Imports of goods and services in Seychelles
Seychelles: Imports of goods and services was 2.38 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in Seychelles, 1976–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, imports of goods and services in Seychelles stood at 2.38 billion BoP, current US$.
That represents a change of down 3.2% on the previous year and up 50.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Seychelles peaked at 2.46 billion BoP, current US$ in 2023 and was at its lowest, 43.98 million BoP, current US$, in 1976.
Seychelles ranks 162nd of 199 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 72.84 million BoP, current US$ | 43.98 million BoP, current US$ | 107.31 million BoP, current US$ | 4 |
| 1980s | 152.80 million BoP, current US$ | 114.58 million BoP, current US$ | 219.71 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 342.83 million BoP, current US$ | 230.64 million BoP, current US$ | 525.73 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 790.47 million BoP, current US$ | 501.84 million BoP, current US$ | 1.08 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.59 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.05 billion BoP, current US$ | 2.06 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.06 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.33 billion BoP, current US$ | 2.46 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
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More economy & growth data for Seychelles
- Exports of goods and services 1.90 billion current US$ (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure 94.3% (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 13.0% (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 2.70 billion current US$ (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 39.74 billion current LCU (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 2.44 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 289.24 million constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 113.0% (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 79.6% (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 5.04 billion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Seychelles?
- Imports of goods and services in Seychelles was 2.38 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Seychelles?
- The highest recorded value was 2.46 billion BoP, current US$ in 2023.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Seychelles?
- The lowest recorded value was 43.98 million BoP, current US$ in 1976.
- How does Seychelles rank for imports of goods and services?
- Seychelles ranks 162nd out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Seychelles?
- Over the last ten years it is up 50.5%. 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 Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes 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.