Share of imports by region of origin in Iran, Islamic Republic of
Iran, Islamic Republic of: Share of imports by region of origin was 271.86 million current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
271.86 million current US$
Change on year
up 30.0%
World rank
138th
of 210 countries
All-time high
2.47 billion current US$
in 1977
All-time low
38.90 million current US$
in 1948
Years of data
72
1948–2024
Share of imports by region of origin in Iran, Islamic Republic of, 1948–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of imports by region of origin in Iran, Islamic Republic of is 271.86 million current US$, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 30.0% on the previous year and up 6.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of imports by region of origin in Iran, Islamic Republic of peaked at 2.47 billion current US$ in 1977 and was at its lowest, 38.90 million current US$, in 1948.
Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 138th of 210 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of imports by region of origin in Iran, Islamic Republic of, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 38.90 million current US$ | — |
| 1949 | 72.60 million current US$ | +86.6% |
| 1950 | 68.90 million current US$ | -5.1% |
| 1951 | 59.40 million current US$ | -13.8% |
| 1954 | 54.10 million current US$ | -8.9% |
| 1955 | 57.20 million current US$ | +5.7% |
| 1956 | 53.70 million current US$ | -6.1% |
| 1957 | 55.50 million current US$ | +3.4% |
| 1958 | 74.00 million current US$ | +33.3% |
| 1959 | 89.20 million current US$ | +20.5% |
| 1960 | 107.50 million current US$ | +20.5% |
| 1961 | 100.50 million current US$ | -6.5% |
| 1962 | 94.20 million current US$ | -6.3% |
| 1963 | 95.50 million current US$ | +1.4% |
| 1964 | 112.20 million current US$ | +17.5% |
| 1965 | 157.00 million current US$ | +39.9% |
| 1966 | 179.80 million current US$ | +14.5% |
| 1967 | 214.40 million current US$ | +19.2% |
| 1968 | 243.20 million current US$ | +13.4% |
| 1969 | 199.20 million current US$ | -18.1% |
| 1973 | 499.60 million current US$ | +150.8% |
| 1974 | 1.01 billion current US$ | +101.8% |
| 1975 | 2.14 billion current US$ | +112.2% |
| 1976 | 2.28 billion current US$ | +6.4% |
| 1977 | 2.47 billion current US$ | +8.5% |
| 1978 | 1.56 billion current US$ | -36.7% |
| 1979 | 1.36 billion current US$ | -13.2% |
| 1980 | 47.00 million current US$ | -96.5% |
| 1981 | 83.00 million current US$ | +76.6% |
| 1982 | 173.00 million current US$ | +108.4% |
| 1983 | 227.00 million current US$ | +31.2% |
| 1984 | 199.00 million current US$ | -12.3% |
| 1985 | 70.00 million current US$ | -64.8% |
| 1986 | 66.00 million current US$ | -5.7% |
| 1987 | 101.00 million current US$ | +53.0% |
| 1988 | 79.00 million current US$ | -21.8% |
| 1989 | 384.00 million current US$ | +386.1% |
| 1990 | 476.00 million current US$ | +24.0% |
| 1991 | 892.90 million current US$ | +87.6% |
| 1992 | 1.41 billion current US$ | +58.1% |
| 1993 | 1.11 billion current US$ | -21.4% |
| 1994 | 663.00 million current US$ | -40.3% |
| 1995 | 969.90 million current US$ | +46.3% |
| 1996 | 660.70 million current US$ | -31.9% |
| 1997 | 760.30 million current US$ | +15.1% |
| 1998 | 311.00 million current US$ | -59.1% |
| 1999 | 531.00 million current US$ | +70.7% |
| 2000 | 611.40 million current US$ | +15.1% |
| 2001 | 470.67 million current US$ | -23.0% |
| 2002 | 366.62 million current US$ | -22.1% |
| 2003 | 342.00 million current US$ | -6.7% |
| 2004 | 306.00 million current US$ | -10.5% |
| 2005 | 316.21 million current US$ | +3.3% |
| 2006 | 426.71 million current US$ | +34.9% |
| 2007 | 313.23 million current US$ | -26.6% |
| 2008 | 887.12 million current US$ | +183.2% |
| 2009 | 884.64 million current US$ | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 327.47 million current US$ | -63.0% |
| 2011 | 600.89 million current US$ | +83.5% |
| 2012 | 542.53 million current US$ | -9.7% |
| 2013 | 272.06 million current US$ | -49.9% |
| 2014 | 255.97 million current US$ | -5.9% |
| 2015 | 275.29 million current US$ | +7.5% |
| 2016 | 448.84 million current US$ | +63.0% |
| 2017 | 267.43 million current US$ | -40.4% |
| 2018 | 223.50 million current US$ | -16.4% |
| 2019 | 211.22 million current US$ | -5.5% |
| 2020 | 153.16 million current US$ | -27.5% |
| 2021 | 168.93 million current US$ | +10.3% |
| 2022 | 168.35 million current US$ | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 209.16 million current US$ | +24.2% |
| 2024 | 271.86 million current US$ | +30.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 55.75 million current US$ | 38.90 million current US$ | 72.60 million current US$ | 2 |
| 1950s | 64.00 million current US$ | 53.70 million current US$ | 89.20 million current US$ | 8 |
| 1960s | 150.35 million current US$ | 94.20 million current US$ | 243.20 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.62 billion current US$ | 499.60 million current US$ | 2.47 billion current US$ | 7 |
| 1980s | 142.90 million current US$ | 47.00 million current US$ | 384.00 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 778.64 million current US$ | 311.00 million current US$ | 1.41 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 492.46 million current US$ | 306.00 million current US$ | 887.12 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 342.52 million current US$ | 211.22 million current US$ | 600.89 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 194.29 million current US$ | 153.16 million current US$ | 271.86 million current US$ | 5 |
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More economy & growth data for Iran, Islamic Republic of
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- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate -13.5 % change on previous year (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.1615 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per capita 633.67 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- External balance on goods and services (current US$), annual growth -34.4 % change on previous year (2025)
- External balance on goods and services (current LCU), annual growth -120.39 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), annual 22.75 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), per 78,675 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), per 308.75 million current LCU per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of imports by region of origin in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- Share of imports by region of origin in Iran, Islamic Republic of was 271.86 million 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 Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- The highest recorded value was 2.47 billion current US$ in 1977.
- What is the lowest share of imports by region of origin recorded in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- The lowest recorded value was 38.90 million current US$ in 1948.
- How does Iran, Islamic Republic of rank for share of imports by region of origin?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 138th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of imports by region of origin rising or falling in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran, Islamic Republic of 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.