Customs and other import duties (current LCU) in Germany
Germany: Customs and other import duties (current LCU) was 25.56 million current LCU in 1987. ◆ Volatile
Customs and other import duties in Germany, 1972–1987
Source: Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for customs and other import duties in Germany is 25.56 million current LCU, measured in 1987. That is the lowest value across all 16 years on record.
The figure is down 16.7% on the previous year and down 50.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, customs and other import duties in Germany peaked at 864.08 million current LCU in 1972 and was at its lowest, 25.56 million current LCU, in 1987.
That places Germany 123rd out of 152 countries with data for 1987, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Customs and other import duties (current LCU) in Germany, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 864.08 million current LCU | — |
| 1973 | 516.40 million current LCU | -40.2% |
| 1974 | 291.44 million current LCU | -43.6% |
| 1975 | 40.90 million current LCU | -86.0% |
| 1976 | 51.13 million current LCU | +25.0% |
| 1977 | 51.13 million current LCU | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 46.02 million current LCU | -10.0% |
| 1979 | 46.02 million current LCU | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 40.90 million current LCU | -11.1% |
| 1981 | 40.90 million current LCU | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 51.13 million current LCU | +25.0% |
| 1983 | 46.02 million current LCU | -10.0% |
| 1984 | 40.90 million current LCU | -11.1% |
| 1985 | 30.68 million current LCU | -25.0% |
| 1986 | 30.68 million current LCU | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 25.56 million current LCU | -16.7% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 25.56 million current LCU is below the median for high income countries, which is 83.80 million current LCU, 31% of the median. (54 countries reporting)
- Germany's 25.56 million current LCU is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 138.90 million current LCU, 18% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 238.39 million current LCU | 40.90 million current LCU | 864.08 million current LCU | 8 |
| 1980s | 38.35 million current LCU | 25.56 million current LCU | 51.13 million current LCU | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is customs and other import duties in Germany?
- Customs and other import duties in Germany was 25.56 million current LCU in 1987, according to Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest customs and other import duties recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 864.08 million current LCU in 1972.
- What is the lowest customs and other import duties recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 25.56 million current LCU in 1987.
- How does Germany rank for customs and other import duties?
- Germany ranks 123rd out of 152 countries with data for 1987.
- Is customs and other import duties rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 50.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Customs and other import duties (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Taxes and duties on imports are taxes on goods and services that become payable at the moment when goods enter the economic territory or when services are delivered by non-resident producers to residents. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.