Imports of goods and services in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Imports of goods and services was 24.86 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
24.86 billion current US$
Change on year
up 11.6%
World rank
88th
of 192 countries
All-time high
26.79 billion current US$
in 2018
All-time low
341.09 million current US$
in 1963
Years of data
61
1960–2025
Imports of goods and services in Sri Lanka, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services in Sri Lanka is 24.86 billion current US$, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 11.6% on the previous year and up 8.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Sri Lanka peaked at 26.79 billion current US$ in 2018 and was at its lowest, 341.09 million current US$, in 1963.
Sri Lanka ranks 88th of 192 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 464.03 million current US$ | — |
| 1961 | 411.42 million current US$ | -11.3% |
| 1962 | 418.79 million current US$ | +1.8% |
| 1963 | 341.09 million current US$ | -18.6% |
| 1964 | 349.99 million current US$ | +2.6% |
| 1965 | 432.98 million current US$ | +23.7% |
| 1966 | 452.73 million current US$ | +4.6% |
| 1967 | 433.33 million current US$ | -4.3% |
| 1968 | 424.91 million current US$ | -1.9% |
| 1969 | 483.87 million current US$ | +13.9% |
| 1970 | 656.81 million current US$ | +35.7% |
| 1971 | 630.52 million current US$ | -4.0% |
| 1972 | 610.38 million current US$ | -3.2% |
| 1973 | 735.00 million current US$ | +20.4% |
| 1974 | 1.21 billion current US$ | +64.9% |
| 1975 | 1.33 billion current US$ | +9.4% |
| 1976 | 1.13 billion current US$ | -15.0% |
| 1977 | 1.24 billion current US$ | +9.8% |
| 1978 | 1.08 billion current US$ | -12.7% |
| 1979 | 1.54 billion current US$ | +42.4% |
| 1980 | 2.21 billion current US$ | +43.3% |
| 1981 | 2.05 billion current US$ | -6.8% |
| 1982 | 2.21 billion current US$ | +7.3% |
| 1983 | 2.14 billion current US$ | -2.9% |
| 1984 | 2.10 billion current US$ | -1.9% |
| 1985 | 2.27 billion current US$ | +8.1% |
| 1986 | 2.26 billion current US$ | -0.3% |
| 1987 | 2.39 billion current US$ | +5.4% |
| 1988 | 2.57 billion current US$ | +7.8% |
| 1989 | 2.57 billion current US$ | -0.1% |
| 1990 | 3.06 billion current US$ | +19.0% |
| 1991 | 3.50 billion current US$ | +14.4% |
| 1992 | 3.98 billion current US$ | +13.9% |
| 1993 | 4.48 billion current US$ | +12.6% |
| 1994 | 5.35 billion current US$ | +19.3% |
| 1995 | 6.00 billion current US$ | +12.2% |
| 1996 | 6.10 billion current US$ | +1.7% |
| 1997 | 6.58 billion current US$ | +7.8% |
| 1998 | 6.66 billion current US$ | +1.2% |
| 1999 | 6.80 billion current US$ | +2.1% |
| 2000 | 8.23 billion current US$ | +21.1% |
| 2001 | 6.86 billion current US$ | -16.7% |
| 2002 | 6.85 billion current US$ | -0.2% |
| 2003 | 7.68 billion current US$ | +12.1% |
| 2004 | 9.12 billion current US$ | +18.8% |
| 2005 | 10.07 billion current US$ | +10.4% |
| 2006 | 11.63 billion current US$ | +15.4% |
| 2007 | 12.78 billion current US$ | +9.9% |
| 2008 | 15.69 billion current US$ | +22.8% |
| 2009 | 11.70 billion current US$ | -25.4% |
| 2015 | 23.00 billion current US$ | +96.5% |
| 2016 | 23.45 billion current US$ | +2.0% |
| 2017 | 25.40 billion current US$ | +8.3% |
| 2018 | 26.79 billion current US$ | +5.5% |
| 2019 | 24.57 billion current US$ | -8.3% |
| 2020 | 18.24 billion current US$ | -25.7% |
| 2021 | 21.53 billion current US$ | +18.0% |
| 2022 | 18.63 billion current US$ | -13.5% |
| 2023 | 19.13 billion current US$ | +2.7% |
| 2024 | 22.28 billion current US$ | +16.5% |
| 2025 | 24.86 billion current US$ | +11.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 421.31 million current US$ | 341.09 million current US$ | 483.87 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.02 billion current US$ | 610.38 million current US$ | 1.54 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.28 billion current US$ | 2.05 billion current US$ | 2.57 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.25 billion current US$ | 3.06 billion current US$ | 6.80 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.06 billion current US$ | 6.85 billion current US$ | 15.69 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 24.64 billion current US$ | 23.00 billion current US$ | 26.79 billion current US$ | 5 |
| 2020s | 20.78 billion current US$ | 18.24 billion current US$ | 24.86 billion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sri Lanka
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- 89 Côte d'Ivoire 24.72 billion current US$ compare
- 90 Macau, China 24.39 billion current US$ compare
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More economy & growth data for Sri Lanka
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP -8.07 Percent per annum (2022)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP -7.82 Percent per annum (2022)
- Manufacturing, value added (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1712 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (current US$), per capita 856.15 current US$ per person (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (current LCU), per unit of GDP 51.51 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (current LCU), per capita 257,658 current LCU per person (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.1469 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant 2015 US$), per capita 734.8 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant LCU), per capita 99,888 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), annual 9.06 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Sri Lanka?
- Imports of goods and services in Sri Lanka was 24.86 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 26.79 billion current US$ in 2018.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 341.09 million current US$ in 1963.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for imports of goods and services?
- Sri Lanka ranks 88th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sri Lanka 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.