Imports of goods and services in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income)
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income): Imports of goods and services was 708.23 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
708.23 billion constant 2015 US$
Change on year
up 9.6%
Rank
23rd
of 36 groups
All-time high
708.23 billion constant 2015 US$
in 2025
All-time low
53.06 billion constant 2015 US$
in 1962
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Imports of goods and services in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income), 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in constant 2015 US$.
Analysis
In 2025, imports of goods and services in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income) stood at 708.23 billion constant 2015 US$. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
That represents a change of up 9.6% on the previous year and up 44.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income) peaked at 708.23 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 53.06 billion constant 2015 US$, in 1962.
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income) ranks 23rd of 36 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income), year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 73.26 billion constant 2015 US$ | — |
| 1961 | 69.82 billion constant 2015 US$ | -4.7% |
| 1962 | 53.06 billion constant 2015 US$ | -24.0% |
| 1963 | 63.85 billion constant 2015 US$ | +20.4% |
| 1964 | 70.90 billion constant 2015 US$ | +11.0% |
| 1965 | 75.03 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.8% |
| 1966 | 77.52 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.3% |
| 1967 | 88.44 billion constant 2015 US$ | +14.1% |
| 1968 | 98.73 billion constant 2015 US$ | +11.6% |
| 1969 | 102.54 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.9% |
| 1970 | 121.36 billion constant 2015 US$ | +18.4% |
| 1971 | 128.19 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.6% |
| 1972 | 132.49 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.4% |
| 1973 | 155.83 billion constant 2015 US$ | +17.6% |
| 1974 | 246.27 billion constant 2015 US$ | +58.0% |
| 1975 | 343.64 billion constant 2015 US$ | +39.5% |
| 1976 | 338.34 billion constant 2015 US$ | -1.5% |
| 1977 | 388.72 billion constant 2015 US$ | +14.9% |
| 1978 | 301.19 billion constant 2015 US$ | -22.5% |
| 1979 | 259.86 billion constant 2015 US$ | -13.7% |
| 1980 | 265.44 billion constant 2015 US$ | +2.1% |
| 1981 | 260.49 billion constant 2015 US$ | -1.9% |
| 1982 | 239.77 billion constant 2015 US$ | -8.0% |
| 1983 | 296.35 billion constant 2015 US$ | +23.6% |
| 1984 | 247.04 billion constant 2015 US$ | -16.6% |
| 1985 | 245.79 billion constant 2015 US$ | -0.5% |
| 1986 | 217.37 billion constant 2015 US$ | -11.6% |
| 1987 | 219.13 billion constant 2015 US$ | +0.8% |
| 1988 | 203.99 billion constant 2015 US$ | -6.9% |
| 1989 | 232.42 billion constant 2015 US$ | +13.9% |
| 1990 | 267.87 billion constant 2015 US$ | +15.3% |
| 1991 | 315.78 billion constant 2015 US$ | +17.9% |
| 1992 | 316.10 billion constant 2015 US$ | +0.1% |
| 1993 | 293.40 billion constant 2015 US$ | -7.2% |
| 1994 | 233.29 billion constant 2015 US$ | -20.5% |
| 1995 | 244.08 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.6% |
| 1996 | 262.38 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.5% |
| 1997 | 257.72 billion constant 2015 US$ | -1.8% |
| 1998 | 265.41 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.0% |
| 1999 | 260.73 billion constant 2015 US$ | -1.8% |
| 2000 | 277.48 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.4% |
| 2001 | 306.87 billion constant 2015 US$ | +10.6% |
| 2002 | 335.75 billion constant 2015 US$ | +9.4% |
| 2003 | 373.55 billion constant 2015 US$ | +11.3% |
| 2004 | 412.96 billion constant 2015 US$ | +10.6% |
| 2005 | 446.73 billion constant 2015 US$ | +8.2% |
| 2006 | 473.01 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.9% |
| 2007 | 519.61 billion constant 2015 US$ | +9.9% |
| 2008 | 584.29 billion constant 2015 US$ | +12.4% |
| 2009 | 557.45 billion constant 2015 US$ | -4.6% |
| 2010 | 584.65 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.9% |
| 2011 | 551.41 billion constant 2015 US$ | -5.7% |
| 2012 | 549.93 billion constant 2015 US$ | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 533.00 billion constant 2015 US$ | -3.1% |
| 2014 | 533.07 billion constant 2015 US$ | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 490.63 billion constant 2015 US$ | -8.0% |
| 2016 | 492.48 billion constant 2015 US$ | +0.4% |
| 2017 | 565.21 billion constant 2015 US$ | +14.8% |
| 2018 | 582.11 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.0% |
| 2019 | 578.29 billion constant 2015 US$ | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 473.80 billion constant 2015 US$ | -18.1% |
| 2021 | 521.80 billion constant 2015 US$ | +10.1% |
| 2022 | 586.55 billion constant 2015 US$ | +12.4% |
| 2023 | 599.31 billion constant 2015 US$ | +2.2% |
| 2024 | 646.45 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.9% |
| 2025 | 708.23 billion constant 2015 US$ | +9.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 77.32 billion constant 2015 US$ | 53.06 billion constant 2015 US$ | 102.54 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 241.59 billion constant 2015 US$ | 121.36 billion constant 2015 US$ | 388.72 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 242.78 billion constant 2015 US$ | 203.99 billion constant 2015 US$ | 296.35 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 271.67 billion constant 2015 US$ | 233.29 billion constant 2015 US$ | 316.10 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 428.77 billion constant 2015 US$ | 277.48 billion constant 2015 US$ | 584.29 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 546.08 billion constant 2015 US$ | 490.63 billion constant 2015 US$ | 584.65 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 589.36 billion constant 2015 US$ | 473.80 billion constant 2015 US$ | 708.23 billion constant 2015 US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income)
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- 26 Saudi Arabia 287.13 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 2.52 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 390.32 current US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 3.31 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 0.1599 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 452.38 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 1,931 current US$ per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 0.7447 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 4.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 0.138 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 0.6825 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income)?
- Imports of goods and services in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income) was 708.23 billion 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 Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income)?
- The highest recorded value was 708.23 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income)?
- The lowest recorded value was 53.06 billion constant 2015 US$ in 1962.
- How does Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income) rank for imports of goods and services?
- Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income) ranks 23rd out of 36 groups with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 44.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income) 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.