Commercial service imports in Mali
Mali: Commercial service imports was 1.80 billion current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Commercial service imports in Mali, 1975–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, commercial service imports in Mali stood at 1.80 billion current US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.0% on the previous year and up 52.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, commercial service imports in Mali peaked at 1.85 billion current US$ in 2023 and was at its lowest, 74.76 million current US$, in 1976.
That places Mali 129th out of 200 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Commercial service imports in Mali, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 96.21 million current US$ | — |
| 1976 | 74.76 million current US$ | -22.3% |
| 1977 | 88.33 million current US$ | +18.1% |
| 1978 | 141.14 million current US$ | +59.8% |
| 1979 | 141.03 million current US$ | -0.1% |
| 1980 | 196.19 million current US$ | +39.1% |
| 1981 | 157.88 million current US$ | -19.5% |
| 1982 | 150.79 million current US$ | -4.5% |
| 1983 | 153.78 million current US$ | +2.0% |
| 1984 | 160.36 million current US$ | +4.3% |
| 1985 | 247.25 million current US$ | +54.2% |
| 1986 | 285.33 million current US$ | +15.4% |
| 1987 | 302.46 million current US$ | +6.0% |
| 1988 | 289.44 million current US$ | -4.3% |
| 1989 | 250.65 million current US$ | -13.4% |
| 1990 | 351.57 million current US$ | +40.3% |
| 1991 | 308.29 million current US$ | -12.3% |
| 1992 | 391.74 million current US$ | +27.1% |
| 1993 | 326.88 million current US$ | -16.6% |
| 1994 | 296.04 million current US$ | -9.4% |
| 1995 | 412.20 million current US$ | +39.2% |
| 1996 | 357.16 million current US$ | -13.4% |
| 1997 | 328.85 million current US$ | -7.9% |
| 1998 | 332.08 million current US$ | +1.0% |
| 1999 | 356.03 million current US$ | +7.2% |
| 2000 | 324.58 million current US$ | -8.8% |
| 2001 | 415.47 million current US$ | +28.0% |
| 2002 | 386.99 million current US$ | -6.9% |
| 2003 | 482.15 million current US$ | +24.6% |
| 2004 | 531.17 million current US$ | +10.2% |
| 2005 | 584.97 million current US$ | +10.1% |
| 2006 | 674.39 million current US$ | +15.3% |
| 2007 | 776.82 million current US$ | +15.2% |
| 2008 | 1.03 billion current US$ | +32.4% |
| 2009 | 820.66 million current US$ | -20.2% |
| 2010 | 1.01 billion current US$ | +22.9% |
| 2011 | 1.12 billion current US$ | +10.7% |
| 2012 | 1.06 billion current US$ | -5.2% |
| 2013 | 1.21 billion current US$ | +14.8% |
| 2014 | 1.18 billion current US$ | -3.3% |
| 2015 | 1.15 billion current US$ | -2.5% |
| 2016 | 1.26 billion current US$ | +9.6% |
| 2017 | 1.33 billion current US$ | +5.6% |
| 2018 | 1.39 billion current US$ | +5.1% |
| 2019 | 1.53 billion current US$ | +9.9% |
| 2020 | 1.34 billion current US$ | -12.7% |
| 2021 | 1.73 billion current US$ | +29.2% |
| 2022 | 1.77 billion current US$ | +2.3% |
| 2023 | 1.85 billion current US$ | +4.9% |
| 2024 | 1.80 billion current US$ | -3.0% |
Mali compared with similar countries
- Mali's 1.80 billion current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 1.04 billion current US$, 1.7× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Mali's 1.80 billion current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.39 billion current US$, 1.3× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 108.30 million current US$ | 74.76 million current US$ | 141.14 million current US$ | 5 |
| 1980s | 219.41 million current US$ | 150.79 million current US$ | 302.46 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 346.08 million current US$ | 296.04 million current US$ | 412.20 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 602.55 million current US$ | 324.58 million current US$ | 1.03 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.22 billion current US$ | 1.01 billion current US$ | 1.53 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.70 billion current US$ | 1.34 billion current US$ | 1.85 billion current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Mali
More private sector data for Mali
- Merchandise trade 39.3% (2025)
- Food imports 13.5% (2023)
- Manufactures imports 49.3% (2023)
- Merchandise imports 6.98 billion current US$ (2025)
- Food exports 6.2% (2023)
- Manufactures exports 6.5% (2023)
- Merchandise exports 4.86 billion current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 192.67 current US$ per person (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1615 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), annual growth rate -12.27 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is commercial service imports in Mali?
- Commercial service imports in Mali was 1.80 billion current US$ in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest commercial service imports recorded in Mali?
- The highest recorded value was 1.85 billion current US$ in 2023.
- What is the lowest commercial service imports recorded in Mali?
- The lowest recorded value was 74.76 million current US$ in 1976.
- How does Mali rank for commercial service imports?
- Mali ranks 129th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is commercial service imports rising or falling in Mali?
- Over the last ten years it is up 52.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mali data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Commercial service imports (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Commercial service imports are total service imports minus imports of government services not included elsewhere. Imports of services are services provided by non-residents to residents. 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.