Imports of goods and services in Australia
Australia: Imports of goods and services was 407.49 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
407.49 billion current US$
Change on year
up 3.0%
World rank
22nd
of 192 countries
All-time high
407.49 billion current US$
in 2025
All-time low
2.51 billion current US$
in 1962
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Imports of goods and services in Australia, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services in Australia is 407.49 billion current US$, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
The figure is up 3.0% on the previous year and up 39.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Australia peaked at 407.49 billion current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 2.51 billion current US$, in 1962.
Australia ranks 22nd of 192 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services in Australia, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2.61 billion current US$ | — |
| 1961 | 2.95 billion current US$ | +13.0% |
| 1962 | 2.51 billion current US$ | -14.9% |
| 1963 | 2.97 billion current US$ | +18.4% |
| 1964 | 3.27 billion current US$ | +9.9% |
| 1965 | 3.96 billion current US$ | +21.1% |
| 1966 | 4.12 billion current US$ | +4.2% |
| 1967 | 4.22 billion current US$ | +2.4% |
| 1968 | 4.73 billion current US$ | +12.0% |
| 1969 | 4.88 billion current US$ | +3.2% |
| 1970 | 5.46 billion current US$ | +11.7% |
| 1971 | 5.84 billion current US$ | +7.0% |
| 1972 | 6.22 billion current US$ | +6.5% |
| 1973 | 7.02 billion current US$ | +12.9% |
| 1974 | 11.74 billion current US$ | +67.1% |
| 1975 | 14.32 billion current US$ | +22.0% |
| 1976 | 14.04 billion current US$ | -1.9% |
| 1977 | 16.14 billion current US$ | +15.0% |
| 1978 | 17.27 billion current US$ | +6.9% |
| 1979 | 20.69 billion current US$ | +19.8% |
| 1980 | 23.83 billion current US$ | +15.2% |
| 1981 | 29.57 billion current US$ | +24.1% |
| 1982 | 32.61 billion current US$ | +10.3% |
| 1983 | 27.66 billion current US$ | -15.2% |
| 1984 | 29.00 billion current US$ | +4.8% |
| 1985 | 31.19 billion current US$ | +7.6% |
| 1986 | 32.91 billion current US$ | +5.5% |
| 1987 | 32.31 billion current US$ | -1.8% |
| 1988 | 39.23 billion current US$ | +21.4% |
| 1989 | 50.82 billion current US$ | +29.5% |
| 1990 | 53.06 billion current US$ | +4.4% |
| 1991 | 52.68 billion current US$ | -0.7% |
| 1992 | 53.34 billion current US$ | +1.3% |
| 1993 | 55.75 billion current US$ | +4.5% |
| 1994 | 59.68 billion current US$ | +7.0% |
| 1995 | 73.02 billion current US$ | +22.4% |
| 1996 | 77.63 billion current US$ | +6.3% |
| 1997 | 82.13 billion current US$ | +5.8% |
| 1998 | 81.67 billion current US$ | -0.6% |
| 1999 | 80.79 billion current US$ | -1.1% |
| 2000 | 89.66 billion current US$ | +11.0% |
| 2001 | 83.77 billion current US$ | -6.6% |
| 2002 | 82.02 billion current US$ | -2.1% |
| 2003 | 98.90 billion current US$ | +20.6% |
| 2004 | 121.99 billion current US$ | +23.3% |
| 2005 | 145.65 billion current US$ | +19.4% |
| 2006 | 162.45 billion current US$ | +11.5% |
| 2007 | 186.60 billion current US$ | +14.9% |
| 2008 | 239.72 billion current US$ | +28.5% |
| 2009 | 211.11 billion current US$ | -11.9% |
| 2010 | 238.10 billion current US$ | +12.8% |
| 2011 | 285.51 billion current US$ | +19.9% |
| 2012 | 335.37 billion current US$ | +17.5% |
| 2013 | 335.87 billion current US$ | +0.1% |
| 2014 | 314.16 billion current US$ | -6.5% |
| 2015 | 291.85 billion current US$ | -7.1% |
| 2016 | 261.83 billion current US$ | -10.3% |
| 2017 | 277.67 billion current US$ | +6.1% |
| 2018 | 311.86 billion current US$ | +12.3% |
| 2019 | 306.79 billion current US$ | -1.6% |
| 2020 | 274.15 billion current US$ | -10.6% |
| 2021 | 284.04 billion current US$ | +3.6% |
| 2022 | 343.08 billion current US$ | +20.8% |
| 2023 | 387.53 billion current US$ | +13.0% |
| 2024 | 395.75 billion current US$ | +2.1% |
| 2025 | 407.49 billion current US$ | +3.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.62 billion current US$ | 2.51 billion current US$ | 4.88 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 11.87 billion current US$ | 5.46 billion current US$ | 20.69 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 32.91 billion current US$ | 23.83 billion current US$ | 50.82 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 66.98 billion current US$ | 52.68 billion current US$ | 82.13 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 142.19 billion current US$ | 82.02 billion current US$ | 239.72 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 295.90 billion current US$ | 238.10 billion current US$ | 335.87 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 348.67 billion current US$ | 274.15 billion current US$ | 407.49 billion current US$ | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Australia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.36 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.26 Percent per annum (2029)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth 2.3 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9365 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per capita 60,991 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 3.62 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 1.45 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 94,238 current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual 1.25 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per unit 0.8814 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Australia?
- Imports of goods and services in Australia was 407.49 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 Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 407.49 billion current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.51 billion current US$ in 1962.
- How does Australia rank for imports of goods and services?
- Australia ranks 22nd out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Australia 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.