Commercial service imports in Venezuela
Venezuela: Commercial service imports was 9.07 billion current US$ in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Commercial service imports in Venezuela, 1970–2016
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2016, commercial service imports in Venezuela stood at 9.07 billion current US$.
The figure is down 31.9% on the previous year and up 56.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, commercial service imports in Venezuela peaked at 18.59 billion current US$ in 2013 and was at its lowest, 507.00 million current US$, in 1970.
Venezuela ranks 72nd of 198 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.81 billion current US$ | 507.00 million current US$ | 4.12 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.13 billion current US$ | 1.91 billion current US$ | 5.92 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.02 billion current US$ | 2.44 billion current US$ | 4.72 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.76 billion current US$ | 3.26 billion current US$ | 12.95 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 15.12 billion current US$ | 9.07 billion current US$ | 18.59 billion current US$ | 7 |
Countries ranked near Venezuela
More private sector data for Venezuela
- Food exports 0.0% (2013)
- Food imports 18.4% (2013)
- Manufactures imports 70.7% (2013)
- Merchandise imports 13.80 billion current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise trade 22.5% (2025)
- Manufactures exports 1.8% (2013)
- Merchandise exports 8.60 billion current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service exports 1.24 billion current US$ (2016)
- Transport services 29.5% (2016)
- Computer, communications and other services 46.5% (2016)
Frequently asked questions
- What is commercial service imports in Venezuela?
- Commercial service imports in Venezuela was 9.07 billion current US$ in 2016, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest commercial service imports recorded in Venezuela?
- The highest recorded value was 18.59 billion current US$ in 2013.
- What is the lowest commercial service imports recorded in Venezuela?
- The lowest recorded value was 507.00 million current US$ in 1970.
- How does Venezuela rank for commercial service imports?
- Venezuela ranks 72nd out of 198 countries with data for 2016.
- Is commercial service imports rising or falling in Venezuela?
- Over the last ten years it is up 56.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Venezuela 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.