Imports of goods and services in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Imports of goods and services was 24.86 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in Sri Lanka, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services in Sri Lanka is 24.86 billion current US$, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 11.6% on the previous year and up 8.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Sri Lanka peaked at 26.79 billion current US$ in 2018 and was at its lowest, 341.09 million current US$, in 1963.
Sri Lanka ranks 88th of 192 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 421.31 million current US$ | 341.09 million current US$ | 483.87 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.02 billion current US$ | 610.38 million current US$ | 1.54 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.28 billion current US$ | 2.05 billion current US$ | 2.57 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.25 billion current US$ | 3.06 billion current US$ | 6.80 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.06 billion current US$ | 6.85 billion current US$ | 15.69 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 24.64 billion current US$ | 23.00 billion current US$ | 26.79 billion current US$ | 5 |
| 2020s | 20.78 billion current US$ | 18.24 billion current US$ | 24.86 billion current US$ | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Sri Lanka
- DEC alternative conversion factor 300.95 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 2.39 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 7.96 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 3.79 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 12.59 billion current US$ (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) -608.65 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) -2.02 billion current US$ (2025)
- GNI per capita 1.48 million current LCU (2025)
- GNI per capita, Atlas method 4,670 current US$ (2025)
- GNI 32.14 trillion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Sri Lanka?
- Imports of goods and services in Sri Lanka was 24.86 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 26.79 billion current US$ in 2018.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 341.09 million current US$ in 1963.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for imports of goods and services?
- Sri Lanka ranks 88th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sri Lanka data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Imports of goods and services (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.