Comoros

In 2009, the value of merchandise exports of Comoros increased substantially by 132.2 percent to reach 12.6 mln US$, while its merchandise imports increased substantially by 11.4 percent to reach 181.5 mln US$ (see graph 1, table 2 and table 3). The merchandise trade balance recorded a relatively large deficit of 169.0 mln US$ (see graph 1). The largest merchandise trade balance was with MDG Western Asia at -57.0 mln US$ (see graph 4). Merchandise exports in Comoros were highly concentrated amongst partners; imports were moderately concentrated. The top 5 partners accounted for 80 percent or more of exports and 7 partners accounted for 80 percent or more of imports (see graph 5). In 2011, the value of exports of services of Comoros increased moderately by 5.0 percent, reaching 92.9 mln US$, while its imports of services increased moderately by 5.0 percent and reached 44.5 mln US$ (see graph 2). There was a large trade in services surplus of 48.4 mln US$.

Related Subject(s): International Trade and Finance

Countries: Comoros