Imports of goods and services in Australia
Australia: Imports of goods and services was 622.19 billion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
622.19 billion constant LCU
Change on year
up 3.1%
World rank
78th
of 179 countries
All-time high
622.19 billion constant LCU
in 2025
All-time low
17.66 billion constant LCU
in 1962
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Imports of goods and services in Australia, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
In 2025, imports of goods and services in Australia stood at 622.19 billion constant LCU. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.1% on the previous year and up 36.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Australia peaked at 622.19 billion constant LCU in 2025 and was at its lowest, 17.66 billion constant LCU, in 1962.
That places Australia 78th out of 179 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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 Australia, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 18.30 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1961 | 20.59 billion constant LCU | +12.5% |
| 1962 | 17.66 billion constant LCU | -14.3% |
| 1963 | 20.72 billion constant LCU | +17.3% |
| 1964 | 23.05 billion constant LCU | +11.2% |
| 1965 | 27.44 billion constant LCU | +19.1% |
| 1966 | 28.20 billion constant LCU | +2.8% |
| 1967 | 28.67 billion constant LCU | +1.7% |
| 1968 | 31.51 billion constant LCU | +9.9% |
| 1969 | 32.59 billion constant LCU | +3.4% |
| 1970 | 35.31 billion constant LCU | +8.3% |
| 1971 | 36.40 billion constant LCU | +3.1% |
| 1972 | 33.49 billion constant LCU | -8.0% |
| 1973 | 33.91 billion constant LCU | +1.3% |
| 1974 | 44.20 billion constant LCU | +30.3% |
| 1975 | 45.34 billion constant LCU | +2.6% |
| 1976 | 43.12 billion constant LCU | -4.9% |
| 1977 | 47.22 billion constant LCU | +9.5% |
| 1978 | 45.01 billion constant LCU | -4.7% |
| 1979 | 48.64 billion constant LCU | +8.1% |
| 1980 | 48.69 billion constant LCU | +0.1% |
| 1981 | 53.30 billion constant LCU | +9.5% |
| 1982 | 59.46 billion constant LCU | +11.6% |
| 1983 | 54.44 billion constant LCU | -8.4% |
| 1984 | 57.70 billion constant LCU | +6.0% |
| 1985 | 67.30 billion constant LCU | +16.6% |
| 1986 | 67.14 billion constant LCU | -0.2% |
| 1987 | 63.97 billion constant LCU | -4.7% |
| 1988 | 71.15 billion constant LCU | +11.2% |
| 1989 | 88.85 billion constant LCU | +24.9% |
| 1990 | 93.84 billion constant LCU | +5.6% |
| 1991 | 88.48 billion constant LCU | -5.7% |
| 1992 | 91.58 billion constant LCU | +3.5% |
| 1993 | 97.61 billion constant LCU | +6.6% |
| 1994 | 104.94 billion constant LCU | +7.5% |
| 1995 | 122.09 billion constant LCU | +16.3% |
| 1996 | 127.81 billion constant LCU | +4.7% |
| 1997 | 140.46 billion constant LCU | +9.9% |
| 1998 | 154.85 billion constant LCU | +10.2% |
| 1999 | 162.76 billion constant LCU | +5.1% |
| 2000 | 182.37 billion constant LCU | +12.0% |
| 2001 | 180.59 billion constant LCU | -1.0% |
| 2002 | 183.03 billion constant LCU | +1.3% |
| 2003 | 207.19 billion constant LCU | +13.2% |
| 2004 | 235.16 billion constant LCU | +13.5% |
| 2005 | 264.55 billion constant LCU | +12.5% |
| 2006 | 286.93 billion constant LCU | +8.5% |
| 2007 | 316.67 billion constant LCU | +10.4% |
| 2008 | 362.54 billion constant LCU | +14.5% |
| 2009 | 349.08 billion constant LCU | -3.7% |
| 2010 | 373.50 billion constant LCU | +7.0% |
| 2011 | 412.49 billion constant LCU | +10.4% |
| 2012 | 459.13 billion constant LCU | +11.3% |
| 2013 | 462.48 billion constant LCU | +0.7% |
| 2014 | 449.35 billion constant LCU | -2.8% |
| 2015 | 456.68 billion constant LCU | +1.6% |
| 2016 | 457.15 billion constant LCU | +0.1% |
| 2017 | 482.54 billion constant LCU | +5.6% |
| 2018 | 518.28 billion constant LCU | +7.4% |
| 2019 | 520.92 billion constant LCU | +0.5% |
| 2020 | 486.71 billion constant LCU | -6.6% |
| 2021 | 471.74 billion constant LCU | -3.1% |
| 2022 | 506.36 billion constant LCU | +7.3% |
| 2023 | 567.88 billion constant LCU | +12.1% |
| 2024 | 603.64 billion constant LCU | +6.3% |
| 2025 | 622.19 billion constant LCU | +3.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 24.87 billion constant LCU | 17.66 billion constant LCU | 32.59 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 41.26 billion constant LCU | 33.49 billion constant LCU | 48.64 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 63.20 billion constant LCU | 48.69 billion constant LCU | 88.85 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 118.44 billion constant LCU | 88.48 billion constant LCU | 162.76 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 256.81 billion constant LCU | 180.59 billion constant LCU | 362.54 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 459.25 billion constant LCU | 373.50 billion constant LCU | 520.92 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 543.09 billion constant LCU | 471.74 billion constant LCU | 622.19 billion constant LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Australia
- 75 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 782.57 billion constant LCU compare
- 76 Afghanistan 709.34 billion constant LCU compare
- 77 Netherlands 634.67 billion constant LCU compare
- 79 Mozambique 617.96 billion constant LCU compare
- 80 Brazil 593.22 billion constant LCU compare
- 81 Ethiopia 575.41 billion constant LCU compare
More economy & growth data for Australia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.36 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.26 Percent per annum (2029)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate 2.97 % change on previous year (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.2266 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), per capita 14,756 current US$ per person (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate 4.3 % change on previous year (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP 0.3501 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per capita 22,800 current LCU per person (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 3.07 % change on previous year (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.2211 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Australia?
- Imports of goods and services in Australia was 622.19 billion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 622.19 billion constant LCU in 2025.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 17.66 billion constant LCU in 1962.
- How does Australia rank for imports of goods and services?
- Australia ranks 78th out of 179 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Australia data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Imports of goods and services (constant LCU). 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 varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.