Commercial service imports in Ireland
Ireland: Commercial service imports was 466.57 billion current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Commercial service imports in Ireland, 2005–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, commercial service imports in Ireland stood at 466.57 billion current US$. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.5% on the previous year and up 195.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, commercial service imports in Ireland peaked at 466.57 billion current US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 71.35 billion current US$, in 2005.
That places Ireland 4th out of 198 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 92.25 billion current US$ | 71.35 billion current US$ | 110.87 billion current US$ | 5 |
| 2010s | 198.09 billion current US$ | 107.28 billion current US$ | 393.19 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 407.20 billion current US$ | 367.69 billion current US$ | 466.57 billion current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More private sector data for Ireland
- Food exports 7.9% (2024)
- Food imports 9.4% (2024)
- Manufactures imports 82.7% (2024)
- Merchandise imports 159.22 billion current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise trade 62.7% (2025)
- Manufactures exports 90.7% (2024)
- Merchandise exports 293.42 billion current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service exports 525.95 billion current US$ (2024)
- Transport services 1.4% (2024)
- Computer, communications and other services 86.8% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is commercial service imports in Ireland?
- Commercial service imports in Ireland was 466.57 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 Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 466.57 billion current US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest commercial service imports recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 71.35 billion current US$ in 2005.
- How does Ireland rank for commercial service imports?
- Ireland ranks 4th out of 198 countries with data for 2024.
- Is commercial service imports rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 195.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland 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.