Customs and other import duties in Iran
Iran: Customs and other import duties was 62.55 trillion current LCU in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Customs and other import duties in Iran, 1972–2009
Source: Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
Iran recorded 62.55 trillion current LCU for customs and other import duties in 2009. That is the highest value across all 38 years on record.
The figure is up 10.3% on the previous year and up 977.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, customs and other import duties in Iran peaked at 62.55 trillion current LCU in 2009 and was at its lowest, 45.70 billion current LCU, in 1972.
That places Iran 1st out of 152 countries with data for 2009, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Customs and other import duties in Iran, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 45.70 billion current LCU | — |
| 1973 | 60.60 billion current LCU | +32.6% |
| 1974 | 62.00 billion current LCU | +2.3% |
| 1975 | 88.40 billion current LCU | +42.6% |
| 1976 | 119.60 billion current LCU | +35.3% |
| 1977 | 165.50 billion current LCU | +38.4% |
| 1978 | 142.60 billion current LCU | -13.8% |
| 1979 | 99.50 billion current LCU | -30.2% |
| 1980 | 160.40 billion current LCU | +61.2% |
| 1981 | 169.80 billion current LCU | +5.9% |
| 1982 | 216.60 billion current LCU | +27.6% |
| 1983 | 341.00 billion current LCU | +57.4% |
| 1984 | 340.10 billion current LCU | -0.3% |
| 1985 | 266.40 billion current LCU | -21.7% |
| 1986 | 224.80 billion current LCU | -15.6% |
| 1987 | 199.30 billion current LCU | -11.3% |
| 1988 | 144.70 billion current LCU | -27.4% |
| 1989 | 348.20 billion current LCU | +140.6% |
| 1990 | 494.70 billion current LCU | +42.1% |
| 1991 | 880.00 billion current LCU | +77.9% |
| 1992 | 1.12 trillion current LCU | +27.8% |
| 1993 | 915.00 billion current LCU | -18.6% |
| 1994 | 1.14 trillion current LCU | +24.5% |
| 1995 | 1.21 trillion current LCU | +6.1% |
| 1996 | 2.90 trillion current LCU | +140.3% |
| 1997 | 4.30 trillion current LCU | +48.2% |
| 1998 | 4.51 trillion current LCU | +4.9% |
| 1999 | 5.81 trillion current LCU | +28.7% |
| 2000 | 8.12 trillion current LCU | +39.9% |
| 2001 | 11.89 trillion current LCU | +46.4% |
| 2002 | 17.21 trillion current LCU | +44.7% |
| 2003 | 22.40 trillion current LCU | +30.2% |
| 2004 | 33.09 trillion current LCU | +47.7% |
| 2005 | 35.95 trillion current LCU | +8.7% |
| 2006 | 39.81 trillion current LCU | +10.7% |
| 2007 | 48.82 trillion current LCU | +22.6% |
| 2008 | 56.69 trillion current LCU | +16.1% |
| 2009 | 62.55 trillion current LCU | +10.3% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 62.55 trillion current LCU is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 12.90 billion current LCU, 4847.3× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Iran's 62.55 trillion current LCU is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 9.09 billion current LCU, 6878.3× the median. (14 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 97.99 billion current LCU | 45.70 billion current LCU | 165.50 billion current LCU | 8 |
| 1980s | 241.13 billion current LCU | 144.70 billion current LCU | 348.20 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.33 trillion current LCU | 494.70 billion current LCU | 5.81 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 33.65 trillion current LCU | 8.12 trillion current LCU | 62.55 trillion current LCU | 10 |
Countries ranked near Iran
- 2 Lebanon 28.92 trillion current LCU compare
- 3 Indonesia 18.11 trillion current LCU compare
- 4 Uzbekistan 11.13 trillion current LCU
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Frequently asked questions
- What is customs and other import duties in Iran?
- Customs and other import duties in Iran was 62.55 trillion current LCU in 2009, according to Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest customs and other import duties recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 62.55 trillion current LCU in 2009.
- What is the lowest customs and other import duties recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 45.70 billion current LCU in 1972.
- How does Iran rank for customs and other import duties?
- Iran ranks 1st out of 152 countries with data for 2009.
- Is customs and other import duties rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 977.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran 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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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.