Ores and metals exports in Arab World
Arab World: Ores and metals exports was 4.2% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Ores and metals exports in Arab World, 1978–2023
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise exports.
Analysis
The most recent figure for ores and metals exports in Arab World is 4.2%, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.7% on the previous year and up 96.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, ores and metals exports in Arab World peaked at 34.6% in 1991 and was at its lowest, 1.4%, in 2007.
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 | 2.6% | 2.3% | 3.0% | 2 |
| 1990s | 22.2% | 2.4% | 34.6% | 4 |
| 2000s | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.4% | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.9% | 1.6% | 4.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.1% | 3.6% | 4.4% | 4 |
More energy & mining data for Arab World
- Ores and metals imports 3.6% (2023)
- Fuel imports 8.9% (2023)
- Fuel exports 68.5% (2023)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 16.2% (2023)
- Mineral rents 0.2% (2021)
- Natural gas rents 2.8% (2021)
- Total natural resources rents 20.4% (2021)
- Alternative and nuclear energy 2.0% (2023)
- Electric power consumption 2,739 kWh per capita (2023)
- Combustible renewables and waste 2.7% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ores and metals exports in Arab World?
- Ores and metals exports in Arab World was 4.2% in 2023, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest ores and metals exports recorded in Arab World?
- The highest recorded value was 34.6% in 1991.
- What is the lowest ores and metals exports recorded in Arab World?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.4% in 2007.
- Is ores and metals exports rising or falling in Arab World?
- Over the last ten years it is up 96.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Arab World data come from?
- The figures come from Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division, published as part of Ores and metals exports (% of merchandise exports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Ores and metals comprise the commodities in SITC (Rev. 3) sections 27 (crude fertilizer, minerals nes); 28 (metalliferous ores, scrap); and 68 (non-ferrous metals). Exports of services are services provided by residents to non-residents. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of merchandise exports which is comprised of goods whose economic ownership is changed between a resident and a non-resident and that are not included in the following specific categories: goods under merchanting, non-monetary gold, and parts of travel, construction, and government goods and services n.i.e.