Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$) in Ireland
Ireland: Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$) was 718.24 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in Ireland, 2005–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, imports of goods and services in Ireland stood at 718.24 billion BoP, current US$. That is the highest value across all 21 years on record.
That represents a change of up 12.4% on the previous year and up 145.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Ireland peaked at 718.24 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 139.10 billion BoP, current US$, in 2005.
That places Ireland 16th out of 200 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$) in Ireland, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 139.10 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 2006 | 153.42 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.3% |
| 2007 | 183.00 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.3% |
| 2008 | 195.20 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.7% |
| 2009 | 166.70 billion BoP, current US$ | -14.6% |
| 2010 | 169.39 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.6% |
| 2011 | 182.95 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.0% |
| 2012 | 195.84 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.0% |
| 2013 | 218.70 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.7% |
| 2014 | 255.58 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.9% |
| 2015 | 292.80 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.6% |
| 2016 | 337.28 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.2% |
| 2017 | 364.60 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.1% |
| 2018 | 380.27 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.3% |
| 2019 | 513.93 billion BoP, current US$ | +35.1% |
| 2020 | 518.15 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.8% |
| 2021 | 500.33 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.4% |
| 2022 | 536.88 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.3% |
| 2023 | 580.40 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.1% |
| 2024 | 638.91 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.1% |
| 2025 | 718.24 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.4% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 718.24 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 66.46 billion BoP, current US$, 10.8× the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 718.24 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 80.29 billion BoP, current US$, 8.9× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 167.48 billion BoP, current US$ | 139.10 billion BoP, current US$ | 195.20 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 2010s | 291.13 billion BoP, current US$ | 169.39 billion BoP, current US$ | 513.93 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 582.15 billion BoP, current US$ | 500.33 billion BoP, current US$ | 718.24 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
- 13 Canada 747.73 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 14 Mexico 743.56 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 15 Switzerland 727.33 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 17 Spain 625.81 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 18 Belgium 553.77 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 19 Poland 492.29 billion BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Ireland
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.96 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.52 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 7.18 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0082 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 1,078 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 2.06 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.006 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 787.03 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 2.45 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0048 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Ireland?
- Imports of goods and services in Ireland was 718.24 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025, 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 Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 718.24 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 139.10 billion BoP, current US$ in 2005.
- How does Ireland rank for imports of goods and services?
- Ireland ranks 16th out of 200 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 145.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland 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.