Commercial service imports in Seychelles
Seychelles: Commercial service imports was 947.50 million current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Commercial service imports in Seychelles, 1976–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, commercial service imports in Seychelles stood at 947.50 million current US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.5% on the previous year and up 89.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, commercial service imports in Seychelles peaked at 992.04 million current US$ in 2023 and was at its lowest, 10.03 million current US$, in 1976.
That places Seychelles 154th out of 198 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 20.99 million current US$ | 10.03 million current US$ | 31.45 million current US$ | 4 |
| 1980s | 51.17 million current US$ | 33.11 million current US$ | 77.70 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 105.04 million current US$ | 77.49 million current US$ | 152.93 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 227.24 million current US$ | 188.24 million current US$ | 273.97 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 559.82 million current US$ | 259.17 million current US$ | 907.71 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 833.96 million current US$ | 497.33 million current US$ | 992.04 million current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Seychelles
More private sector data for Seychelles
- Food exports 85.9% (2024)
- Food imports 26.1% (2024)
- Manufactures imports 51.8% (2024)
- Merchandise imports 1.52 billion current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise trade 86.7% (2025)
- Manufactures exports 0.3% (2024)
- Merchandise exports 550.00 million current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service exports 1.68 billion current US$ (2024)
- Transport services 28.5% (2024)
- Computer, communications and other services 59.5% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is commercial service imports in Seychelles?
- Commercial service imports in Seychelles was 947.50 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 Seychelles?
- The highest recorded value was 992.04 million current US$ in 2023.
- What is the lowest commercial service imports recorded in Seychelles?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.03 million current US$ in 1976.
- How does Seychelles rank for commercial service imports?
- Seychelles ranks 154th out of 198 countries with data for 2024.
- Is commercial service imports rising or falling in Seychelles?
- Over the last ten years it is up 89.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Seychelles 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.