Djibouti

In 2009, the value of merchandise exports of Djibouti was 363.7 mln US$, while its merchandise imports was 647.6 mln US$ (see graph 1, table 2 and table 3). The merchandise trade balance recorded a moderate deficit of 283.9 mln US$ (see graph 1). The largest merchandise trade balance was with MDG Developed Europe at -166.9 mln US$ (see graph 4). Merchandise exports in Djibouti were moderately concentrated amongst partners; imports were diversified. The top 5 partners accounted for 80 percent or more of exports and 10 partners accounted for 80 percent or more of imports (see graph 5). In 2011, the value of exports of services of Djibouti decreased slightly by 3.0 percent, reaching 325.6 mln US$, while its imports of services increased substantially by 37.8 percent and reached 163.1 mln US$ (see graph 2). There was a large trade in services surplus of 162.5 mln US$.

Related Subject(s): International Trade and Finance

Countries: Djibouti