Imports of goods and services in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Imports of goods and services was 5.83 trillion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in Bangladesh, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
In 2025, imports of goods and services in Bangladesh stood at 5.83 trillion constant LCU.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.8% on the previous year and up 49.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Bangladesh peaked at 6.34 trillion constant LCU in 2022 and was at its lowest, 199.09 billion constant LCU, in 1977.
Bangladesh ranks 35th of 179 countries on this measure, 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 Bangladesh, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 487.59 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1961 | 645.15 billion constant LCU | +32.3% |
| 1962 | 640.18 billion constant LCU | -0.8% |
| 1963 | 748.67 billion constant LCU | +16.9% |
| 1964 | 870.83 billion constant LCU | +16.3% |
| 1965 | 867.31 billion constant LCU | -0.4% |
| 1966 | 902.52 billion constant LCU | +4.1% |
| 1967 | 1.05 trillion constant LCU | +16.8% |
| 1968 | 996.50 billion constant LCU | -5.5% |
| 1969 | 1.08 trillion constant LCU | +8.1% |
| 1970 | 1.20 trillion constant LCU | +11.9% |
| 1971 | 944.32 billion constant LCU | -21.6% |
| 1972 | 943.29 billion constant LCU | -0.1% |
| 1973 | 467.91 billion constant LCU | -50.4% |
| 1974 | 293.21 billion constant LCU | -37.3% |
| 1975 | 261.47 billion constant LCU | -10.8% |
| 1976 | 359.85 billion constant LCU | +37.6% |
| 1977 | 199.09 billion constant LCU | -44.7% |
| 1978 | 315.88 billion constant LCU | +58.7% |
| 1979 | 350.51 billion constant LCU | +11.0% |
| 1980 | 467.71 billion constant LCU | +33.4% |
| 1981 | 222.11 billion constant LCU | -52.5% |
| 1982 | 243.00 billion constant LCU | +9.4% |
| 1983 | 232.92 billion constant LCU | -4.1% |
| 1984 | 217.85 billion constant LCU | -6.5% |
| 1985 | 233.63 billion constant LCU | +7.2% |
| 1986 | 223.91 billion constant LCU | -4.2% |
| 1987 | 236.68 billion constant LCU | +5.7% |
| 1988 | 254.42 billion constant LCU | +7.5% |
| 1989 | 292.70 billion constant LCU | +15.0% |
| 1990 | 319.96 billion constant LCU | +9.3% |
| 1991 | 271.91 billion constant LCU | -15.0% |
| 1992 | 248.00 billion constant LCU | -8.8% |
| 1993 | 340.81 billion constant LCU | +37.4% |
| 1994 | 319.98 billion constant LCU | -6.1% |
| 1995 | 474.84 billion constant LCU | +48.4% |
| 1996 | 541.83 billion constant LCU | +14.1% |
| 1997 | 558.31 billion constant LCU | +3.0% |
| 1998 | 583.27 billion constant LCU | +4.5% |
| 1999 | 596.72 billion constant LCU | +2.3% |
| 2000 | 657.79 billion constant LCU | +10.2% |
| 2001 | 742.31 billion constant LCU | +12.8% |
| 2002 | 706.32 billion constant LCU | -4.8% |
| 2003 | 766.71 billion constant LCU | +8.5% |
| 2004 | 1.42 trillion constant LCU | +84.8% |
| 2005 | 1.96 trillion constant LCU | +38.1% |
| 2006 | 2.31 trillion constant LCU | +18.2% |
| 2007 | 2.68 trillion constant LCU | +16.0% |
| 2008 | 2.63 trillion constant LCU | -1.9% |
| 2009 | 2.56 trillion constant LCU | -2.6% |
| 2010 | 2.58 trillion constant LCU | +0.7% |
| 2011 | 3.33 trillion constant LCU | +29.2% |
| 2012 | 3.68 trillion constant LCU | +10.5% |
| 2013 | 3.73 trillion constant LCU | +1.2% |
| 2014 | 3.77 trillion constant LCU | +1.2% |
| 2015 | 3.89 trillion constant LCU | +3.2% |
| 2016 | 3.61 trillion constant LCU | -7.1% |
| 2017 | 3.80 trillion constant LCU | +5.2% |
| 2018 | 4.71 trillion constant LCU | +23.9% |
| 2019 | 4.73 trillion constant LCU | +0.5% |
| 2020 | 4.19 trillion constant LCU | -11.4% |
| 2021 | 4.84 trillion constant LCU | +15.3% |
| 2022 | 6.34 trillion constant LCU | +31.2% |
| 2023 | 5.72 trillion constant LCU | -9.8% |
| 2024 | 5.46 trillion constant LCU | -4.6% |
| 2025 | 5.83 trillion constant LCU | +6.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 829.01 billion constant LCU | 487.59 billion constant LCU | 1.08 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 534.01 billion constant LCU | 199.09 billion constant LCU | 1.20 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 262.49 billion constant LCU | 217.85 billion constant LCU | 467.71 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 425.56 billion constant LCU | 248.00 billion constant LCU | 596.72 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.64 trillion constant LCU | 657.79 billion constant LCU | 2.68 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.78 trillion constant LCU | 2.58 trillion constant LCU | 4.73 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.40 trillion constant LCU | 4.19 trillion constant LCU | 6.34 trillion constant LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Bangladesh
More economy & growth data for Bangladesh
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 6.09 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 7 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 10.10 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 0.0575 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 1.85 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 44.47 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.004 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 10.51 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 33.5 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Bangladesh?
- Imports of goods and services in Bangladesh was 5.83 trillion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Bangladesh?
- The highest recorded value was 6.34 trillion constant LCU in 2022.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Bangladesh?
- The lowest recorded value was 199.09 billion constant LCU in 1977.
- How does Bangladesh rank for imports of goods and services?
- Bangladesh ranks 35th out of 179 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Bangladesh?
- Over the last ten years it is up 49.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bangladesh 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.