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Syrian Arab Republic Trade balance 2026: Interactive Chart & Historical Data

Trade balance in Syrian Arab Republic stood at -$5.194 billion in 2022, according to World Bank. The latest value is down 20% from -$4.334 billion in 2021. Ten years earlier, in 2012, the value was -$8.612 billion (up 40% since). The highest value since 1960 was $1.625 billion in 2002, the lowest -$8.651 billion in 2014. Syrian Arab Republic ranked 141st highest of the 182 countries in this dataset in 2022; China ranked first.

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Data updated:Last checked:Frequency:AnnualCoverage:1960–2025
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What is Trade balance?

Trade balance, measured in Current USD, captures Syrian Arab Republic's cross-border flows of goods and services, revealing the country's competitive position in global markets, trade relationships, and exposure to external economic shocks. Trade data encompasses exports (goods and services sold to other countries), imports (purchases from abroad), and the resulting balance (surplus when exports exceed imports, deficit when the reverse occurs). In Syrian Arab Republic, Trade balance reflects comparative advantages — sectors where the country produces efficiently relative to trading partners — as well as exchange rate effects and global demand patterns. Persistent trade deficits may indicate domestic consumption exceeding production, while surpluses suggest strong export competitiveness. Trade relationships also create supply chain dependencies; disruptions in partner countries can affect Syrian Arab Republic's industries that rely on imported components or foreign markets for their products.

Key facts

What is the latest Trade balance in Syrian Arab Republic?

Trade balance in Syrian Arab Republic stood at -$5.194 billion in 2022, according to World Bank.

Is Trade balance in Syrian Arab Republic rising or falling?

The latest value is down 20% from -$4.334 billion in 2021. Ten years earlier, in 2012, the value was -$8.612 billion (up 40% since).

How does Syrian Arab Republic rank for Trade balance?

Syrian Arab Republic ranked 141st highest of the 182 countries in this dataset in 2022; China ranked first.

What is the highest Trade balance on record in Syrian Arab Republic?

The highest value since 1960 was $1.625 billion in 2002, the lowest -$8.651 billion in 2014.

Metadata for Trade balance in Syrian Arab Republic
IndicatorTrade balance
CountrySyrian Arab Republic
CategoryMacroeconomics
UnitCurrent USD
SourceWorld Bank
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API accessEconDash API documentation

Latest balance: -$5.194 billion (2022)

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APA

World Bank. (2026). Trade balance — Syrian Arab Republic [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/trade-balance/SYR. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NE.RSB.GNFS.CD

MLA

World Bank. "Trade balance — Syrian Arab Republic." EconDash, 2026, https://econdash.org/chart/trade-balance/SYR. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NE.RSB.GNFS.CD.

Chicago

World Bank. 2026. "Trade balance — Syrian Arab Republic." EconDash. Accessed November 13, 2026. https://econdash.org/chart/trade-balance/SYR. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NE.RSB.GNFS.CD.

BibTeX
@misc{econdash_trade_balance_syr,
  author = {{World Bank}},
  title = {{Trade balance --- Syrian Arab Republic}},
  howpublished = {EconDash},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://econdash.org/chart/trade-balance/SYR},
  note = {Accessed: 2026-11-13. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NE.RSB.GNFS.CD}
}

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