Imports of goods and services in Europe & Central Asia
Europe & Central Asia: Imports of goods and services was 10.55 trillion constant 2015 US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in Europe & Central Asia, 1970–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in constant 2015 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services in Europe & Central Asia is 10.55 trillion constant 2015 US$, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.0% on the previous year and up 34.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Europe & Central Asia peaked at 10.55 trillion constant 2015 US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 1.15 trillion constant 2015 US$, in 1970.
That places Europe & Central Asia 5th out of 36 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services in Europe & Central Asia, year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1.15 trillion constant 2015 US$ | — |
| 1971 | 1.21 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +5.2% |
| 1972 | 1.31 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +8.6% |
| 1973 | 1.45 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +10.7% |
| 1974 | 1.49 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +2.4% |
| 1975 | 1.40 trillion constant 2015 US$ | -5.8% |
| 1976 | 1.56 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +11.4% |
| 1977 | 1.61 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +2.9% |
| 1978 | 1.67 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +3.6% |
| 1979 | 1.82 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +9.2% |
| 1980 | 1.86 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +2.4% |
| 1981 | 1.85 trillion constant 2015 US$ | -0.9% |
| 1982 | 1.87 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +1.4% |
| 1983 | 1.90 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +1.3% |
| 1984 | 2.02 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +6.4% |
| 1985 | 2.12 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +4.8% |
| 1986 | 2.24 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +5.7% |
| 1987 | 2.38 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +6.6% |
| 1988 | 2.55 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +7.0% |
| 1989 | 2.75 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +7.8% |
| 1990 | 2.87 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +4.2% |
| 1991 | 2.75 trillion constant 2015 US$ | -4.2% |
| 1992 | 2.74 trillion constant 2015 US$ | -0.3% |
| 1993 | 2.64 trillion constant 2015 US$ | -3.6% |
| 1994 | 2.83 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +7.3% |
| 1995 | 3.05 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +7.8% |
| 1996 | 3.22 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +5.5% |
| 1997 | 3.55 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +10.2% |
| 1998 | 3.85 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +8.5% |
| 1999 | 4.07 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +5.8% |
| 2000 | 4.57 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +12.1% |
| 2001 | 4.68 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +2.6% |
| 2002 | 4.77 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +1.9% |
| 2003 | 4.96 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +3.8% |
| 2004 | 5.37 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +8.3% |
| 2005 | 5.76 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +7.3% |
| 2006 | 6.30 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +9.4% |
| 2007 | 6.78 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +7.6% |
| 2008 | 6.88 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +1.5% |
| 2009 | 6.04 trillion constant 2015 US$ | -12.2% |
| 2010 | 6.66 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +10.3% |
| 2011 | 7.05 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +5.8% |
| 2012 | 7.06 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +0.2% |
| 2013 | 7.25 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +2.7% |
| 2014 | 7.49 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +3.2% |
| 2015 | 7.85 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +4.8% |
| 2016 | 8.17 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +4.1% |
| 2017 | 8.63 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +5.6% |
| 2018 | 8.95 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +3.7% |
| 2019 | 9.32 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +4.1% |
| 2020 | 8.56 trillion constant 2015 US$ | -8.1% |
| 2021 | 9.35 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +9.2% |
| 2022 | 10.15 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +8.6% |
| 2023 | 10.07 trillion constant 2015 US$ | -0.8% |
| 2024 | 10.15 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +0.8% |
| 2025 | 10.55 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +4.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.47 trillion constant 2015 US$ | 1.15 trillion constant 2015 US$ | 1.82 trillion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.15 trillion constant 2015 US$ | 1.85 trillion constant 2015 US$ | 2.75 trillion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.16 trillion constant 2015 US$ | 2.64 trillion constant 2015 US$ | 4.07 trillion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.61 trillion constant 2015 US$ | 4.57 trillion constant 2015 US$ | 6.88 trillion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.84 trillion constant 2015 US$ | 6.66 trillion constant 2015 US$ | 9.32 trillion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.81 trillion constant 2015 US$ | 8.56 trillion constant 2015 US$ | 10.55 trillion constant 2015 US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Europe & Central Asia
- 2 Germany 1.55 trillion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 3 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1.06 trillion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 4 France 930.33 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 5 Japan 907.55 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 6 India 792.60 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 7 Singapore 764.03 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 8 Korea 730.66 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Europe & Central Asia
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 0.2059 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 2.22 % change on previous year (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 18,580 current US$ per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 0.5369 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 10.17 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 5,268 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 0.1522 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 1.58 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 7,127 current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0105 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Europe & Central Asia?
- Imports of goods and services in Europe & Central Asia was 10.55 trillion constant 2015 US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Europe & Central Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 10.55 trillion constant 2015 US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Europe & Central Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.15 trillion constant 2015 US$ in 1970.
- How does Europe & Central Asia rank for imports of goods and services?
- Europe & Central Asia ranks 5th out of 36 groups with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Europe & Central Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 34.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Europe & Central Asia data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 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 constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment is 2015. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.