Goods imports in Africa Eastern and Southern
Africa Eastern and Southern: Goods imports was 294.09 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
294.09 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 3.1%
Rank
37th
of 45 groups
All-time high
298.85 billion BoP, current US$
in 2022
All-time low
16.37 billion BoP, current US$
in 1977
Years of data
48
1977–2024
Goods imports in Africa Eastern and Southern, 1977–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
Africa Eastern and Southern recorded 294.09 billion BoP, current US$ for goods imports in 2024.
That represents a change of up 3.1% on the previous year and up 14.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, goods imports in Africa Eastern and Southern peaked at 298.85 billion BoP, current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 16.37 billion BoP, current US$, in 1977.
That places Africa Eastern and Southern 37th out of 45 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Goods imports in Africa Eastern and Southern, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 16.37 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1978 | 19.68 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.2% |
| 1979 | 24.09 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.4% |
| 1980 | 35.58 billion BoP, current US$ | +47.7% |
| 1981 | 38.17 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.3% |
| 1982 | 31.36 billion BoP, current US$ | -17.9% |
| 1983 | 26.96 billion BoP, current US$ | -14.0% |
| 1984 | 27.26 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.1% |
| 1985 | 21.64 billion BoP, current US$ | -20.6% |
| 1986 | 23.03 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.4% |
| 1987 | 27.77 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.6% |
| 1988 | 32.99 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.8% |
| 1989 | 33.31 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.0% |
| 1990 | 35.76 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.3% |
| 1991 | 34.64 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.1% |
| 1992 | 37.36 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.8% |
| 1993 | 38.54 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.2% |
| 1994 | 44.57 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.7% |
| 1995 | 52.54 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.9% |
| 1996 | 53.76 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.3% |
| 1997 | 57.79 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.5% |
| 1998 | 57.08 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.2% |
| 1999 | 54.48 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.6% |
| 2000 | 52.44 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.7% |
| 2001 | 52.37 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.1% |
| 2002 | 55.35 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.7% |
| 2003 | 70.62 billion BoP, current US$ | +27.6% |
| 2004 | 92.46 billion BoP, current US$ | +30.9% |
| 2005 | 112.29 billion BoP, current US$ | +21.4% |
| 2006 | 132.90 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.4% |
| 2007 | 162.69 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.4% |
| 2008 | 196.94 billion BoP, current US$ | +21.0% |
| 2009 | 166.00 billion BoP, current US$ | -15.7% |
| 2010 | 192.22 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.8% |
| 2011 | 233.18 billion BoP, current US$ | +21.3% |
| 2012 | 248.60 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.6% |
| 2013 | 256.54 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.2% |
| 2014 | 257.76 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.5% |
| 2015 | 221.41 billion BoP, current US$ | -14.1% |
| 2016 | 193.64 billion BoP, current US$ | -12.5% |
| 2017 | 209.72 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.3% |
| 2018 | 232.67 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.9% |
| 2019 | 223.05 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.1% |
| 2020 | 187.76 billion BoP, current US$ | -15.8% |
| 2021 | 241.43 billion BoP, current US$ | +28.6% |
| 2022 | 298.85 billion BoP, current US$ | +23.8% |
| 2023 | 285.16 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.6% |
| 2024 | 294.09 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 20.05 billion BoP, current US$ | 16.37 billion BoP, current US$ | 24.09 billion BoP, current US$ | 3 |
| 1980s | 29.81 billion BoP, current US$ | 21.64 billion BoP, current US$ | 38.17 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 46.65 billion BoP, current US$ | 34.64 billion BoP, current US$ | 57.79 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 109.40 billion BoP, current US$ | 52.37 billion BoP, current US$ | 196.94 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 226.88 billion BoP, current US$ | 192.22 billion BoP, current US$ | 257.76 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 261.46 billion BoP, current US$ | 187.76 billion BoP, current US$ | 298.85 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Africa Eastern and Southern
- 34 Denmark 132.41 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 35 Philippines 130.08 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 36 Slovakia 116.89 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 37 Portugal 109.07 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 38 Norway 104.78 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 39 South Africa 104.47 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 40 Israel 102.29 billion BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Africa Eastern and Southern
- Industry (including construction), value added 356.28 billion current US$ (2025)
- External balance on goods and services -2.2% (2025)
- Trade 52.0% (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 159.10 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Trade in services 10.8% (2024)
- Manufacturing, value added 129.32 billion current US$ (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added 110.62 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added 9.5% (2025)
- Services, value added 625.14 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Services, value added 686.60 billion current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is goods imports in Africa Eastern and Southern?
- Goods imports in Africa Eastern and Southern was 294.09 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest goods imports recorded in Africa Eastern and Southern?
- The highest recorded value was 298.85 billion BoP, current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest goods imports recorded in Africa Eastern and Southern?
- The lowest recorded value was 16.37 billion BoP, current US$ in 1977.
- How does Africa Eastern and Southern rank for goods imports?
- Africa Eastern and Southern ranks 37th out of 45 groups with data for 2024.
- Is goods imports rising or falling in Africa Eastern and Southern?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa Eastern and Southern data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Goods imports (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods occur when there are changes in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, 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.