Imports of goods and services (current LCU) in Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan: Imports of goods and services (current LCU) was 37.10 billion current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in Turkmenistan, 1991–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2025, imports of goods and services in Turkmenistan stood at 37.10 billion current LCU.
The figure is up 38.3% on the previous year and down 24.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Turkmenistan peaked at 58.23 billion current LCU in 2014 and was at its lowest, 1,600 current LCU, in 1991.
That places Turkmenistan 147th out of 193 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 (current LCU) in Turkmenistan, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1,600 current LCU | — |
| 1992 | 61,100 current LCU | +3718.8% |
| 1993 | 1.23 million current LCU | +1912.9% |
| 1994 | 14.88 million current LCU | +1109.6% |
| 1995 | 109.81 million current LCU | +638.1% |
| 1996 | 1.21 billion current LCU | +1000.1% |
| 1997 | 1.44 billion current LCU | +19.0% |
| 1998 | 1.86 billion current LCU | +29.7% |
| 1999 | 2.20 billion current LCU | +17.9% |
| 2000 | 2.52 billion current LCU | +14.9% |
| 2001 | 2.92 billion current LCU | +15.6% |
| 2002 | 2.56 billion current LCU | -12.3% |
| 2003 | 3.63 billion current LCU | +42.0% |
| 2004 | 4.37 billion current LCU | +20.3% |
| 2005 | 4.16 billion current LCU | -4.9% |
| 2006 | 3.86 billion current LCU | -7.3% |
| 2007 | 5.26 billion current LCU | +36.5% |
| 2008 | 18.48 billion current LCU | +250.9% |
| 2009 | 33.34 billion current LCU | +80.4% |
| 2010 | 28.71 billion current LCU | -13.9% |
| 2011 | 39.76 billion current LCU | +38.5% |
| 2012 | 49.48 billion current LCU | +24.4% |
| 2013 | 56.31 billion current LCU | +13.8% |
| 2014 | 58.23 billion current LCU | +3.4% |
| 2015 | 49.18 billion current LCU | -15.5% |
| 2016 | 46.12 billion current LCU | -6.2% |
| 2017 | 35.66 billion current LCU | -22.7% |
| 2018 | 18.63 billion current LCU | -47.8% |
| 2019 | 20.41 billion current LCU | +9.6% |
| 2020 | 20.74 billion current LCU | +1.6% |
| 2021 | 21.87 billion current LCU | +5.5% |
| 2022 | 25.77 billion current LCU | +17.8% |
| 2023 | 26.47 billion current LCU | +2.7% |
| 2024 | 26.83 billion current LCU | +1.4% |
| 2025 | 37.10 billion current LCU | +38.3% |
Turkmenistan compared with similar countries
- Turkmenistan's 37.10 billion current LCU is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 893.75 billion current LCU, 4% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Turkmenistan's 37.10 billion current LCU is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 525.48 billion current LCU, 7% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Imports of goods and services (current LCU) in Turkmenistan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | +3718.8% | 1,600 current LCU | 61,100 current LCU |
| 1993 | +1912.9% | 61,100 current LCU | 1.23 million current LCU |
| 1994 | +1109.6% | 1.23 million current LCU | 14.88 million current LCU |
| 1996 | +1000.1% | 109.81 million current LCU | 1.21 billion current LCU |
| 1995 | +638.1% | 14.88 million current LCU | 109.81 million current LCU |
| 2008 | +250.9% | 5.26 billion current LCU | 18.48 billion current LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 759.22 million current LCU | 1,600 current LCU | 2.20 billion current LCU | 9 |
| 2000s | 8.11 billion current LCU | 2.52 billion current LCU | 33.34 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 40.25 billion current LCU | 18.63 billion current LCU | 58.23 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 26.46 billion current LCU | 20.74 billion current LCU | 37.10 billion current LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Turkmenistan
More economy & growth data for Turkmenistan
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.23 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.25 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.97 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0071 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 46.24 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -0.0365 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0052 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 33.76 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 0.0054 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Turkmenistan?
- Imports of goods and services in Turkmenistan was 37.10 billion current LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Turkmenistan?
- The highest recorded value was 58.23 billion current LCU in 2014.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Turkmenistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,600 current LCU in 1991.
- How does Turkmenistan rank for imports of goods and services?
- Turkmenistan ranks 147th out of 193 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Turkmenistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Turkmenistan 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.