Imports of goods and services in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Imports of goods and services was 3.48 trillion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
3.48 trillion constant LCU
Change on year
up 10.8%
World rank
43rd
of 179 countries
All-time high
3.69 trillion constant LCU
in 2018
All-time low
211.21 billion constant LCU
in 1975
Years of data
61
1960–2025
Imports of goods and services in Sri Lanka, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
Sri Lanka recorded 3.48 trillion constant LCU for imports of goods and services in 2025.
The figure is up 10.8% on the previous year and up 11.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Sri Lanka peaked at 3.69 trillion constant LCU in 2018 and was at its lowest, 211.21 billion constant LCU, in 1975.
That places Sri Lanka 43rd out of 179 countries 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 Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 273.84 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1961 | 246.78 billion constant LCU | -9.9% |
| 1962 | 275.52 billion constant LCU | +11.6% |
| 1963 | 244.66 billion constant LCU | -11.2% |
| 1964 | 245.72 billion constant LCU | +0.4% |
| 1965 | 240.18 billion constant LCU | -2.3% |
| 1966 | 251.63 billion constant LCU | +4.8% |
| 1967 | 240.64 billion constant LCU | -4.4% |
| 1968 | 267.13 billion constant LCU | +11.0% |
| 1969 | 286.11 billion constant LCU | +7.1% |
| 1970 | 269.19 billion constant LCU | -5.9% |
| 1971 | 242.74 billion constant LCU | -9.8% |
| 1972 | 223.91 billion constant LCU | -7.8% |
| 1973 | 218.19 billion constant LCU | -2.6% |
| 1974 | 212.99 billion constant LCU | -2.4% |
| 1975 | 211.21 billion constant LCU | -0.8% |
| 1976 | 239.93 billion constant LCU | +13.6% |
| 1977 | 226.28 billion constant LCU | -5.7% |
| 1978 | 309.83 billion constant LCU | +36.9% |
| 1979 | 368.53 billion constant LCU | +18.9% |
| 1980 | 439.47 billion constant LCU | +19.2% |
| 1981 | 408.82 billion constant LCU | -7.0% |
| 1982 | 468.72 billion constant LCU | +14.7% |
| 1983 | 519.27 billion constant LCU | +10.8% |
| 1984 | 575.17 billion constant LCU | +10.8% |
| 1985 | 537.86 billion constant LCU | -6.5% |
| 1986 | 579.17 billion constant LCU | +7.7% |
| 1987 | 577.59 billion constant LCU | -0.3% |
| 1988 | 566.03 billion constant LCU | -2.0% |
| 1989 | 554.71 billion constant LCU | -2.0% |
| 1990 | 598.53 billion constant LCU | +7.9% |
| 1991 | 645.82 billion constant LCU | +7.9% |
| 1992 | 696.84 billion constant LCU | +7.9% |
| 1993 | 797.88 billion constant LCU | +14.5% |
| 1994 | 911.18 billion constant LCU | +14.2% |
| 1995 | 920.29 billion constant LCU | +1.0% |
| 1996 | 946.06 billion constant LCU | +2.8% |
| 1997 | 1.05 trillion constant LCU | +10.5% |
| 1998 | 1.17 trillion constant LCU | +11.5% |
| 1999 | 1.25 trillion constant LCU | +7.0% |
| 2000 | 1.43 trillion constant LCU | +14.9% |
| 2001 | 1.30 trillion constant LCU | -9.5% |
| 2002 | 1.44 trillion constant LCU | +11.2% |
| 2003 | 1.60 trillion constant LCU | +11.2% |
| 2004 | 1.75 trillion constant LCU | +9.0% |
| 2005 | 1.79 trillion constant LCU | +2.7% |
| 2006 | 1.92 trillion constant LCU | +6.9% |
| 2007 | 1.99 trillion constant LCU | +3.7% |
| 2008 | 2.07 trillion constant LCU | +4.0% |
| 2009 | 1.87 trillion constant LCU | -9.6% |
| 2015 | 3.13 trillion constant LCU | +66.9% |
| 2016 | 3.34 trillion constant LCU | +7.0% |
| 2017 | 3.57 trillion constant LCU | +6.7% |
| 2018 | 3.69 trillion constant LCU | +3.3% |
| 2019 | 3.56 trillion constant LCU | -3.5% |
| 2020 | 2.84 trillion constant LCU | -20.1% |
| 2021 | 2.96 trillion constant LCU | +4.1% |
| 2022 | 2.37 trillion constant LCU | -19.9% |
| 2023 | 2.58 trillion constant LCU | +8.9% |
| 2024 | 3.14 trillion constant LCU | +21.6% |
| 2025 | 3.48 trillion constant LCU | +10.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 257.22 billion constant LCU | 240.18 billion constant LCU | 286.11 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 252.28 billion constant LCU | 211.21 billion constant LCU | 368.53 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 522.68 billion constant LCU | 408.82 billion constant LCU | 579.17 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 897.37 billion constant LCU | 598.53 billion constant LCU | 1.25 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.72 trillion constant LCU | 1.30 trillion constant LCU | 2.07 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.46 trillion constant LCU | 3.13 trillion constant LCU | 3.69 trillion constant LCU | 5 |
| 2020s | 2.90 trillion constant LCU | 2.37 trillion constant LCU | 3.48 trillion constant LCU | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Sri Lanka
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP -8.07 Percent per annum (2022)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP -7.82 Percent per annum (2022)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate 22.92 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.2965 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), per capita 1,483 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate 22.45 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), per unit of GDP 89.22 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), per capita 446,273 current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 9.78 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.2244 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Sri Lanka?
- Imports of goods and services in Sri Lanka was 3.48 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 Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 3.69 trillion constant LCU in 2018.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 211.21 billion constant LCU in 1975.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for imports of goods and services?
- Sri Lanka ranks 43rd out of 179 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sri Lanka 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.