Imports by region of origin in Eritrea
Eritrea: Imports by region of origin was 33.75 million current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Imports by region of origin in Eritrea, 2000–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Eritrea recorded 33.75 million current US$ for imports by region of origin in 2024.
The figure is up 16.8% on the previous year and up 534.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports by region of origin in Eritrea peaked at 72.50 million current US$ in 2003 and was at its lowest, 2.89 million current US$, in 2016.
That places Eritrea 185th out of 209 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 23.11 million current US$ | 5.81 million current US$ | 72.50 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.89 million current US$ | 2.89 million current US$ | 12.18 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 25.90 million current US$ | 15.49 million current US$ | 33.75 million current US$ | 5 |
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- 186 Montserrat 29.15 million current US$ compare
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More economy & growth data for Eritrea
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -11.1% (2011)
- GDP per capita 751.38 constant 2015 US$ (2011)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 5.5% (2009)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 2.25 billion constant 2015 US$ (2011)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 751.38 constant 2015 US$ (2011)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 15.07 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 5.43 billion current LCU (2009)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 353.00 million current US$ (2009)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 795.00 million current LCU (2009)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 51.71 million current US$ (2009)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports by region of origin in Eritrea?
- Imports by region of origin in Eritrea was 33.75 million current US$ in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest imports by region of origin recorded in Eritrea?
- The highest recorded value was 72.50 million current US$ in 2003.
- What is the lowest imports by region of origin recorded in Eritrea?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.89 million current US$ in 2016.
- How does Eritrea rank for imports by region of origin?
- Eritrea ranks 185th out of 209 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports by region of origin rising or falling in Eritrea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 534.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eritrea data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Imports by region of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total value of goods a country imports from North America in US dollars, including freight and insurance costs. This data is not adjusted for inflation.