Commercial service imports in Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands: Commercial service imports was 219.27 million current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Commercial service imports in Solomon Islands, 1975–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for commercial service imports in Solomon Islands is 219.27 million current US$, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.4% on the previous year and up 1.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, commercial service imports in Solomon Islands peaked at 235.26 million current US$ in 2013 and was at its lowest, 9.04 million current US$, in 1976.
Solomon Islands ranks 179th of 198 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 13.54 million current US$ | 9.04 million current US$ | 20.79 million current US$ | 5 |
| 1980s | 34.78 million current US$ | 27.96 million current US$ | 49.89 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 76.21 million current US$ | 53.58 million current US$ | 104.30 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 73.27 million current US$ | 42.45 million current US$ | 111.24 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 200.75 million current US$ | 176.18 million current US$ | 235.26 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 180.20 million current US$ | 128.82 million current US$ | 226.96 million current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Solomon Islands
- 176 Liberia 250.26 million current US$ compare
- 177 Vanuatu 225.06 million current US$ compare
- 178 Bhutan 220.69 million current US$ compare
- 180 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 209.19 million current US$ compare
- 181 Dominica 207.93 million current US$ compare
- 182 Comoros 203.75 million current US$ compare
More private sector data for Solomon Islands
- Merchandise trade 83.8% (2025)
- Food imports 22.2% (2018)
- Manufactures imports 59.9% (2018)
- Merchandise imports 790.00 million current US$ (2025)
- Food exports 20.1% (2018)
- Manufactures exports 2.2% (2018)
- Merchandise exports 677.00 million current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service exports 122.73 million current US$ (2024)
- Transport services 32.8% (2024)
- Computer, communications and other services 44.8% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is commercial service imports in Solomon Islands?
- Commercial service imports in Solomon Islands was 219.27 million 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 Solomon Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 235.26 million current US$ in 2013.
- What is the lowest commercial service imports recorded in Solomon Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.04 million current US$ in 1976.
- How does Solomon Islands rank for commercial service imports?
- Solomon Islands ranks 179th out of 198 countries with data for 2024.
- Is commercial service imports rising or falling in Solomon Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Solomon Islands 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.