Merchandise imports in South Asia
South Asia: Merchandise imports was 864.53 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
864.53 billion current US$
Change on year
up 5.1%
Rank
27th
of 47 groups
All-time high
864.53 billion current US$
in 2025
All-time low
3.25 billion current US$
in 1970
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Merchandise imports in South Asia, 1960–2025
Source: World Trade Organization (WTO). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, merchandise imports in South Asia stood at 864.53 billion current US$. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
The figure is up 5.1% on the previous year and up 86.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise imports in South Asia peaked at 864.53 billion current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 3.25 billion current US$, in 1970.
That places South Asia 27th out of 47 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise imports in South Asia, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3.47 billion current US$ | — |
| 1961 | 3.36 billion current US$ | -3.3% |
| 1962 | 3.44 billion current US$ | +2.6% |
| 1963 | 3.61 billion current US$ | +4.9% |
| 1964 | 4.27 billion current US$ | +18.1% |
| 1965 | 4.10 billion current US$ | -3.9% |
| 1966 | 4.93 billion current US$ | +20.2% |
| 1967 | 4.03 billion current US$ | -18.3% |
| 1968 | 3.76 billion current US$ | -6.7% |
| 1969 | 3.42 billion current US$ | -8.9% |
| 1970 | 3.25 billion current US$ | -4.9% |
| 1971 | 3.61 billion current US$ | +10.8% |
| 1972 | 3.37 billion current US$ | -6.5% |
| 1973 | 4.75 billion current US$ | +40.8% |
| 1974 | 7.09 billion current US$ | +49.3% |
| 1975 | 8.72 billion current US$ | +22.9% |
| 1976 | 7.39 billion current US$ | -15.2% |
| 1977 | 8.71 billion current US$ | +17.9% |
| 1978 | 10.61 billion current US$ | +21.8% |
| 1979 | 13.51 billion current US$ | +27.3% |
| 1980 | 19.92 billion current US$ | +47.5% |
| 1981 | 20.43 billion current US$ | +2.6% |
| 1982 | 19.59 billion current US$ | -4.1% |
| 1983 | 18.64 billion current US$ | -4.8% |
| 1984 | 20.51 billion current US$ | +10.0% |
| 1985 | 20.90 billion current US$ | +1.9% |
| 1986 | 20.42 billion current US$ | -2.3% |
| 1987 | 22.19 billion current US$ | +8.6% |
| 1988 | 25.30 billion current US$ | +14.0% |
| 1989 | 27.17 billion current US$ | +7.4% |
| 1990 | 30.77 billion current US$ | +13.3% |
| 1991 | 27.89 billion current US$ | -9.4% |
| 1992 | 31.85 billion current US$ | +14.2% |
| 1993 | 31.94 billion current US$ | +0.3% |
| 1994 | 37.69 billion current US$ | +18.0% |
| 1995 | 48.30 billion current US$ | +28.1% |
| 1996 | 52.22 billion current US$ | +8.1% |
| 1997 | 56.71 billion current US$ | +8.6% |
| 1998 | 58.14 billion current US$ | +2.5% |
| 1999 | 63.19 billion current US$ | +8.7% |
| 2000 | 68.82 billion current US$ | +8.9% |
| 2001 | 67.44 billion current US$ | -2.0% |
| 2002 | 73.22 billion current US$ | +8.6% |
| 2003 | 92.14 billion current US$ | +25.8% |
| 2004 | 122.78 billion current US$ | +33.3% |
| 2005 | 169.01 billion current US$ | +37.7% |
| 2006 | 208.54 billion current US$ | +23.4% |
| 2007 | 264.01 billion current US$ | +26.6% |
| 2008 | 364.37 billion current US$ | +38.0% |
| 2009 | 294.96 billion current US$ | -19.0% |
| 2010 | 398.64 billion current US$ | +35.2% |
| 2011 | 529.23 billion current US$ | +32.8% |
| 2012 | 551.67 billion current US$ | +4.2% |
| 2013 | 529.70 billion current US$ | -4.0% |
| 2014 | 533.96 billion current US$ | +0.8% |
| 2015 | 464.72 billion current US$ | -13.0% |
| 2016 | 437.67 billion current US$ | -5.8% |
| 2017 | 537.48 billion current US$ | +22.8% |
| 2018 | 613.91 billion current US$ | +14.2% |
| 2019 | 581.30 billion current US$ | -5.3% |
| 2020 | 454.65 billion current US$ | -21.8% |
| 2021 | 693.86 billion current US$ | +52.6% |
| 2022 | 845.73 billion current US$ | +21.9% |
| 2023 | 774.43 billion current US$ | -8.4% |
| 2024 | 822.41 billion current US$ | +6.2% |
| 2025 | 864.53 billion current US$ | +5.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.84 billion current US$ | 3.36 billion current US$ | 4.93 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 7.10 billion current US$ | 3.25 billion current US$ | 13.51 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 21.51 billion current US$ | 18.64 billion current US$ | 27.17 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 43.87 billion current US$ | 27.89 billion current US$ | 63.19 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 172.53 billion current US$ | 67.44 billion current US$ | 364.37 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 517.83 billion current US$ | 398.64 billion current US$ | 613.91 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 742.60 billion current US$ | 454.65 billion current US$ | 864.53 billion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Asia
- 24 Australia 310.63 billion current US$ compare
- 25 Russia 302.71 billion current US$ compare
- 26 Brazil 293.70 billion current US$ compare
- 27 Saudi Arabia 254.06 billion current US$ compare
- 28 Czechia 253.34 billion current US$ compare
- 29 Indonesia 241.86 billion current US$ compare
- 30 Austria 228.39 billion current US$ compare
More private sector data for South Asia
- Merchandise trade 30.0% (2025)
- Food imports 5.6% (2024)
- Manufactures imports 47.1% (2024)
- Food exports 11.8% (2024)
- Manufactures exports 67.0% (2024)
- Merchandise exports 510.58 billion current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 301.72 current US$ per person (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1115 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), annual growth rate 1.04 % change on previous year (2025)
- Merchandise imports (current US$), per capita 510.88 current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise imports in South Asia?
- Merchandise imports in South Asia was 864.53 billion current US$ in 2025, according to World Trade Organization (WTO).
- What is the highest merchandise imports recorded in South Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 864.53 billion current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest merchandise imports recorded in South Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.25 billion current US$ in 1970.
- How does South Asia rank for merchandise imports?
- South Asia ranks 27th out of 47 groups with data for 2025.
- Is merchandise imports rising or falling in South Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 86.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Asia data come from?
- The figures come from World Trade Organization (WTO), published as part of Merchandise imports (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Merchandise imports includes goods whose economic ownership is changed from a non-resident to a resident and that are not included in the following specific categories: goods under merchanting, non-monetary gold, and parts of travel, construction, and government goods and services n.i.e. 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.