Imports of goods and services in Italy
Italy: Imports of goods and services was 773.81 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
773.81 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 7.6%
World rank
10th
of 200 countries
All-time high
775.52 billion BoP, current US$
in 2022
All-time low
16.98 billion BoP, current US$
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Imports of goods and services in Italy, 1970–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, imports of goods and services in Italy stood at 773.81 billion BoP, current US$.
The figure is up 7.6% on the previous year and up 59.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Italy peaked at 775.52 billion BoP, current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 16.98 billion BoP, current US$, in 1970.
That places Italy 10th out of 200 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services in Italy, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 16.98 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1971 | 18.55 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.2% |
| 1972 | 22.63 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.0% |
| 1973 | 31.38 billion BoP, current US$ | +38.7% |
| 1974 | 44.51 billion BoP, current US$ | +41.8% |
| 1975 | 42.56 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.4% |
| 1976 | 47.46 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.5% |
| 1977 | 52.78 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.2% |
| 1978 | 61.95 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.4% |
| 1979 | 84.04 billion BoP, current US$ | +35.7% |
| 1980 | 108.58 billion BoP, current US$ | +29.2% |
| 1981 | 101.75 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.3% |
| 1982 | 95.61 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.0% |
| 1983 | 87.74 billion BoP, current US$ | -8.2% |
| 1984 | 93.37 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.4% |
| 1985 | 97.19 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.1% |
| 1986 | 111.49 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.7% |
| 1987 | 141.31 billion BoP, current US$ | +26.7% |
| 1988 | 155.86 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.3% |
| 1989 | 172.11 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.4% |
| 1990 | 215.18 billion BoP, current US$ | +25.0% |
| 1991 | 212.63 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.2% |
| 1992 | 232.44 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.3% |
| 1993 | 185.41 billion BoP, current US$ | -20.2% |
| 1994 | 204.64 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.4% |
| 1995 | 244.83 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.6% |
| 1996 | 249.94 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.1% |
| 1997 | 253.86 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.6% |
| 1998 | 265.73 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.7% |
| 1999 | 268.95 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.2% |
| 2000 | 283.87 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.5% |
| 2001 | 285.54 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.6% |
| 2002 | 302.47 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.9% |
| 2003 | 360.99 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.3% |
| 2004 | 423.79 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.4% |
| 2005 | 459.94 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.5% |
| 2006 | 528.20 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.8% |
| 2007 | 614.20 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.3% |
| 2008 | 666.76 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.6% |
| 2009 | 505.13 billion BoP, current US$ | -24.2% |
| 2010 | 573.45 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.5% |
| 2011 | 644.10 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.3% |
| 2012 | 564.42 billion BoP, current US$ | -12.4% |
| 2013 | 556.75 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.4% |
| 2014 | 561.56 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.9% |
| 2015 | 485.16 billion BoP, current US$ | -13.6% |
| 2016 | 483.54 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 541.01 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.9% |
| 2018 | 605.44 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.9% |
| 2019 | 568.80 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.1% |
| 2020 | 490.68 billion BoP, current US$ | -13.7% |
| 2021 | 633.75 billion BoP, current US$ | +29.2% |
| 2022 | 775.52 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.4% |
| 2023 | 736.25 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.1% |
| 2024 | 719.34 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.3% |
| 2025 | 773.81 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 42.28 billion BoP, current US$ | 16.98 billion BoP, current US$ | 84.04 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 116.50 billion BoP, current US$ | 87.74 billion BoP, current US$ | 172.11 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 233.36 billion BoP, current US$ | 185.41 billion BoP, current US$ | 268.95 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 443.09 billion BoP, current US$ | 283.87 billion BoP, current US$ | 666.76 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 558.42 billion BoP, current US$ | 483.54 billion BoP, current US$ | 644.10 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 688.23 billion BoP, current US$ | 490.68 billion BoP, current US$ | 775.52 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Italy
- 7 India 963.44 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 8 Netherlands 867.34 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 9 Singapore 860.24 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 11 Republic of Korea 765.53 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 12 Canada 746.62 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 13 Mexico 740.22 billion BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Italy
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- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 0.8337 Percent per annum (2029)
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 3.64 % change on previous year (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.2455 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per capita 10,630 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- External balance on goods and services (current US$), annual growth -0.5061 % change on previous year (2025)
- External balance on goods and services (current LCU), annual growth -4.7 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), annual 5.49 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), per 0.0183 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), per 791.64 current LCU per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Italy?
- Imports of goods and services in Italy was 773.81 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 Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 775.52 billion BoP, current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 16.98 billion BoP, current US$ in 1970.
- How does Italy rank for imports of goods and services?
- Italy ranks 10th out of 200 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 59.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy 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.