Imports of goods and services (current LCU) in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan: Imports of goods and services (current LCU) was 34.96 trillion current LCU in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in Kazakhstan, 1992–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services in Kazakhstan is 34.96 trillion current LCU, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 33 years on record.
That represents a change of up 5.7% on the previous year and up 243.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Kazakhstan peaked at 34.96 trillion current LCU in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1.82 billion current LCU, in 1992.
Kazakhstan ranks 23rd of 193 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 (current LCU) in Kazakhstan, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1.82 billion current LCU | — |
| 1993 | 13.75 billion current LCU | +656.9% |
| 1994 | 199.53 billion current LCU | +1350.9% |
| 1995 | 441.67 billion current LCU | +121.4% |
| 1996 | 509.74 billion current LCU | +15.4% |
| 1997 | 626.10 billion current LCU | +22.8% |
| 1998 | 604.22 billion current LCU | -3.5% |
| 1999 | 808.94 billion current LCU | +33.9% |
| 2000 | 1.28 trillion current LCU | +57.8% |
| 2001 | 1.53 trillion current LCU | +19.6% |
| 2002 | 1.78 trillion current LCU | +16.4% |
| 2003 | 1.99 trillion current LCU | +11.8% |
| 2004 | 2.58 trillion current LCU | +29.8% |
| 2005 | 3.38 trillion current LCU | +31.3% |
| 2006 | 4.13 trillion current LCU | +22.2% |
| 2007 | 5.51 trillion current LCU | +33.2% |
| 2008 | 5.96 trillion current LCU | +8.3% |
| 2009 | 5.77 trillion current LCU | -3.2% |
| 2010 | 6.52 trillion current LCU | +13.0% |
| 2011 | 7.53 trillion current LCU | +15.4% |
| 2012 | 9.18 trillion current LCU | +22.0% |
| 2013 | 9.64 trillion current LCU | +5.0% |
| 2014 | 10.17 trillion current LCU | +5.4% |
| 2015 | 10.03 trillion current LCU | -1.4% |
| 2016 | 13.37 trillion current LCU | +33.3% |
| 2017 | 13.28 trillion current LCU | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 16.01 trillion current LCU | +20.5% |
| 2019 | 19.76 trillion current LCU | +23.4% |
| 2020 | 18.72 trillion current LCU | -5.3% |
| 2021 | 21.01 trillion current LCU | +12.2% |
| 2022 | 27.77 trillion current LCU | +32.2% |
| 2023 | 33.07 trillion current LCU | +19.1% |
| 2024 | 34.96 trillion current LCU | +5.7% |
Kazakhstan compared with similar countries
- Kazakhstan's 34.96 trillion current LCU is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 893.75 billion current LCU, 39.1× the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Kazakhstan's 34.96 trillion current LCU is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 525.48 billion current LCU, 66.5× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Imports of goods and services (current LCU) in Kazakhstan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | +1350.9% | 13.75 billion current LCU | 199.53 billion current LCU |
| 1993 | +656.9% | 1.82 billion current LCU | 13.75 billion current LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 400.72 billion current LCU | 1.82 billion current LCU | 808.94 billion current LCU | 8 |
| 2000s | 3.39 trillion current LCU | 1.28 trillion current LCU | 5.96 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.55 trillion current LCU | 6.52 trillion current LCU | 19.76 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 27.11 trillion current LCU | 18.72 trillion current LCU | 34.96 trillion current LCU | 5 |
Countries ranked near Kazakhstan
More economy & growth data for Kazakhstan
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.35 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.38 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.48 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0067 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 97.71 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 0.4404 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0049 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 71.35 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0043 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Kazakhstan?
- Imports of goods and services in Kazakhstan was 34.96 trillion current LCU in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The highest recorded value was 34.96 trillion current LCU in 2024.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.82 billion current LCU in 1992.
- How does Kazakhstan rank for imports of goods and services?
- Kazakhstan ranks 23rd out of 193 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Kazakhstan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 243.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kazakhstan data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Imports of goods and services (current 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 current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.