Imports of goods and services in Malta
Malta: Imports of goods and services was 21.33 billion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in Malta, 2000–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services in Malta is 21.33 billion constant LCU, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 26 years on record.
The figure is up 4.4% on the previous year and up 104.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Malta peaked at 21.33 billion constant LCU in 2025 and was at its lowest, 4.69 billion constant LCU, in 2001.
That places Malta 143rd out of 178 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services in Malta, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 5.54 billion constant LCU | — |
| 2001 | 4.69 billion constant LCU | -15.2% |
| 2002 | 4.71 billion constant LCU | +0.4% |
| 2003 | 4.86 billion constant LCU | +3.1% |
| 2004 | 5.01 billion constant LCU | +3.1% |
| 2005 | 5.31 billion constant LCU | +6.0% |
| 2006 | 6.10 billion constant LCU | +14.8% |
| 2007 | 6.50 billion constant LCU | +6.5% |
| 2008 | 6.87 billion constant LCU | +5.7% |
| 2009 | 5.98 billion constant LCU | -12.9% |
| 2010 | 6.87 billion constant LCU | +15.0% |
| 2011 | 7.33 billion constant LCU | +6.6% |
| 2012 | 7.93 billion constant LCU | +8.1% |
| 2013 | 7.72 billion constant LCU | -2.5% |
| 2014 | 7.89 billion constant LCU | +2.1% |
| 2015 | 10.41 billion constant LCU | +32.0% |
| 2016 | 11.11 billion constant LCU | +6.7% |
| 2017 | 12.13 billion constant LCU | +9.2% |
| 2018 | 14.12 billion constant LCU | +16.4% |
| 2019 | 15.61 billion constant LCU | +10.6% |
| 2020 | 16.14 billion constant LCU | +3.4% |
| 2021 | 16.66 billion constant LCU | +3.2% |
| 2022 | 19.80 billion constant LCU | +18.8% |
| 2023 | 19.42 billion constant LCU | -1.9% |
| 2024 | 20.43 billion constant LCU | +5.2% |
| 2025 | 21.33 billion constant LCU | +4.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.56 billion constant LCU | 4.69 billion constant LCU | 6.87 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.11 billion constant LCU | 6.87 billion constant LCU | 15.61 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 18.96 billion constant LCU | 16.14 billion constant LCU | 21.33 billion constant LCU | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Malta
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.35 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.51 Percent per annum (2029)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant LCU), per capita 1,974 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), annual 5.76 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), per 0.1008 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), per 4,828 current US$ per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), annual 1.3 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), per 0.0892 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), per 4,273 current LCU per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 0.5072 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Malta?
- Imports of goods and services in Malta was 21.33 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 Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 21.33 billion constant LCU in 2025.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.69 billion constant LCU in 2001.
- How does Malta rank for imports of goods and services?
- Malta ranks 143rd out of 178 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is up 104.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malta 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.