Share of imports by region of origin in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Share of imports by region of origin was 3.42 billion current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3.42 billion current US$
Change on year
up 0.2%
World rank
62nd
of 210 countries
All-time high
3.94 billion current US$
in 2022
All-time low
201.18 million current US$
in 1977
Years of data
52
1973–2024
Share of imports by region of origin in Bangladesh, 1973–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, share of imports by region of origin in Bangladesh stood at 3.42 billion current US$.
That represents a change of up 0.2% on the previous year and up 118.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of imports by region of origin in Bangladesh peaked at 3.94 billion current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 201.18 million current US$, in 1977.
That places Bangladesh 62nd out of 210 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of imports by region of origin in Bangladesh, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 263.08 million current US$ | — |
| 1974 | 290.85 million current US$ | +10.6% |
| 1975 | 430.33 million current US$ | +48.0% |
| 1976 | 209.51 million current US$ | -51.3% |
| 1977 | 201.18 million current US$ | -4.0% |
| 1978 | 280.38 million current US$ | +39.4% |
| 1979 | 293.28 million current US$ | +4.6% |
| 1980 | 447.93 million current US$ | +52.7% |
| 1981 | 214.94 million current US$ | -52.0% |
| 1982 | 311.53 million current US$ | +44.9% |
| 1983 | 369.43 million current US$ | +18.6% |
| 1984 | 387.43 million current US$ | +4.9% |
| 1985 | 354.15 million current US$ | -8.6% |
| 1986 | 303.42 million current US$ | -14.3% |
| 1987 | 328.17 million current US$ | +8.2% |
| 1988 | 288.80 million current US$ | -12.0% |
| 1989 | 360.23 million current US$ | +24.7% |
| 1990 | 308.31 million current US$ | -14.4% |
| 1991 | 311.61 million current US$ | +1.1% |
| 1992 | 377.70 million current US$ | +21.2% |
| 1993 | 226.81 million current US$ | -40.0% |
| 1994 | 317.07 million current US$ | +39.8% |
| 1995 | 466.75 million current US$ | +47.2% |
| 1996 | 315.40 million current US$ | -32.4% |
| 1997 | 392.05 million current US$ | +24.3% |
| 1998 | 347.90 million current US$ | -11.3% |
| 1999 | 549.29 million current US$ | +57.9% |
| 2000 | 324.31 million current US$ | -41.0% |
| 2001 | 354.17 million current US$ | +9.2% |
| 2002 | 291.32 million current US$ | -17.7% |
| 2003 | 330.16 million current US$ | +13.3% |
| 2004 | 336.18 million current US$ | +1.8% |
| 2005 | 393.43 million current US$ | +17.0% |
| 2006 | 503.76 million current US$ | +28.0% |
| 2007 | 727.07 million current US$ | +44.3% |
| 2008 | 736.59 million current US$ | +1.3% |
| 2009 | 921.13 million current US$ | +25.1% |
| 2010 | 1.07 billion current US$ | +15.8% |
| 2011 | 1.33 billion current US$ | +25.0% |
| 2012 | 1.18 billion current US$ | -11.3% |
| 2013 | 1.32 billion current US$ | +12.0% |
| 2014 | 1.57 billion current US$ | +18.3% |
| 2015 | 1.67 billion current US$ | +6.7% |
| 2016 | 1.61 billion current US$ | -3.6% |
| 2017 | 2.09 billion current US$ | +29.7% |
| 2018 | 2.26 billion current US$ | +8.3% |
| 2019 | 2.75 billion current US$ | +21.4% |
| 2020 | 3.08 billion current US$ | +12.1% |
| 2021 | 3.50 billion current US$ | +13.6% |
| 2022 | 3.94 billion current US$ | +12.5% |
| 2023 | 3.41 billion current US$ | -13.3% |
| 2024 | 3.42 billion current US$ | +0.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 281.23 million current US$ | 201.18 million current US$ | 430.33 million current US$ | 7 |
| 1980s | 336.60 million current US$ | 214.94 million current US$ | 447.93 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 361.29 million current US$ | 226.81 million current US$ | 549.29 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 491.81 million current US$ | 291.32 million current US$ | 921.13 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.69 billion current US$ | 1.07 billion current US$ | 2.75 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.47 billion current US$ | 3.08 billion current US$ | 3.94 billion current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bangladesh
More economy & growth data for Bangladesh
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 6.09 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 7 Percent per annum (2029)
- Total reserves minus gold (current US$), annual growth rate 31.49 % change on previous year (2025)
- Total reserves minus gold (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0582 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Total reserves minus gold (current US$), per capita 151.16 current US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$) -0.4486 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 0.058 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 150.69 current US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU) 8.26 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per 7.01 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of imports by region of origin in Bangladesh?
- Share of imports by region of origin in Bangladesh was 3.42 billion current US$ in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of imports by region of origin recorded in Bangladesh?
- The highest recorded value was 3.94 billion current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest share of imports by region of origin recorded in Bangladesh?
- The lowest recorded value was 201.18 million current US$ in 1977.
- How does Bangladesh rank for share of imports by region of origin?
- Bangladesh ranks 62nd out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of imports by region of origin rising or falling in Bangladesh?
- Over the last ten years it is up 118.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bangladesh data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of imports by region of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total value of goods a country imports from North America in US dollars, including freight and insurance costs. This data is not adjusted for inflation.