Exports of goods and services in South Asia
South Asia: Exports of goods and services was 963.11 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
963.11 billion current US$
Change on year
up 6.3%
Rank
27th
of 44 groups
All-time high
963.11 billion current US$
in 2025
All-time low
2.59 billion current US$
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Exports of goods and services in South Asia, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
South Asia recorded 963.11 billion current US$ for exports of goods and services in 2025. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.3% on the previous year and up 103.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of goods and services in South Asia peaked at 963.11 billion current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 2.59 billion current US$, in 1960.
That places South Asia 27th out of 44 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports of goods and services in South Asia, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2.59 billion current US$ | — |
| 1961 | 2.69 billion current US$ | +4.1% |
| 1962 | 2.79 billion current US$ | +3.7% |
| 1963 | 3.02 billion current US$ | +8.2% |
| 1964 | 3.07 billion current US$ | +1.5% |
| 1965 | 3.08 billion current US$ | +0.5% |
| 1966 | 3.04 billion current US$ | -1.5% |
| 1967 | 3.18 billion current US$ | +4.8% |
| 1968 | 3.24 billion current US$ | +1.8% |
| 1969 | 3.32 billion current US$ | +2.7% |
| 1970 | 3.79 billion current US$ | +14.0% |
| 1971 | 3.70 billion current US$ | -2.3% |
| 1972 | 3.92 billion current US$ | +5.8% |
| 1973 | 4.96 billion current US$ | +26.6% |
| 1974 | 6.37 billion current US$ | +28.4% |
| 1975 | 7.41 billion current US$ | +16.3% |
| 1976 | 8.67 billion current US$ | +17.0% |
| 1977 | 10.13 billion current US$ | +16.8% |
| 1978 | 10.68 billion current US$ | +5.4% |
| 1979 | 12.81 billion current US$ | +20.0% |
| 1980 | 14.16 billion current US$ | +10.5% |
| 1981 | 14.37 billion current US$ | +1.5% |
| 1982 | 14.74 billion current US$ | +2.6% |
| 1983 | 15.56 billion current US$ | +5.5% |
| 1984 | 16.22 billion current US$ | +4.2% |
| 1985 | 15.50 billion current US$ | -4.4% |
| 1986 | 16.16 billion current US$ | +4.3% |
| 1987 | 19.19 billion current US$ | +18.7% |
| 1988 | 21.92 billion current US$ | +14.2% |
| 1989 | 25.06 billion current US$ | +14.3% |
| 1990 | 27.75 billion current US$ | +10.7% |
| 1991 | 28.49 billion current US$ | +2.7% |
| 1992 | 32.01 billion current US$ | +12.4% |
| 1993 | 35.15 billion current US$ | +9.8% |
| 1994 | 40.74 billion current US$ | +15.9% |
| 1995 | 49.68 billion current US$ | +22.0% |
| 1996 | 51.98 billion current US$ | +4.6% |
| 1997 | 57.21 billion current US$ | +10.1% |
| 1998 | 60.02 billion current US$ | +4.9% |
| 1999 | 66.28 billion current US$ | +10.4% |
| 2000 | 76.33 billion current US$ | +15.2% |
| 2001 | 76.53 billion current US$ | +0.3% |
| 2002 | 88.35 billion current US$ | +15.4% |
| 2003 | 106.78 billion current US$ | +20.9% |
| 2004 | 144.49 billion current US$ | +35.3% |
| 2005 | 182.57 billion current US$ | +26.4% |
| 2006 | 224.82 billion current US$ | +23.1% |
| 2007 | 281.62 billion current US$ | +25.3% |
| 2008 | 321.54 billion current US$ | +14.2% |
| 2009 | 306.17 billion current US$ | -4.8% |
| 2010 | 413.45 billion current US$ | +35.0% |
| 2011 | 496.35 billion current US$ | +20.1% |
| 2012 | 498.90 billion current US$ | +0.5% |
| 2013 | 526.46 billion current US$ | +5.5% |
| 2014 | 526.37 billion current US$ | -0.0% |
| 2015 | 473.88 billion current US$ | -10.0% |
| 2016 | 499.81 billion current US$ | +5.5% |
| 2017 | 561.33 billion current US$ | +12.3% |
| 2018 | 606.56 billion current US$ | +8.1% |
| 2019 | 601.93 billion current US$ | -0.8% |
| 2020 | 556.58 billion current US$ | -7.5% |
| 2021 | 743.84 billion current US$ | +33.6% |
| 2022 | 865.16 billion current US$ | +16.3% |
| 2023 | 866.13 billion current US$ | +0.1% |
| 2024 | 906.40 billion current US$ | +4.7% |
| 2025 | 963.11 billion current US$ | +6.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.00 billion current US$ | 2.59 billion current US$ | 3.32 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 7.24 billion current US$ | 3.70 billion current US$ | 12.81 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 17.29 billion current US$ | 14.16 billion current US$ | 25.06 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 44.93 billion current US$ | 27.75 billion current US$ | 66.28 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 180.92 billion current US$ | 76.33 billion current US$ | 321.54 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 520.50 billion current US$ | 413.45 billion current US$ | 606.56 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 816.87 billion current US$ | 556.58 billion current US$ | 963.11 billion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Asia
- 24 Thailand 410.53 billion current US$ compare
- 25 Brazil 406.30 billion current US$ compare
- 26 Türkiye 396.92 billion current US$ compare
- 27 Saudi Arabia 379.82 billion current US$ compare
- 28 Sweden 356.10 billion current US$ compare
- 29 Malaysia 335.11 billion current US$ compare
- 30 Indonesia 330.28 billion current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for South Asia
- Industry (including construction), value added 1.19 trillion current US$ (2025)
- Trade 44.6% (2025)
- Services, value added (constant 2015 US$), per capita 1,241 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 587.10 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 2.4% (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth 4.95 % change on previous year (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added 686.25 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9136 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Services, value added 2.10 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Services, value added 2.28 trillion current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of goods and services in South Asia?
- Exports of goods and services in South Asia was 963.11 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest exports of goods and services recorded in South Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 963.11 billion current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest exports of goods and services recorded in South Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.59 billion current US$ in 1960.
- How does South Asia rank for exports of goods and services?
- South Asia ranks 27th out of 44 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 103.2%. 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 Offices (NSOs), published as part of Exports of goods and services (current 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 current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.