Goods exports in South Asia
South Asia: Goods exports was 509.11 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
509.11 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 0.7%
Rank
24th
of 43 groups
All-time high
522.61 billion BoP, current US$
in 2022
All-time low
5.68 billion BoP, current US$
in 1975
Years of data
51
1975–2025
Goods exports in South Asia, 1975–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
South Asia recorded 509.11 billion BoP, current US$ for goods exports in 2025.
The figure is up 0.7% on the previous year and up 61.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, goods exports in South Asia peaked at 522.61 billion BoP, current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 5.68 billion BoP, current US$, in 1975.
South Asia ranks 24th of 43 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Goods exports in South Asia, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 5.68 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1976 | 6.49 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.3% |
| 1977 | 7.59 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.0% |
| 1978 | 8.03 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.8% |
| 1979 | 9.38 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.8% |
| 1980 | 10.30 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.8% |
| 1981 | 10.47 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.7% |
| 1982 | 11.14 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.3% |
| 1983 | 11.70 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.1% |
| 1984 | 12.77 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.1% |
| 1985 | 11.99 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.1% |
| 1986 | 12.54 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.5% |
| 1987 | 14.59 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.4% |
| 1988 | 16.56 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.5% |
| 1989 | 19.22 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.1% |
| 1990 | 22.16 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.3% |
| 1991 | 22.19 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.1% |
| 1992 | 24.91 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.3% |
| 1993 | 27.86 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.8% |
| 1994 | 32.18 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.5% |
| 1995 | 39.29 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.1% |
| 1996 | 42.40 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.9% |
| 1997 | 45.78 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.0% |
| 1998 | 44.70 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.4% |
| 1999 | 47.74 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.8% |
| 2000 | 56.09 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.5% |
| 2001 | 56.65 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.0% |
| 2002 | 62.73 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.7% |
| 2003 | 73.86 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.7% |
| 2004 | 92.81 billion BoP, current US$ | +25.7% |
| 2005 | 119.13 billion BoP, current US$ | +28.4% |
| 2006 | 143.38 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.4% |
| 2007 | 175.04 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.1% |
| 2008 | 224.39 billion BoP, current US$ | +28.2% |
| 2009 | 191.62 billion BoP, current US$ | -14.6% |
| 2010 | 260.42 billion BoP, current US$ | +35.9% |
| 2011 | 344.95 billion BoP, current US$ | +32.5% |
| 2012 | 334.94 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.9% |
| 2013 | 360.01 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.5% |
| 2014 | 371.30 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.1% |
| 2015 | 316.27 billion BoP, current US$ | -14.8% |
| 2016 | 314.56 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 352.48 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.1% |
| 2018 | 384.53 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.1% |
| 2019 | 384.04 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 325.85 billion BoP, current US$ | -15.2% |
| 2021 | 459.46 billion BoP, current US$ | +41.0% |
| 2022 | 522.61 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.7% |
| 2023 | 490.95 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.1% |
| 2024 | 505.73 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.0% |
| 2025 | 509.11 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7.43 billion BoP, current US$ | 5.68 billion BoP, current US$ | 9.38 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 1980s | 13.13 billion BoP, current US$ | 10.30 billion BoP, current US$ | 19.22 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 34.92 billion BoP, current US$ | 22.16 billion BoP, current US$ | 47.74 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 119.57 billion BoP, current US$ | 56.09 billion BoP, current US$ | 224.39 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 342.35 billion BoP, current US$ | 260.42 billion BoP, current US$ | 384.53 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 468.95 billion BoP, current US$ | 325.85 billion BoP, current US$ | 522.61 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Asia
- 21 Ireland 356.35 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 22 Brazil 350.50 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 23 Australia 337.36 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 24 Thailand 335.06 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 25 Saudi Arabia 310.96 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 26 Indonesia 280.44 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 27 Türkiye 257.45 billion BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for South Asia
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure per capita growth 6.5% (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure 2.69 trillion current US$ (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure 2.54 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure 7.5% (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure per capita 1,504 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Imports of goods and services 23.5% (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure 3.15 trillion current US$ (2025)
- Households and NPISHs final consumption expenditure 58.7% (2025)
- Trade 44.6% (2025)
- External balance on goods and services -2.4% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is goods exports in South Asia?
- Goods exports in South Asia was 509.11 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest goods exports recorded in South Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 522.61 billion BoP, current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest goods exports recorded in South Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.68 billion BoP, current US$ in 1975.
- How does South Asia rank for goods exports?
- South Asia ranks 24th out of 43 groups with data for 2025.
- Is goods exports rising or falling in South Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 61.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Asia data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Goods exports (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Exports of goods occur when there are 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. 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.