Imports of goods and services (current US$) in Macao
Macao: Imports of goods and services (current US$) was 24.39 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in Macao, 1982–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, imports of goods and services in Macao stood at 24.39 billion current US$.
That represents a change of down 1.2% on the previous year and up 33.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Macao peaked at 24.68 billion current US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1.14 billion current US$, in 1982.
That places Macao 90th out of 193 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (current US$) in Macao, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 1.14 billion current US$ | — |
| 1983 | 1.15 billion current US$ | +1.3% |
| 1984 | 1.27 billion current US$ | +9.9% |
| 1985 | 1.26 billion current US$ | -0.8% |
| 1986 | 1.48 billion current US$ | +17.8% |
| 1987 | 1.80 billion current US$ | +21.4% |
| 1988 | 2.05 billion current US$ | +14.1% |
| 1989 | 2.34 billion current US$ | +14.4% |
| 1990 | 2.51 billion current US$ | +7.2% |
| 1991 | 2.90 billion current US$ | +15.2% |
| 1992 | 3.20 billion current US$ | +10.4% |
| 1993 | 3.31 billion current US$ | +3.6% |
| 1994 | 3.59 billion current US$ | +8.4% |
| 1995 | 3.62 billion current US$ | +0.9% |
| 1996 | 3.47 billion current US$ | -4.2% |
| 1997 | 3.59 billion current US$ | +3.4% |
| 1998 | 3.45 billion current US$ | -3.9% |
| 1999 | 3.67 billion current US$ | +6.5% |
| 2000 | 3.96 billion current US$ | +8.0% |
| 2001 | 4.03 billion current US$ | +1.8% |
| 2002 | 4.36 billion current US$ | +8.0% |
| 2003 | 4.78 billion current US$ | +9.6% |
| 2004 | 5.76 billion current US$ | +20.6% |
| 2005 | 6.32 billion current US$ | +9.7% |
| 2006 | 7.47 billion current US$ | +18.2% |
| 2007 | 9.55 billion current US$ | +27.8% |
| 2008 | 9.86 billion current US$ | +3.3% |
| 2009 | 7.57 billion current US$ | -23.3% |
| 2010 | 9.18 billion current US$ | +21.4% |
| 2011 | 11.99 billion current US$ | +30.6% |
| 2012 | 14.23 billion current US$ | +18.6% |
| 2013 | 15.85 billion current US$ | +11.4% |
| 2014 | 18.11 billion current US$ | +14.2% |
| 2015 | 18.22 billion current US$ | +0.6% |
| 2016 | 16.22 billion current US$ | -11.0% |
| 2017 | 17.51 billion current US$ | +7.9% |
| 2018 | 18.57 billion current US$ | +6.1% |
| 2019 | 17.93 billion current US$ | -3.4% |
| 2020 | 15.62 billion current US$ | -12.9% |
| 2021 | 24.33 billion current US$ | +55.8% |
| 2022 | 21.33 billion current US$ | -12.3% |
| 2023 | 24.39 billion current US$ | +14.3% |
| 2024 | 24.68 billion current US$ | +1.2% |
| 2025 | 24.39 billion current US$ | -1.2% |
Macao compared with similar countries
- Macao's 24.39 billion current US$ is below the median for high income countries, which is 67.79 billion current US$, 36% of the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Macao's 24.39 billion current US$ is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 5.54 billion current US$, 4.4× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.56 billion current US$ | 1.14 billion current US$ | 2.34 billion current US$ | 8 |
| 1990s | 3.33 billion current US$ | 2.51 billion current US$ | 3.67 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.37 billion current US$ | 3.96 billion current US$ | 9.86 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 15.78 billion current US$ | 9.18 billion current US$ | 18.57 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 22.46 billion current US$ | 15.62 billion current US$ | 24.68 billion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Macao
More economy & growth data for Macao
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 1.24 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0251 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,806 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 1.89 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 65.29 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0382 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 2,753 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 4.24 % change on previous year (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per unit of GDP 0.5885 includes gold, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per capita 44,668 includes gold, current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Macao?
- Imports of goods and services in Macao was 24.39 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 Macao?
- The highest recorded value was 24.68 billion current US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Macao?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.14 billion current US$ in 1982.
- How does Macao rank for imports of goods and services?
- Macao ranks 90th out of 193 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Macao?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Macao 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.