Fuel imports (% of merchandise imports) in Syria
Syria: Fuel imports (% of merchandise imports) was 19.7% in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Fuel imports in Syria, 1974–2010
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise imports.
Analysis
The most recent figure for fuel imports in Syria is 19.7%, measured in 2010.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 53.3% on the previous year and up 425.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fuel imports in Syria peaked at 37.6% in 1982 and was at its lowest, 1.9%, in 2005.
That places Syria 50th out of 196 countries with data for 2010, 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 (% of merchandise imports) in Syria, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise imports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 6.0% | — |
| 1975 | 6.5% | +7.8% |
| 1976 | 9.8% | +50.7% |
| 1977 | 16.8% | +70.8% |
| 1978 | 13.3% | -20.8% |
| 1979 | 24.7% | +86.5% |
| 1980 | 25.9% | +4.8% |
| 1981 | 34.6% | +33.5% |
| 1982 | 37.6% | +8.8% |
| 1983 | 30.2% | -19.9% |
| 1984 | 34.3% | +13.7% |
| 1985 | 29.3% | -14.6% |
| 1986 | 18.3% | -37.6% |
| 1987 | 19.8% | +8.5% |
| 2000 | 3.7% | -81.1% |
| 2001 | 4.6% | +22.3% |
| 2002 | 3.0% | -33.5% |
| 2003 | 3.6% | +19.8% |
| 2004 | 7.3% | +101.1% |
| 2005 | 1.9% | -73.7% |
| 2006 | 27.1% | +1307.1% |
| 2007 | 32.6% | +20.5% |
| 2008 | 31.4% | -3.7% |
| 2009 | 12.8% | -59.2% |
| 2010 | 19.7% | +53.3% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's 19.7% is above the median for low income countries, which is 18.9%, 1.0× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Syria's 19.7% is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 10.9%, 1.8× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Fuel imports (% of merchandise imports) in Syria changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | +1307.1% | 1.9% | 27.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 12.9% | 6.0% | 24.7% | 6 |
| 1980s | 28.8% | 18.3% | 37.6% | 8 |
| 2000s | 12.8% | 1.9% | 32.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 19.7% | 19.7% | 19.7% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Syria
More energy & mining data for Syria
- Primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Ores and metals imports 2.9% (2010)
- Fuel exports 49.9% (2010)
- Ores and metals exports 2.7% (2010)
- Gas production 33.09 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 1,292 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 33.09 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 1,292 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fuel imports in Syria?
- Fuel imports in Syria was 19.7% in 2010, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest fuel imports recorded in Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 37.6% in 1982.
- What is the lowest fuel imports recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.9% in 2005.
- How does Syria rank for fuel imports?
- Syria ranks 50th out of 196 countries with data for 2010.
- Is fuel imports rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 425.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria 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.