Commercial service imports in Italy
Italy: Commercial service imports was 176.72 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Commercial service imports in Italy, 1970–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, commercial service imports in Italy stood at 176.72 billion current US$. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 10.9% on the previous year and up 74.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, commercial service imports in Italy peaked at 176.72 billion current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 3.41 billion current US$, in 1970.
That places Italy 13th out of 198 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6.26 billion current US$ | 3.41 billion current US$ | 11.24 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 17.96 billion current US$ | 12.62 billion current US$ | 29.60 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 49.92 billion current US$ | 40.55 billion current US$ | 59.78 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 90.71 billion current US$ | 57.73 billion current US$ | 130.24 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 112.55 billion current US$ | 101.12 billion current US$ | 124.55 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 138.58 billion current US$ | 93.47 billion current US$ | 176.72 billion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Italy
More private sector data for Italy
- Food exports 11.2% (2024)
- Food imports 11.2% (2024)
- Manufactures imports 66.1% (2024)
- Merchandise imports 668.67 billion current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise trade 54.7% (2025)
- Manufactures exports 79.2% (2024)
- Merchandise exports 726.50 billion current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service exports 167.38 billion current US$ (2025)
- Transport services 20.1% (2025)
- Computer, communications and other services 47.5% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is commercial service imports in Italy?
- Commercial service imports in Italy was 176.72 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest commercial service imports recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 176.72 billion current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest commercial service imports recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.41 billion current US$ in 1970.
- How does Italy rank for commercial service imports?
- Italy ranks 13th out of 198 countries with data for 2025.
- Is commercial service imports rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 74.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy 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.