Export value index (2015 = 100)

This indicator measures the current value of exports, converted to U.S. dollars and adjusted to reflect a benchmark year, enabling comparisons across different economies and time periods. By expressing export values as a percentage of the average for the base period, this metric provides a nuanced understanding of export performance trends relative to historical data. While UNCTAD publishes this index for a majority of economies, for select nations lacking direct data, it utilizes a combination of export volume and unit value indexes sourced from the IMF's International Financial Statistics. This comprehensive approach allows policymakers and analysts to monitor economic health, trade competitiveness, and shifts in global markets accurately, highlighting the impact of external factors like currency fluctuations and global demand dynamics. Source: