Imports by region of origin in Portugal
Portugal: Imports by region of origin was 3.19 billion current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3.19 billion current US$
Change on year
up 1.8%
World rank
63rd
of 210 countries
All-time high
5.26 billion current US$
in 2022
All-time low
42.20 million current US$
in 1954
Years of data
77
1948–2024
Imports by region of origin in Portugal, 1948–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports by region of origin in Portugal is 3.19 billion current US$, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.8% on the previous year and up 86.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports by region of origin in Portugal peaked at 5.26 billion current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 42.20 million current US$, in 1954.
Portugal ranks 63rd of 210 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports by region of origin in Portugal, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 108.30 million current US$ | — |
| 1949 | 84.00 million current US$ | -22.4% |
| 1950 | 59.80 million current US$ | -28.8% |
| 1951 | 68.00 million current US$ | +13.7% |
| 1952 | 67.90 million current US$ | -0.1% |
| 1953 | 48.00 million current US$ | -29.3% |
| 1954 | 42.20 million current US$ | -12.1% |
| 1955 | 51.60 million current US$ | +22.3% |
| 1956 | 59.70 million current US$ | +15.7% |
| 1957 | 68.40 million current US$ | +14.6% |
| 1958 | 46.90 million current US$ | -31.4% |
| 1959 | 42.40 million current US$ | -9.6% |
| 1960 | 53.00 million current US$ | +25.0% |
| 1961 | 64.60 million current US$ | +21.9% |
| 1962 | 68.60 million current US$ | +6.2% |
| 1963 | 76.30 million current US$ | +11.2% |
| 1964 | 101.20 million current US$ | +32.6% |
| 1965 | 99.60 million current US$ | -1.6% |
| 1966 | 112.20 million current US$ | +12.7% |
| 1967 | 90.80 million current US$ | -19.1% |
| 1968 | 84.90 million current US$ | -6.5% |
| 1969 | 83.37 million current US$ | -1.8% |
| 1970 | 124.46 million current US$ | +49.3% |
| 1971 | 153.64 million current US$ | +23.4% |
| 1972 | 220.55 million current US$ | +43.5% |
| 1973 | 273.01 million current US$ | +23.8% |
| 1974 | 528.64 million current US$ | +93.6% |
| 1975 | 626.16 million current US$ | +18.4% |
| 1976 | 453.73 million current US$ | -27.5% |
| 1977 | 595.91 million current US$ | +31.3% |
| 1978 | 691.86 million current US$ | +16.1% |
| 1979 | 870.88 million current US$ | +25.9% |
| 1980 | 1.16 billion current US$ | +33.6% |
| 1981 | 1.35 billion current US$ | +16.3% |
| 1982 | 1.29 billion current US$ | -4.7% |
| 1983 | 1.35 billion current US$ | +4.7% |
| 1984 | 1.28 billion current US$ | -5.1% |
| 1985 | 951.52 million current US$ | -25.7% |
| 1986 | 863.71 million current US$ | -9.2% |
| 1987 | 958.48 million current US$ | +11.0% |
| 1988 | 1.06 billion current US$ | +10.7% |
| 1989 | 1.15 billion current US$ | +8.2% |
| 1990 | 1.32 billion current US$ | +15.2% |
| 1991 | 1.22 billion current US$ | -7.4% |
| 1992 | 1.32 billion current US$ | +7.5% |
| 1993 | 1.06 billion current US$ | -19.1% |
| 1994 | 1.24 billion current US$ | +16.7% |
| 1995 | 1.43 billion current US$ | +15.1% |
| 1996 | 1.40 billion current US$ | -1.9% |
| 1997 | 1.47 billion current US$ | +4.7% |
| 1998 | 1.41 billion current US$ | -3.6% |
| 1999 | 1.45 billion current US$ | +2.5% |
| 2000 | 1.56 billion current US$ | +7.9% |
| 2001 | 1.75 billion current US$ | +12.0% |
| 2002 | 1.18 billion current US$ | -32.9% |
| 2003 | 1.34 billion current US$ | +14.2% |
| 2004 | 1.78 billion current US$ | +32.6% |
| 2005 | 1.88 billion current US$ | +5.5% |
| 2006 | 1.54 billion current US$ | -18.1% |
| 2007 | 1.95 billion current US$ | +26.4% |
| 2008 | 2.21 billion current US$ | +13.7% |
| 2009 | 1.71 billion current US$ | -22.8% |
| 2010 | 1.84 billion current US$ | +7.4% |
| 2011 | 2.37 billion current US$ | +28.9% |
| 2012 | 1.79 billion current US$ | -24.3% |
| 2013 | 1.64 billion current US$ | -8.3% |
| 2014 | 1.71 billion current US$ | +4.3% |
| 2015 | 1.46 billion current US$ | -14.9% |
| 2016 | 1.48 billion current US$ | +1.7% |
| 2017 | 1.70 billion current US$ | +14.7% |
| 2018 | 2.22 billion current US$ | +30.5% |
| 2019 | 2.10 billion current US$ | -5.3% |
| 2020 | 1.85 billion current US$ | -11.8% |
| 2021 | 2.90 billion current US$ | +56.1% |
| 2022 | 5.26 billion current US$ | +81.5% |
| 2023 | 3.14 billion current US$ | -40.3% |
| 2024 | 3.19 billion current US$ | +1.8% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 3.19 billion current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.57 billion current US$, 1.2× the median. (74 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 3.19 billion current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.85 billion current US$, 1.7× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 96.15 million current US$ | 84.00 million current US$ | 108.30 million current US$ | 2 |
| 1950s | 55.49 million current US$ | 42.20 million current US$ | 68.40 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1960s | 83.46 million current US$ | 53.00 million current US$ | 112.20 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 453.88 million current US$ | 124.46 million current US$ | 870.88 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.14 billion current US$ | 863.71 million current US$ | 1.35 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.33 billion current US$ | 1.06 billion current US$ | 1.47 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.69 billion current US$ | 1.18 billion current US$ | 2.21 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.83 billion current US$ | 1.46 billion current US$ | 2.37 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.27 billion current US$ | 1.85 billion current US$ | 5.26 billion current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
- 60 Finland 3.78 billion current US$ compare
- 61 Guyana 3.52 billion current US$ compare
- 62 Bangladesh 3.42 billion current US$ compare
- 64 Trinidad and Tobago 3.16 billion current US$ compare
- 65 Algeria 2.95 billion current US$ compare
- 66 Kazakhstan 2.87 billion current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Portugal
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.18 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.9 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 6.84 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0218 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 639.78 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 13.49 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 16.41 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.043 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,261 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 62.23 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports by region of origin in Portugal?
- Imports by region of origin in Portugal was 3.19 billion current US$ 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 Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 5.26 billion current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest imports by region of origin recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 42.20 million current US$ in 1954.
- How does Portugal rank for imports by region of origin?
- Portugal ranks 63rd out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports by region of origin rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 86.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal 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.