Net trade in goods in Iran
Iran: Net trade in goods was 13.14 billion BoP, current US$ in 2000. ◆ Volatile
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$, in 1991.
That places Iran 32nd out of 199 countries with data for 2000, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 9.93 billion BoP, current US$ | 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
- Industry (including construction), value added 39.6% (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 488.58 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Services, value added 170.80 billion current US$ (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 108.7% (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 93.41 billion current US$ (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 69,364.00 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 109.89 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Exports of goods and services -0.6% (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation -14.4% (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation 91.65 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
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 199 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.