Imports of goods and services in Arab World
Arab World: Imports of goods and services was 1.54 trillion BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.54 trillion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 10.2%
Rank
25th
of 47 groups
All-time high
1.54 trillion BoP, current US$
in 2024
All-time low
120.84 billion BoP, current US$
in 1977
Years of data
48
1977–2024
Imports of goods and services in Arab World, 1977–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, imports of goods and services in Arab World stood at 1.54 trillion BoP, current US$. That is the highest value across all 48 years on record.
That represents a change of up 10.2% on the previous year and up 22.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Arab World peaked at 1.54 trillion BoP, current US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 120.84 billion BoP, current US$, in 1977.
Arab World ranks 25th of 47 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services in Arab World, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 120.84 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1978 | 145.47 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.4% |
| 1979 | 190.34 billion BoP, current US$ | +30.8% |
| 1980 | 228.73 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.2% |
| 1981 | 273.97 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.8% |
| 1982 | 263.93 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.7% |
| 1983 | 257.55 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.4% |
| 1984 | 243.19 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.6% |
| 1985 | 206.02 billion BoP, current US$ | -15.3% |
| 1986 | 172.06 billion BoP, current US$ | -16.5% |
| 1987 | 172.49 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.2% |
| 1988 | 177.21 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.7% |
| 1989 | 191.81 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.2% |
| 1990 | 217.56 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.4% |
| 1991 | 260.81 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.9% |
| 1992 | 261.88 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.4% |
| 1993 | 241.59 billion BoP, current US$ | -7.7% |
| 1994 | 220.82 billion BoP, current US$ | -8.6% |
| 1995 | 239.55 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.5% |
| 1996 | 257.92 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.7% |
| 1997 | 266.51 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.3% |
| 1998 | 253.01 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.1% |
| 1999 | 250.21 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.1% |
| 2000 | 273.43 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.3% |
| 2001 | 267.35 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.2% |
| 2002 | 283.56 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.1% |
| 2003 | 316.70 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.7% |
| 2004 | 401.09 billion BoP, current US$ | +26.6% |
| 2005 | 495.90 billion BoP, current US$ | +23.6% |
| 2006 | 568.84 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.7% |
| 2007 | 705.74 billion BoP, current US$ | +24.1% |
| 2008 | 904.66 billion BoP, current US$ | +28.2% |
| 2009 | 830.13 billion BoP, current US$ | -8.2% |
| 2010 | 900.30 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.5% |
| 2011 | 979.46 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.8% |
| 2012 | 1.12 trillion BoP, current US$ | +14.1% |
| 2013 | 1.20 trillion BoP, current US$ | +7.1% |
| 2014 | 1.26 trillion BoP, current US$ | +5.5% |
| 2015 | 1.13 trillion BoP, current US$ | -10.3% |
| 2016 | 1.02 trillion BoP, current US$ | -9.5% |
| 2017 | 1.08 trillion BoP, current US$ | +4.9% |
| 2018 | 1.14 trillion BoP, current US$ | +6.3% |
| 2019 | 1.17 trillion BoP, current US$ | +2.6% |
| 2020 | 968.68 billion BoP, current US$ | -17.4% |
| 2021 | 1.11 trillion BoP, current US$ | +14.1% |
| 2022 | 1.33 trillion BoP, current US$ | +20.6% |
| 2023 | 1.40 trillion BoP, current US$ | +5.0% |
| 2024 | 1.54 trillion BoP, current US$ | +10.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 152.22 billion BoP, current US$ | 120.84 billion BoP, current US$ | 190.34 billion BoP, current US$ | 3 |
| 1980s | 218.69 billion BoP, current US$ | 172.06 billion BoP, current US$ | 273.97 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 246.99 billion BoP, current US$ | 217.56 billion BoP, current US$ | 266.51 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 504.74 billion BoP, current US$ | 267.35 billion BoP, current US$ | 904.66 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.10 trillion BoP, current US$ | 900.30 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.26 trillion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.27 trillion BoP, current US$ | 968.68 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.54 trillion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Arab World
- 22 Viet Nam 398.71 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 23 Brazil 395.83 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 24 Thailand 388.92 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 25 Türkiye 369.26 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 26 Saudi Arabia 358.21 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 27 Sweden 344.68 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 28 Austria 306.48 billion BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Arab World
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth 0.9554 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 40.8% (2025)
- Services, value added (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.4905 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Services, value added 1.90 trillion current US$ (2025)
- Services, value added 1.86 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Services, value added 50.0% (2025)
- Services, value added (constant 2015 US$), per capita 3,700 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per 6,275 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per unit 0.8317 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual 3.68 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Arab World?
- Imports of goods and services in Arab World was 1.54 trillion BoP, current US$ in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Arab World?
- The highest recorded value was 1.54 trillion BoP, current US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Arab World?
- The lowest recorded value was 120.84 billion BoP, current US$ in 1977.
- How does Arab World rank for imports of goods and services?
- Arab World ranks 25th out of 47 groups with data for 2024.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Arab World?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Arab World data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. 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.