Imports by region of origin in Iran
Iran: Imports by region of origin was 271.86 million current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Imports by region of origin in Iran, 1948–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, imports by region of origin in Iran stood at 271.86 million current US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 30.0% on the previous year and up 6.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports by region of origin in Iran peaked at 2.47 billion current US$ in 1977 and was at its lowest, 38.90 million current US$, in 1948.
Iran ranks 137th of 209 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 55.75 million current US$ | 38.90 million current US$ | 72.60 million current US$ | 2 |
| 1950s | 64.00 million current US$ | 53.70 million current US$ | 89.20 million current US$ | 8 |
| 1960s | 150.35 million current US$ | 94.20 million current US$ | 243.20 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.62 billion current US$ | 499.60 million current US$ | 2.47 billion current US$ | 7 |
| 1980s | 142.90 million current US$ | 47.00 million current US$ | 384.00 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 778.64 million current US$ | 311.00 million current US$ | 1.41 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 492.46 million current US$ | 306.00 million current US$ | 887.12 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 342.52 million current US$ | 211.22 million current US$ | 600.89 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 194.29 million current US$ | 153.16 million current US$ | 271.86 million current US$ | 5 |
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More economy & growth data for Iran
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -8.7% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 42.2% (2025)
- GDP per capita 5,617 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 20.6% (2024)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 519.15 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 5,617 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 742,604 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 24.25 trillion current LCU (2015)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 819.70 million current US$ (2015)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 7,193.77 trillion current LCU (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports by region of origin in Iran?
- Imports by region of origin in Iran was 271.86 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 Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 2.47 billion current US$ in 1977.
- What is the lowest imports by region of origin recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 38.90 million current US$ in 1948.
- How does Iran rank for imports by region of origin?
- Iran ranks 137th out of 209 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports by region of origin rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran 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.