Goods imports in Italy
Italy: Goods imports was 596.71 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
596.71 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 6.8%
World rank
11th
of 200 countries
All-time high
635.91 billion BoP, current US$
in 2022
All-time low
13.46 billion BoP, current US$
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Goods imports in Italy, 1970–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, goods imports in Italy stood at 596.71 billion BoP, current US$.
The figure is up 6.8% on the previous year and up 56.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, goods imports in Italy peaked at 635.91 billion BoP, current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 13.46 billion BoP, current US$, in 1970.
Italy ranks 11th of 200 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Goods imports in Italy, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 13.46 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1971 | 14.81 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.0% |
| 1972 | 18.39 billion BoP, current US$ | +24.1% |
| 1973 | 26.03 billion BoP, current US$ | +41.5% |
| 1974 | 38.53 billion BoP, current US$ | +48.0% |
| 1975 | 35.66 billion BoP, current US$ | -7.5% |
| 1976 | 41.08 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.2% |
| 1977 | 44.93 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.4% |
| 1978 | 52.59 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.1% |
| 1979 | 72.38 billion BoP, current US$ | +37.6% |
| 1980 | 93.96 billion BoP, current US$ | +29.8% |
| 1981 | 88.32 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.0% |
| 1982 | 81.80 billion BoP, current US$ | -7.4% |
| 1983 | 74.60 billion BoP, current US$ | -8.8% |
| 1984 | 79.66 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.8% |
| 1985 | 82.16 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.1% |
| 1986 | 92.19 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.2% |
| 1987 | 116.52 billion BoP, current US$ | +26.4% |
| 1988 | 128.78 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.5% |
| 1989 | 142.28 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.5% |
| 1990 | 171.85 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.8% |
| 1991 | 171.93 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.1% |
| 1992 | 178.44 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.8% |
| 1993 | 140.27 billion BoP, current US$ | -21.4% |
| 1994 | 159.76 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.9% |
| 1995 | 195.28 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.2% |
| 1996 | 197.94 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.4% |
| 1997 | 200.35 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.2% |
| 1998 | 206.78 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.2% |
| 1999 | 207.70 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.4% |
| 2000 | 225.18 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.4% |
| 2001 | 223.94 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.5% |
| 2002 | 235.63 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.2% |
| 2003 | 282.80 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.0% |
| 2004 | 336.32 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.9% |
| 2005 | 365.20 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.6% |
| 2006 | 421.83 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.5% |
| 2007 | 486.33 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.3% |
| 2008 | 534.08 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.8% |
| 2009 | 394.85 billion BoP, current US$ | -26.1% |
| 2010 | 459.68 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.4% |
| 2011 | 524.21 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.0% |
| 2012 | 455.12 billion BoP, current US$ | -13.2% |
| 2013 | 445.30 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.2% |
| 2014 | 444.16 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 382.50 billion BoP, current US$ | -13.9% |
| 2016 | 378.36 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 424.22 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.1% |
| 2018 | 478.80 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.9% |
| 2019 | 445.96 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.9% |
| 2020 | 396.01 billion BoP, current US$ | -11.2% |
| 2021 | 518.24 billion BoP, current US$ | +30.9% |
| 2022 | 635.91 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.7% |
| 2023 | 585.92 billion BoP, current US$ | -7.9% |
| 2024 | 558.63 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.7% |
| 2025 | 596.71 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.8% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 596.71 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 45.20 billion BoP, current US$, 13.2× the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Italy's 596.71 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 58.51 billion BoP, current US$, 10.2× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 35.79 billion BoP, current US$ | 13.46 billion BoP, current US$ | 72.38 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 98.03 billion BoP, current US$ | 74.60 billion BoP, current US$ | 142.28 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 183.03 billion BoP, current US$ | 140.27 billion BoP, current US$ | 207.70 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 350.62 billion BoP, current US$ | 223.94 billion BoP, current US$ | 534.08 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 443.83 billion BoP, current US$ | 378.36 billion BoP, current US$ | 524.21 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 548.57 billion BoP, current US$ | 396.01 billion BoP, current US$ | 635.91 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Italy
- 8 Mexico 664.80 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 9 Hong Kong 633.12 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 10 Netherlands 605.52 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 12 South Korea 580.87 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 13 Canada 577.43 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 14 Switzerland 508.08 billion BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Italy
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.18 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 0.8337 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 22.90 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.009 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 388.75 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 882.91 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -96.9 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0003 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 14.99 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 49.38 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is goods imports in Italy?
- Goods imports in Italy was 596.71 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest goods imports recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 635.91 billion BoP, current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest goods imports recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.46 billion BoP, current US$ in 1970.
- How does Italy rank for goods imports?
- Italy ranks 11th out of 200 countries with data for 2025.
- Is goods imports rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 56.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy 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.