Imports by region of origin in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Imports by region of origin was 566.50 million current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Imports by region of origin in Sri Lanka, 1948–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, imports by region of origin in Sri Lanka stood at 566.50 million current US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 12.3% on the previous year and down 27.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports by region of origin in Sri Lanka peaked at 807.04 million current US$ in 2016 and was at its lowest, 11.50 million current US$, in 1962.
That places Sri Lanka 113th out of 209 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 26.35 million current US$ | 25.60 million current US$ | 27.10 million current US$ | 2 |
| 1950s | 21.71 million current US$ | 13.00 million current US$ | 39.60 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1960s | 21.03 million current US$ | 11.50 million current US$ | 41.47 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 53.55 million current US$ | 23.52 million current US$ | 98.13 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 156.98 million current US$ | 115.58 million current US$ | 202.10 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 238.48 million current US$ | 146.88 million current US$ | 318.00 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 372.41 million current US$ | 232.34 million current US$ | 647.95 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 705.25 million current US$ | 441.23 million current US$ | 807.04 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 619.00 million current US$ | 501.70 million current US$ | 717.83 million current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sri Lanka
- 110 Democratic Republic of Congo 624.56 million current US$ compare
- 111 Uzbekistan 615.45 million current US$ compare
- 112 Saint Lucia 605.03 million current US$ compare
- 114 Tanzania 550.60 million current US$ compare
- 115 Netherlands Antilles 528.35 million current US$ compare
- 116 Anguilla 500.66 million current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Sri Lanka
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -3.9% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices -4.8% (2025)
- GDP per capita 4,439 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 17.1% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 96.58 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 4,439 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 300.95 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 2.39 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 7.96 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 3.79 trillion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports by region of origin in Sri Lanka?
- Imports by region of origin in Sri Lanka was 566.50 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 Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 807.04 million current US$ in 2016.
- What is the lowest imports by region of origin recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.50 million current US$ in 1962.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for imports by region of origin?
- Sri Lanka ranks 113th out of 209 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports by region of origin rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is down 27.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sri Lanka 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.