Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$) in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$) was 24.84 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
24.84 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 11.3%
World rank
86th
of 200 countries
All-time high
26.84 billion BoP, current US$
in 2018
All-time low
682.95 million BoP, current US$
in 1976
Years of data
51
1975–2025
Imports of goods and services in Sri Lanka, 1975–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, imports of goods and services in Sri Lanka stood at 24.84 billion BoP, current US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.3% on the previous year and up 8.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Sri Lanka peaked at 26.84 billion BoP, current US$ in 2018 and was at its lowest, 682.95 million BoP, current US$, in 1976.
Sri Lanka ranks 86th of 200 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$) in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 803.61 million BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1976 | 682.95 million BoP, current US$ | -15.0% |
| 1977 | 768.80 million BoP, current US$ | +12.6% |
| 1978 | 1.08 billion BoP, current US$ | +40.5% |
| 1979 | 1.54 billion BoP, current US$ | +42.3% |
| 1980 | 2.20 billion BoP, current US$ | +42.9% |
| 1981 | 2.05 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.5% |
| 1982 | 2.18 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.4% |
| 1983 | 2.13 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.4% |
| 1984 | 2.08 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.4% |
| 1985 | 2.30 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.2% |
| 1986 | 2.26 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.4% |
| 1987 | 2.40 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.0% |
| 1988 | 2.56 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.9% |
| 1989 | 2.62 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.2% |
| 1990 | 2.96 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.1% |
| 1991 | 3.57 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.4% |
| 1992 | 3.84 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.5% |
| 1993 | 4.40 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.7% |
| 1994 | 5.35 billion BoP, current US$ | +21.4% |
| 1995 | 5.98 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.9% |
| 1996 | 6.10 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.0% |
| 1997 | 6.58 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.9% |
| 1998 | 6.68 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.4% |
| 1999 | 6.78 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.6% |
| 2000 | 8.11 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.6% |
| 2001 | 7.13 billion BoP, current US$ | -12.1% |
| 2002 | 7.08 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.7% |
| 2003 | 7.68 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.5% |
| 2004 | 9.11 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.5% |
| 2005 | 10.07 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.5% |
| 2006 | 11.62 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.5% |
| 2007 | 12.77 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.9% |
| 2008 | 15.69 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.9% |
| 2009 | 11.71 billion BoP, current US$ | -25.4% |
| 2010 | 15.22 billion BoP, current US$ | +30.0% |
| 2011 | 22.25 billion BoP, current US$ | +46.2% |
| 2012 | 21.73 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.4% |
| 2013 | 21.51 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.0% |
| 2014 | 23.14 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.6% |
| 2015 | 23.01 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 23.44 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.9% |
| 2017 | 25.40 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.4% |
| 2018 | 26.84 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.7% |
| 2019 | 24.56 billion BoP, current US$ | -8.5% |
| 2020 | 18.27 billion BoP, current US$ | -25.6% |
| 2021 | 21.53 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.8% |
| 2022 | 19.24 billion BoP, current US$ | -10.6% |
| 2023 | 19.17 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.4% |
| 2024 | 22.32 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.4% |
| 2025 | 24.84 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.3% |
Sri Lanka compared with similar countries
- Sri Lanka's 24.84 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 20.24 billion BoP, current US$, 1.2× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Sri Lanka's 24.84 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for South Asia, which is 20.40 billion BoP, current US$, 1.2× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 974.54 million BoP, current US$ | 682.95 million BoP, current US$ | 1.54 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 1980s | 2.28 billion BoP, current US$ | 2.05 billion BoP, current US$ | 2.62 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.22 billion BoP, current US$ | 2.96 billion BoP, current US$ | 6.78 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.10 billion BoP, current US$ | 7.08 billion BoP, current US$ | 15.69 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 22.71 billion BoP, current US$ | 15.22 billion BoP, current US$ | 26.84 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 20.90 billion BoP, current US$ | 18.27 billion BoP, current US$ | 24.84 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sri Lanka
More economy & growth data for Sri Lanka
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- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 0.0483 units per person (2025)
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- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Sri Lanka?
- Imports of goods and services in Sri Lanka was 24.84 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 Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 26.84 billion BoP, current US$ in 2018.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 682.95 million BoP, current US$ in 1976.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for imports of goods and services?
- Sri Lanka ranks 86th out of 200 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sri Lanka 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.