Imports of goods and services in Africa Eastern and Southern
Africa Eastern and Southern: Imports of goods and services was 377.52 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in Africa Eastern and Southern, 1990–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, imports of goods and services in Africa Eastern and Southern stood at 377.52 billion current US$. That is the highest value across all 36 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.5% on the previous year and up 35.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Africa Eastern and Southern peaked at 377.52 billion current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 50.36 billion current US$, in 1990.
That places Africa Eastern and Southern 40th out of 45 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services in Africa Eastern and Southern, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 50.36 billion current US$ | — |
| 1991 | 53.90 billion current US$ | +7.0% |
| 1992 | 50.78 billion current US$ | -5.8% |
| 1993 | 50.87 billion current US$ | +0.2% |
| 1994 | 58.51 billion current US$ | +15.0% |
| 1995 | 70.73 billion current US$ | +20.9% |
| 1996 | 72.23 billion current US$ | +2.1% |
| 1997 | 75.12 billion current US$ | +4.0% |
| 1998 | 73.07 billion current US$ | -2.7% |
| 1999 | 68.15 billion current US$ | -6.7% |
| 2000 | 74.17 billion current US$ | +8.8% |
| 2001 | 69.25 billion current US$ | -6.6% |
| 2002 | 73.96 billion current US$ | +6.8% |
| 2003 | 93.15 billion current US$ | +25.9% |
| 2004 | 119.13 billion current US$ | +27.9% |
| 2005 | 145.03 billion current US$ | +21.7% |
| 2006 | 170.56 billion current US$ | +17.6% |
| 2007 | 211.21 billion current US$ | +23.8% |
| 2008 | 256.59 billion current US$ | +21.5% |
| 2009 | 223.10 billion current US$ | -13.1% |
| 2010 | 254.63 billion current US$ | +14.1% |
| 2011 | 303.94 billion current US$ | +19.4% |
| 2012 | 316.23 billion current US$ | +4.0% |
| 2013 | 330.75 billion current US$ | +4.6% |
| 2014 | 329.34 billion current US$ | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 279.47 billion current US$ | -15.1% |
| 2016 | 238.81 billion current US$ | -14.6% |
| 2017 | 268.37 billion current US$ | +12.4% |
| 2018 | 290.27 billion current US$ | +8.2% |
| 2019 | 277.43 billion current US$ | -4.4% |
| 2020 | 228.00 billion current US$ | -17.8% |
| 2021 | 292.60 billion current US$ | +28.3% |
| 2022 | 361.47 billion current US$ | +23.5% |
| 2023 | 347.88 billion current US$ | -3.8% |
| 2024 | 354.55 billion current US$ | +1.9% |
| 2025 | 377.52 billion current US$ | +6.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 62.37 billion current US$ | 50.36 billion current US$ | 75.12 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 143.62 billion current US$ | 69.25 billion current US$ | 256.59 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 288.92 billion current US$ | 238.81 billion current US$ | 330.75 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 327.00 billion current US$ | 228.00 billion current US$ | 377.52 billion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Africa Eastern and Southern
- 37 Hungary 167.98 billion current US$ compare
- 38 Luxembourg 161.21 billion current US$ compare
- 39 Israel 155.33 billion current US$ compare
- 40 Portugal 148.16 billion current US$ compare
- 41 Slovakia 131.73 billion current US$ compare
- 42 Finland 130.21 billion current US$ compare
- 43 South Africa 126.02 billion current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Africa Eastern and Southern
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 6.75 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 255.93 current US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 3.39 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 0.1313 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 226.14 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 1,159 current US$ per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 0.5957 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 4.06 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 0.1486 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 0.6726 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Africa Eastern and Southern?
- Imports of goods and services in Africa Eastern and Southern was 377.52 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Africa Eastern and Southern?
- The highest recorded value was 377.52 billion current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Africa Eastern and Southern?
- The lowest recorded value was 50.36 billion current US$ in 1990.
- How does Africa Eastern and Southern rank for imports of goods and services?
- Africa Eastern and Southern ranks 40th out of 45 groups with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Africa Eastern and Southern?
- Over the last ten years it is up 35.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa Eastern and Southern data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Imports of goods and services (current US$). 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 indicator is expressed in United States dollars.