.02 % change on previous year | -64.7% |
| 1980 | 26.18 % change on previous year | +335.1% |
| 1981 | 45.02 % change on previous year | +72.0% |
| 1982 | 3.88 % change on previous year | -91.4% |
| 1983 | -11.66 % change on previous year | -400.7% |
| 1984 | -7.6 % change on previous year | -34.8% |
| 1985 | -17.54 % change on previous year | +130.8% |
| 1986 | -10.05 % change on previous year | -42.7% |
| 1987 | -3.48 % change on previous year | -65.4% |
| 1988 | 13.87 % change on previous year | -498.9% |
| 1989 | 2.49 % change on previous year | -82.1% |
| 1990 | 10.11 % change on previous year | +306.1% |
| 1991 | -0.3301 % change on previous year | -103.3% |
| 1992 | 18.76 % change on previous year | -5781.5% |
| 1993 | -0.8027 % change on previous year | -104.3% |
| 1994 | -1.25 % change on previous year | +55.3% |
| 1995 | 11.2 % change on previous year | -998.2% |
| 1996 | 4.67 % change on previous year | -58.3% |
| 1997 | 2.7 % change on previous year | -42.2% |
| 1998 | 5.39 % change on previous year | +99.6% |
| 1999 | 6.12 % change on previous year | +13.6% |
| 2000 | 2.59 % change on previous year | -57.8% |
| 2001 | 9.97 % change on previous year | +285.5% |
| 2002 | 3.97 % change on previous year | -60.2% |
| 2003 | 11.75 % change on previous year | +196.4% |
| 2004 | 32.83 % change on previous year | +179.3% |
| 2005 | 12.45 % change on previous year | -62.1% |
| 2006 | 14.12 % change on previous year | +13.4% |
| 2007 | 41.79 % change on previous year | +196.0% |
| 2008 | 40.04 % change on previous year | -4.2% |
| 2009 | -15.09 % change on previous year | -137.7% |
| 2010 | 13.69 % change on previous year | -190.8% |
| 2011 | 6.6 % change on previous year | -51.8% |
| 2012 | 20.36 % change on previous year | +208.2% |
| 2013 | -2.53 % change on previous year | -112.4% |
| 2014 | 0.9265 % change on previous year | -136.6% |
| 2015 | -6.28 % change on previous year | -777.5% |
| 2016 | -9.6 % change on previous year | +53.0% |
| 2017 | 13.52 % change on previous year | -240.8% |
| 2018 | 2.51 % change on previous year | -81.4% |
| 2019 | 0.4176 % change on previous year | -83.4% |
| 2020 | -13.2 % change on previous year | -3261.1% |
| 2021 | 21.12 % change on previous year | -260.0% |
| 2022 | 19.97 % change on previous year | -5.5% |
| 2023 | 7.35 % change on previous year | -63.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8.64 % change on previous year | -32.2 % change on previous year | 47.92 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 29.42 % change on previous year | 6.02 % change on previous year | 66.82 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.11 % change on previous year | -17.54 % change on previous year | 45.02 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.66 % change on previous year | -1.25 % change on previous year | 18.76 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 15.44 % change on previous year | -15.09 % change on previous year | 41.79 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.96 % change on previous year | -9.6 % change on previous year | 20.36 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.81 % change on previous year | -13.2 % change on previous year | 21.12 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Arab World
- 2 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 122.92 % change on previous year compare
- 3 Malawi 98.13 % change on previous year compare
- 4 Kazakhstan 97.6 % change on previous year compare
- 5 Congo 64.09 % change on previous year compare
- 6 Korea, Democratic People's Republic of 50.23 % change on previous year compare
- 7 Armenia 45 % change on previous year compare
- 8 Trinidad and Tobago 43.13 % change on previous year compare
More private sector data for Arab World
- Merchandise trade 53.7% (2025)
- Food imports 11.7% (2023)
- Manufactures imports 60.2% (2023)
- Merchandise imports 1.48 trillion current US$ (2025)
- Food exports 3.6% (2023)
- Manufactures exports 16.3% (2023)
- Merchandise exports 1.59 trillion current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 3,163 current US$ per person (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.4193 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), annual growth rate 6.39 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual in Arab World?
- Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual in Arab World was 7.35 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual recorded in Arab World?
- The highest recorded value was 66.82 % change on previous year in 1974.
- What is the lowest merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual recorded in Arab World?
- The lowest recorded value was -32.2 % change on previous year in 1962.
- How does Arab World rank for merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual?
- Arab World ranks 5th out of 44 groups with data for 2023.
- Is merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual rising or falling in Arab World?
- Over the last ten years it is up 389.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Arab World data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Merchandise imports by the reporting economy Staff estimates, World Bank (WB)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.