Imports of goods and services in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Imports of goods and services was 76.82 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
76.82 billion current US$
Change on year
up 4.6%
World rank
53rd
of 193 countries
All-time high
96.16 billion current US$
in 2022
All-time low
397.88 million current US$
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Imports of goods and services in Bangladesh, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services in Bangladesh is 76.82 billion current US$, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 4.6% on the previous year and up 59.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Bangladesh peaked at 96.16 billion current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 397.88 million current US$, in 1960.
That places Bangladesh 53rd out of 193 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services in Bangladesh, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 397.88 million current US$ | — |
| 1961 | 563.66 million current US$ | +41.7% |
| 1962 | 549.20 million current US$ | -2.6% |
| 1963 | 620.05 million current US$ | +12.9% |
| 1964 | 760.61 million current US$ | +22.7% |
| 1965 | 789.52 million current US$ | +3.8% |
| 1966 | 814.74 million current US$ | +3.2% |
| 1967 | 913.64 million current US$ | +12.1% |
| 1968 | 868.58 million current US$ | -4.9% |
| 1969 | 988.17 million current US$ | +13.8% |
| 1970 | 1.12 billion current US$ | +13.8% |
| 1971 | 938.86 million current US$ | -16.5% |
| 1972 | 863.54 million current US$ | -8.0% |
| 1973 | 958.70 million current US$ | +11.0% |
| 1974 | 1.29 billion current US$ | +35.1% |
| 1975 | 1.58 billion current US$ | +21.7% |
| 1976 | 1.78 billion current US$ | +13.3% |
| 1977 | 1.19 billion current US$ | -33.0% |
| 1978 | 2.06 billion current US$ | +72.1% |
| 1979 | 2.46 billion current US$ | +19.6% |
| 1980 | 3.24 billion current US$ | +31.9% |
| 1981 | 2.86 billion current US$ | -11.9% |
| 1982 | 2.88 billion current US$ | +0.7% |
| 1983 | 2.59 billion current US$ | -10.0% |
| 1984 | 2.54 billion current US$ | -2.0% |
| 1985 | 2.86 billion current US$ | +12.7% |
| 1986 | 2.58 billion current US$ | -9.9% |
| 1987 | 2.84 billion current US$ | +10.3% |
| 1988 | 3.26 billion current US$ | +14.5% |
| 1989 | 3.68 billion current US$ | +13.0% |
| 1990 | 4.13 billion current US$ | +12.1% |
| 1991 | 3.79 billion current US$ | -8.3% |
| 1992 | 3.92 billion current US$ | +3.4% |
| 1993 | 4.68 billion current US$ | +19.5% |
| 1994 | 4.68 billion current US$ | +0.1% |
| 1995 | 6.58 billion current US$ | +40.6% |
| 1996 | 7.60 billion current US$ | +15.5% |
| 1997 | 7.63 billion current US$ | +0.3% |
| 1998 | 8.06 billion current US$ | +5.7% |
| 1999 | 8.53 billion current US$ | +5.8% |
| 2000 | 9.06 billion current US$ | +6.3% |
| 2001 | 10.10 billion current US$ | +11.5% |
| 2002 | 9.06 billion current US$ | -10.3% |
| 2003 | 9.76 billion current US$ | +7.7% |
| 2004 | 10.23 billion current US$ | +4.8% |
| 2005 | 13.90 billion current US$ | +35.9% |
| 2006 | 15.62 billion current US$ | +12.4% |
| 2007 | 18.27 billion current US$ | +16.9% |
| 2008 | 22.87 billion current US$ | +25.2% |
| 2009 | 23.73 billion current US$ | +3.7% |
| 2010 | 25.11 billion current US$ | +5.8% |
| 2011 | 35.37 billion current US$ | +40.9% |
| 2012 | 37.26 billion current US$ | +5.4% |
| 2013 | 40.14 billion current US$ | +7.7% |
| 2014 | 44.13 billion current US$ | +9.9% |
| 2015 | 48.30 billion current US$ | +9.4% |
| 2016 | 46.18 billion current US$ | -4.4% |
| 2017 | 50.46 billion current US$ | +9.3% |
| 2018 | 63.76 billion current US$ | +26.3% |
| 2019 | 64.92 billion current US$ | +1.8% |
| 2020 | 59.20 billion current US$ | -8.8% |
| 2021 | 71.02 billion current US$ | +20.0% |
| 2022 | 96.16 billion current US$ | +35.4% |
| 2023 | 77.97 billion current US$ | -18.9% |
| 2024 | 73.45 billion current US$ | -5.8% |
| 2025 | 76.82 billion current US$ | +4.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 726.60 million current US$ | 397.88 million current US$ | 988.17 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.43 billion current US$ | 863.54 million current US$ | 2.46 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.93 billion current US$ | 2.54 billion current US$ | 3.68 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.96 billion current US$ | 3.79 billion current US$ | 8.53 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 14.26 billion current US$ | 9.06 billion current US$ | 23.73 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 45.56 billion current US$ | 25.11 billion current US$ | 64.92 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 75.77 billion current US$ | 59.20 billion current US$ | 96.16 billion current US$ | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Bangladesh
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 6.09 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 7 Percent per annum (2029)
- Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$), per capita 1,510 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate 1.21 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current US$), per unit of GDP 1.07 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current US$), per capita 2,768 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate 10.06 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current LCU), per unit of GDP 128.79 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current LCU), per capita 334,514 current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 3.62 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Bangladesh?
- Imports of goods and services in Bangladesh was 76.82 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Bangladesh?
- The highest recorded value was 96.16 billion current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Bangladesh?
- The lowest recorded value was 397.88 million current US$ in 1960.
- How does Bangladesh rank for imports of goods and services?
- Bangladesh ranks 53rd out of 193 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Bangladesh?
- Over the last ten years it is up 59.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bangladesh 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.