Exports of goods and services in South Asia
South Asia: Exports of goods and services was 831.81 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Exports of goods and services in South Asia, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant 2015 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for exports of goods and services in South Asia is 831.81 billion constant 2015 US$, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
The figure is up 6.7% on the previous year and up 75.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of goods and services in South Asia peaked at 831.81 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 5.75 billion constant 2015 US$, in 1965.
South Asia ranks 18th of 34 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports of goods and services in South Asia, year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 6.40 billion constant 2015 US$ | — |
| 1961 | 6.29 billion constant 2015 US$ | -1.7% |
| 1962 | 6.41 billion constant 2015 US$ | +2.0% |
| 1963 | 6.92 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.9% |
| 1964 | 6.57 billion constant 2015 US$ | -5.1% |
| 1965 | 5.75 billion constant 2015 US$ | -12.5% |
| 1966 | 7.12 billion constant 2015 US$ | +23.9% |
| 1967 | 7.29 billion constant 2015 US$ | +2.4% |
| 1968 | 7.53 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.3% |
| 1969 | 7.45 billion constant 2015 US$ | -1.1% |
| 1970 | 9.58 billion constant 2015 US$ | +28.6% |
| 1971 | 9.35 billion constant 2015 US$ | -2.4% |
| 1972 | 9.86 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.5% |
| 1973 | 10.87 billion constant 2015 US$ | +10.2% |
| 1974 | 11.31 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.1% |
| 1975 | 13.13 billion constant 2015 US$ | +16.1% |
| 1976 | 15.78 billion constant 2015 US$ | +20.2% |
| 1977 | 15.56 billion constant 2015 US$ | -1.4% |
| 1978 | 16.55 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.3% |
| 1979 | 18.47 billion constant 2015 US$ | +11.6% |
| 1980 | 19.37 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.9% |
| 1981 | 18.71 billion constant 2015 US$ | -3.4% |
| 1982 | 19.72 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.4% |
| 1983 | 19.65 billion constant 2015 US$ | -0.4% |
| 1984 | 20.99 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.8% |
| 1985 | 19.83 billion constant 2015 US$ | -5.5% |
| 1986 | 20.82 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.0% |
| 1987 | 23.34 billion constant 2015 US$ | +12.1% |
| 1988 | 25.12 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.6% |
| 1989 | 28.09 billion constant 2015 US$ | +11.8% |
| 1990 | 31.31 billion constant 2015 US$ | +11.5% |
| 1991 | 34.12 billion constant 2015 US$ | +9.0% |
| 1992 | 36.07 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.7% |
| 1993 | 41.01 billion constant 2015 US$ | +13.7% |
| 1994 | 46.13 billion constant 2015 US$ | +12.5% |
| 1995 | 60.61 billion constant 2015 US$ | +31.4% |
| 1996 | 64.48 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.4% |
| 1997 | 63.60 billion constant 2015 US$ | -1.4% |
| 1998 | 72.35 billion constant 2015 US$ | +13.8% |
| 1999 | 84.65 billion constant 2015 US$ | +17.0% |
| 2000 | 99.81 billion constant 2015 US$ | +17.9% |
| 2001 | 104.66 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.9% |
| 2002 | 124.44 billion constant 2015 US$ | +18.9% |
| 2003 | 135.47 billion constant 2015 US$ | +8.9% |
| 2004 | 175.44 billion constant 2015 US$ | +29.5% |
| 2005 | 222.52 billion constant 2015 US$ | +26.8% |
| 2006 | 268.44 billion constant 2015 US$ | +20.6% |
| 2007 | 285.51 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.4% |
| 2008 | 325.59 billion constant 2015 US$ | +14.0% |
| 2009 | 311.15 billion constant 2015 US$ | -4.4% |
| 2010 | 366.80 billion constant 2015 US$ | +17.9% |
| 2011 | 426.52 billion constant 2015 US$ | +16.3% |
| 2012 | 457.44 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.2% |
| 2013 | 491.31 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.4% |
| 2014 | 500.84 billion constant 2015 US$ | +1.9% |
| 2015 | 473.88 billion constant 2015 US$ | -5.4% |
| 2016 | 495.91 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.6% |
| 2017 | 517.00 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.3% |
| 2018 | 575.20 billion constant 2015 US$ | +11.3% |
| 2019 | 562.80 billion constant 2015 US$ | -2.2% |
| 2020 | 512.77 billion constant 2015 US$ | -8.9% |
| 2021 | 655.69 billion constant 2015 US$ | +27.9% |
| 2022 | 730.79 billion constant 2015 US$ | +11.5% |
| 2023 | 741.97 billion constant 2015 US$ | +1.5% |
| 2024 | 779.87 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.1% |
| 2025 | 831.81 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6.77 billion constant 2015 US$ | 5.75 billion constant 2015 US$ | 7.53 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 13.05 billion constant 2015 US$ | 9.35 billion constant 2015 US$ | 18.47 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 21.56 billion constant 2015 US$ | 18.71 billion constant 2015 US$ | 28.09 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 53.43 billion constant 2015 US$ | 31.31 billion constant 2015 US$ | 84.65 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 205.30 billion constant 2015 US$ | 99.81 billion constant 2015 US$ | 325.59 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 486.77 billion constant 2015 US$ | 366.80 billion constant 2015 US$ | 575.20 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 708.82 billion constant 2015 US$ | 512.77 billion constant 2015 US$ | 831.81 billion constant 2015 US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Asia
- 15 Mexico 532.50 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 16 Spain 524.97 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 17 United Arab Emirates 482.66 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 18 Russian Federation 446.05 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 19 Viet Nam 439.96 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 20 Belgium 425.05 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 21 Poland 399.14 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
More economy & growth data for South Asia
- Final consumption expenditure (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.6891 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current US$), per unit of GDP 1.03 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$), per capita 1,724 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.6373 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 7.27 % change on previous year (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure (current US$), per capita 1,864 current US$ per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 1,504 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 7.46 % change on previous year (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 0.5559 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate 5.36 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of goods and services in South Asia?
- Exports of goods and services in South Asia was 831.81 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest exports of goods and services recorded in South Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 831.81 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest exports of goods and services recorded in South Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.75 billion constant 2015 US$ in 1965.
- How does South Asia rank for exports of goods and services?
- South Asia ranks 18th out of 34 groups with data for 2025.
- Is exports of goods and services rising or falling in South Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 75.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Asia data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Exports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Exports of goods includes changes in the economic ownership of goods from residents of the compiling economy to non-residents, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Exports of services includes services provided by residents to non-residents. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment is 2015. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.