Fuel imports in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD)
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD): Fuel imports was 16.8% in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Fuel imports in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD), 1966–2019
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise imports.
Analysis
The most recent figure for fuel imports in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) is 16.8%, measured in 2019.
That represents a change of down 1.1% on the previous year and up 21.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fuel imports in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) peaked at 24.2% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 3.4%, in 1973.
That places Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) 25th out of 47 groups with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fuel imports in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD), year by year
| Year | % of merchandise imports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 4.2% | — |
| 1967 | 4.7% | +14.0% |
| 1968 | 4.6% | -3.1% |
| 1969 | 4.8% | +4.1% |
| 1970 | 5.0% | +5.0% |
| 1971 | 5.3% | +6.4% |
| 1972 | 4.6% | -14.0% |
| 1973 | 3.4% | -26.7% |
| 1974 | 5.0% | +48.7% |
| 1975 | 6.2% | +24.1% |
| 1976 | 6.3% | +1.8% |
| 1977 | 6.4% | +0.6% |
| 1997 | 7.8% | +22.3% |
| 1998 | 6.3% | -19.3% |
| 1999 | 8.2% | +30.7% |
| 2000 | 9.9% | +21.2% |
| 2001 | 9.1% | -8.1% |
| 2002 | 8.3% | -8.7% |
| 2003 | 9.8% | +17.6% |
| 2004 | 11.0% | +12.5% |
| 2005 | 14.1% | +27.5% |
| 2006 | 15.2% | +8.3% |
| 2007 | 17.3% | +13.7% |
| 2008 | 24.2% | +39.6% |
| 2009 | 13.9% | -42.7% |
| 2010 | 14.2% | +2.7% |
| 2011 | 17.0% | +19.3% |
| 2012 | 23.0% | +35.6% |
| 2013 | 17.0% | -26.1% |
| 2014 | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 13.3% | -21.2% |
| 2016 | 11.5% | -14.1% |
| 2017 | 13.5% | +18.0% |
| 2018 | 17.0% | +25.7% |
| 2019 | 16.8% | -1.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.6% | 4.2% | 4.8% | 4 |
| 1970s | 5.3% | 3.4% | 6.4% | 8 |
| 1990s | 7.4% | 6.3% | 8.2% | 3 |
| 2000s | 13.3% | 8.3% | 24.2% | 10 |
| 2010s | 16.0% | 11.5% | 23.0% | 10 |
Countries ranked near Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD)
- 22 Cote d'Ivoire 26.9% compare
- 23 Central African Republic 26.5% compare
- 24 Greece 26.2% compare
- 25 Lebanon 25.8% compare
- 26 South Korea 25.7% compare
- 27 Ecuador 25.0% compare
- 28 Cameroon 24.2% compare
More energy & mining data for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD)
- Ores and metals imports 3.2% (2019)
- Ores and metals exports 3.2% (2017)
- Fuel exports 47.4% (2017)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 20.1% (2023)
- Mineral rents 0.8% (2021)
- Natural gas rents 3.4% (2021)
- Total natural resources rents 16.2% (2021)
- Alternative and nuclear energy 2.6% (2023)
- Electric power consumption 1,361 kWh per capita (2023)
- Combustible renewables and waste 5.7% (2023)
All data for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) →
Frequently asked questions
- What is fuel imports in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD)?
- Fuel imports in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) was 16.8% in 2019, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest fuel imports recorded in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD)?
- The highest recorded value was 24.2% in 2008.
- What is the lowest fuel imports recorded in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD)?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.4% in 1973.
- How does Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) rank for fuel imports?
- Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) ranks 25th out of 47 groups with data for 2019.
- Is fuel imports rising or falling in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) data come from?
- The figures come from Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division, published as part of Fuel imports (% of merchandise imports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Fuels comprise the commodities in SITC (Rev. 3) section 3 (mineral fuels, lubricants and related materials). This indicator is expressed as a percentage of merchandise imports which is comprised of goods whose economic ownership is changed between a non-resident and a 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.