Imports of goods and services in Singapore
Singapore: Imports of goods and services was 860.24 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
860.24 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 8.3%
World rank
9th
of 200 countries
All-time high
860.24 billion BoP, current US$
in 2025
All-time low
3.61 billion BoP, current US$
in 1972
Years of data
54
1972–2025
Imports of goods and services in Singapore, 1972–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, imports of goods and services in Singapore stood at 860.24 billion BoP, current US$. That is the highest value across all 54 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.3% on the previous year and up 84.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Singapore peaked at 860.24 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 3.61 billion BoP, current US$, in 1972.
That places Singapore 9th out of 200 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services in Singapore, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 3.61 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1973 | 5.39 billion BoP, current US$ | +49.2% |
| 1974 | 8.66 billion BoP, current US$ | +60.7% |
| 1975 | 8.48 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.2% |
| 1976 | 9.50 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.0% |
| 1977 | 11.01 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.9% |
| 1978 | 13.64 billion BoP, current US$ | +23.9% |
| 1979 | 18.50 billion BoP, current US$ | +35.7% |
| 1980 | 25.31 billion BoP, current US$ | +36.8% |
| 1981 | 29.04 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.7% |
| 1982 | 29.81 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.7% |
| 1983 | 30.03 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.8% |
| 1984 | 30.76 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.4% |
| 1985 | 28.26 billion BoP, current US$ | -8.1% |
| 1986 | 27.49 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.7% |
| 1987 | 34.85 billion BoP, current US$ | +26.8% |
| 1988 | 46.47 billion BoP, current US$ | +33.3% |
| 1989 | 52.86 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.7% |
| 1990 | 64.95 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.9% |
| 1991 | 70.57 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.6% |
| 1992 | 77.92 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.4% |
| 1993 | 91.90 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.9% |
| 1994 | 110.46 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.2% |
| 1995 | 144.31 billion BoP, current US$ | +30.6% |
| 1996 | 153.36 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.3% |
| 1997 | 154.76 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.9% |
| 1998 | 124.56 billion BoP, current US$ | -19.5% |
| 1999 | 137.83 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.7% |
| 2000 | 169.11 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.7% |
| 2001 | 149.41 billion BoP, current US$ | -11.6% |
| 2002 | 153.30 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.6% |
| 2003 | 170.52 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.2% |
| 2004 | 215.77 billion BoP, current US$ | +26.5% |
| 2005 | 249.57 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.7% |
| 2006 | 293.28 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.5% |
| 2007 | 328.43 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.0% |
| 2008 | 403.37 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.8% |
| 2009 | 324.91 billion BoP, current US$ | -19.5% |
| 2010 | 411.72 billion BoP, current US$ | +26.7% |
| 2011 | 491.03 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.3% |
| 2012 | 509.02 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.7% |
| 2013 | 528.92 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.9% |
| 2014 | 530.59 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.3% |
| 2015 | 465.35 billion BoP, current US$ | -12.3% |
| 2016 | 441.18 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.2% |
| 2017 | 497.98 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.9% |
| 2018 | 559.45 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.3% |
| 2019 | 555.64 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 526.49 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.2% |
| 2021 | 641.26 billion BoP, current US$ | +21.8% |
| 2022 | 746.88 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.5% |
| 2023 | 732.38 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.9% |
| 2024 | 794.26 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.4% |
| 2025 | 860.24 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 9.85 billion BoP, current US$ | 3.61 billion BoP, current US$ | 18.50 billion BoP, current US$ | 8 |
| 1980s | 33.49 billion BoP, current US$ | 25.31 billion BoP, current US$ | 52.86 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 113.06 billion BoP, current US$ | 64.95 billion BoP, current US$ | 154.76 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 245.77 billion BoP, current US$ | 149.41 billion BoP, current US$ | 403.37 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 499.09 billion BoP, current US$ | 411.72 billion BoP, current US$ | 559.45 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 716.92 billion BoP, current US$ | 526.49 billion BoP, current US$ | 860.24 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Singapore
- 6 Japan 998.13 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 7 India 963.44 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 8 Netherlands 867.34 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 10 Italy 773.81 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
More economy & growth data for Singapore
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.99 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.5 Percent per annum (2029)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 4.13 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.1757 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per capita 17,358 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate 8.31 % change on previous year (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), per unit of GDP 1.42 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), per capita 140,765 current US$ per person (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate 5.97 % change on previous year (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP 1.86 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Singapore?
- Imports of goods and services in Singapore was 860.24 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 Singapore?
- The highest recorded value was 860.24 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Singapore?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.61 billion BoP, current US$ in 1972.
- How does Singapore rank for imports of goods and services?
- Singapore ranks 9th out of 200 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Singapore?
- Over the last ten years it is up 84.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Singapore 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.