Goods imports in South Asia
South Asia: Goods imports was 864.14 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
864.14 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 4.5%
Rank
25th
of 45 groups
All-time high
864.14 billion BoP, current US$
in 2025
All-time low
6.20 billion BoP, current US$
in 1976
Years of data
51
1975–2025
Goods imports in South Asia, 1975–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
South Asia recorded 864.14 billion BoP, current US$ for goods imports in 2025. That is the highest value across all 51 years on record.
The figure is up 4.5% on the previous year and up 81.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, goods imports in South Asia peaked at 864.14 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 6.20 billion BoP, current US$, in 1976.
That places South Asia 25th out of 45 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Goods imports in South Asia, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 6.71 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1976 | 6.20 billion BoP, current US$ | -7.7% |
| 1977 | 7.18 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.9% |
| 1978 | 9.90 billion BoP, current US$ | +37.8% |
| 1979 | 13.15 billion BoP, current US$ | +32.9% |
| 1980 | 18.56 billion BoP, current US$ | +41.1% |
| 1981 | 18.72 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.9% |
| 1982 | 18.56 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.9% |
| 1983 | 18.09 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.5% |
| 1984 | 18.76 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.7% |
| 1985 | 19.75 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.3% |
| 1986 | 20.30 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.8% |
| 1987 | 22.60 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.4% |
| 1988 | 25.65 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.5% |
| 1989 | 28.35 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.5% |
| 1990 | 29.88 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.4% |
| 1991 | 27.93 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.5% |
| 1992 | 30.29 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.4% |
| 1993 | 32.40 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.0% |
| 1994 | 39.76 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.7% |
| 1995 | 50.46 billion BoP, current US$ | +26.9% |
| 1996 | 56.83 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.6% |
| 1997 | 59.69 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.0% |
| 1998 | 58.54 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.9% |
| 1999 | 60.42 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.2% |
| 2000 | 70.49 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.7% |
| 2001 | 66.69 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.4% |
| 2002 | 69.83 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.7% |
| 2003 | 85.71 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.7% |
| 2004 | 116.49 billion BoP, current US$ | +35.9% |
| 2005 | 158.30 billion BoP, current US$ | +35.9% |
| 2006 | 193.74 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.4% |
| 2007 | 239.98 billion BoP, current US$ | +23.9% |
| 2008 | 363.82 billion BoP, current US$ | +51.6% |
| 2009 | 310.01 billion BoP, current US$ | -14.8% |
| 2010 | 404.38 billion BoP, current US$ | +30.4% |
| 2011 | 534.66 billion BoP, current US$ | +32.2% |
| 2012 | 559.89 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.7% |
| 2013 | 543.85 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.9% |
| 2014 | 539.73 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 475.44 billion BoP, current US$ | -11.9% |
| 2016 | 447.53 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.9% |
| 2017 | 534.94 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.5% |
| 2018 | 613.62 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.7% |
| 2019 | 579.43 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.6% |
| 2020 | 454.17 billion BoP, current US$ | -21.6% |
| 2021 | 692.92 billion BoP, current US$ | +52.6% |
| 2022 | 843.83 billion BoP, current US$ | +21.8% |
| 2023 | 778.13 billion BoP, current US$ | -7.8% |
| 2024 | 826.76 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.3% |
| 2025 | 864.14 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8.63 billion BoP, current US$ | 6.20 billion BoP, current US$ | 13.15 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 1980s | 20.93 billion BoP, current US$ | 18.09 billion BoP, current US$ | 28.35 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 44.62 billion BoP, current US$ | 27.93 billion BoP, current US$ | 60.42 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 167.51 billion BoP, current US$ | 66.69 billion BoP, current US$ | 363.82 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 523.35 billion BoP, current US$ | 404.38 billion BoP, current US$ | 613.62 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 743.32 billion BoP, current US$ | 454.17 billion BoP, current US$ | 864.14 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Asia
- 22 Australia 308.87 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 23 Russian Federation 304.98 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 24 Brazil 290.77 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 25 Indonesia 230.58 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 26 Saudi Arabia 229.52 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 27 Malaysia 222.72 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 28 Austria 208.19 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 imports in South Asia?
- Goods imports in South Asia was 864.14 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 South Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 864.14 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest goods imports recorded in South Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.20 billion BoP, current US$ in 1976.
- How does South Asia rank for goods imports?
- South Asia ranks 25th out of 45 groups with data for 2025.
- Is goods imports rising or falling in South Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 81.8%. 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 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.