Imports of goods, services and primary income in Türkiye
Türkiye: Imports of goods, services and primary income was 394.66 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods, services and primary income in Türkiye, 1974–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, imports of goods, services and primary income in Türkiye stood at 394.66 billion BoP, current US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.9% on the previous year and up 41.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods, services and primary income in Türkiye peaked at 406.57 billion BoP, current US$ in 2023 and was at its lowest, 4.13 billion BoP, current US$, in 1974.
Türkiye ranks 27th of 200 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods, services and primary income in Türkiye, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 4.13 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1975 | 5.10 billion BoP, current US$ | +23.5% |
| 1976 | 5.69 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.5% |
| 1977 | 6.54 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.9% |
| 1978 | 5.18 billion BoP, current US$ | -20.7% |
| 1979 | 6.19 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.4% |
| 1980 | 9.25 billion BoP, current US$ | +49.4% |
| 1981 | 10.51 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.6% |
| 1982 | 11.16 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.1% |
| 1983 | 11.63 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.2% |
| 1984 | 13.18 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.4% |
| 1985 | 14.35 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.8% |
| 1986 | 14.23 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.8% |
| 1987 | 17.65 billion BoP, current US$ | +24.0% |
| 1988 | 18.45 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.5% |
| 1989 | 21.37 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.8% |
| 1990 | 28.95 billion BoP, current US$ | +35.5% |
| 1991 | 27.76 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.1% |
| 1992 | 30.20 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.8% |
| 1993 | 37.48 billion BoP, current US$ | +24.1% |
| 1994 | 30.46 billion BoP, current US$ | -18.7% |
| 1995 | 44.81 billion BoP, current US$ | +47.1% |
| 1996 | 53.26 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.9% |
| 1997 | 60.58 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.7% |
| 1998 | 60.10 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.8% |
| 1999 | 53.64 billion BoP, current US$ | -10.8% |
| 2000 | 67.87 billion BoP, current US$ | +26.5% |
| 2001 | 51.94 billion BoP, current US$ | -23.5% |
| 2002 | 60.30 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.1% |
| 2003 | 81.32 billion BoP, current US$ | +34.9% |
| 2004 | 109.88 billion BoP, current US$ | +35.1% |
| 2005 | 132.89 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.9% |
| 2006 | 157.09 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.2% |
| 2007 | 190.49 billion BoP, current US$ | +21.3% |
| 2008 | 226.06 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.7% |
| 2009 | 163.63 billion BoP, current US$ | -27.6% |
| 2010 | 207.07 billion BoP, current US$ | +26.5% |
| 2011 | 262.82 billion BoP, current US$ | +26.9% |
| 2012 | 258.68 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.6% |
| 2013 | 287.78 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.3% |
| 2014 | 279.71 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.8% |
| 2015 | 242.66 billion BoP, current US$ | -13.2% |
| 2016 | 231.55 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.6% |
| 2017 | 269.82 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.5% |
| 2018 | 264.60 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.9% |
| 2019 | 244.48 billion BoP, current US$ | -7.6% |
| 2020 | 242.92 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 299.22 billion BoP, current US$ | +23.2% |
| 2022 | 398.12 billion BoP, current US$ | +33.1% |
| 2023 | 406.57 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.1% |
| 2024 | 394.66 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.9% |
Türkiye compared with similar countries
- Türkiye's 394.66 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 22.74 billion BoP, current US$, 17.4× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Türkiye's 394.66 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 104.49 billion BoP, current US$, 3.8× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.47 billion BoP, current US$ | 4.13 billion BoP, current US$ | 6.54 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
| 1980s | 14.18 billion BoP, current US$ | 9.25 billion BoP, current US$ | 21.37 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 42.72 billion BoP, current US$ | 27.76 billion BoP, current US$ | 60.58 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 124.15 billion BoP, current US$ | 51.94 billion BoP, current US$ | 226.06 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 254.92 billion BoP, current US$ | 207.07 billion BoP, current US$ | 287.78 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 348.30 billion BoP, current US$ | 242.92 billion BoP, current US$ | 406.57 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Türkiye
- 24 Thailand 422.01 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 25 Viet Nam 419.94 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 26 Sweden 415.68 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 28 Saudi Arabia 388.72 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 29 Austria 356.25 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 30 Indonesia 340.88 billion BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Türkiye
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 6.61 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0049 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 77.33 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 11.70 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 9.77 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0086 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 136.79 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 19.3 % change on previous year (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1162 includes gold, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per capita 2,161 includes gold, current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods, services and primary income in Türkiye?
- Imports of goods, services and primary income in Türkiye was 394.66 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest imports of goods, services and primary income recorded in Türkiye?
- The highest recorded value was 406.57 billion BoP, current US$ in 2023.
- What is the lowest imports of goods, services and primary income recorded in Türkiye?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.13 billion BoP, current US$ in 1974.
- How does Türkiye rank for imports of goods, services and primary income?
- Türkiye ranks 27th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of goods, services and primary income rising or falling in Türkiye?
- Over the last ten years it is up 41.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Türkiye data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Imports of goods, services and primary income (BoP, 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. Primary income represents the return that accrues to institutional units for their contribution to the production process or for the provision of financial assets and renting natural resources to other institutional units. 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.