Australia Imports
Imports of goods and services BM.GSR.GNFS.CD
Australia's imports was $461.3B in 2025, ranked 20th globally. This represents a 13.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1989–2025.
Overview
Australia's imports stood at $461.3B in 2025, a rise of +$55.2B from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $461.3B by 2025. Australia ranked 20th globally.
Australia’s imports have expanded dramatically over the 37‑year series, rising from 53,992,655,425.21 in 1989 to an all‑time high of 461,313,727,517.17 in 2025, the latter placing the country at rank 20 globally. The trough recorded in 1991 at 52,679,885,810.86 underscores how the early 1990s marked the low point before a sustained upward trajectory driven by commodity demand, supply‑chain integration and a widening trade basket. Compared with peer economies, Australia’s 2025 import total is slightly below Poland’s 498,981,100,000.00 and above Türkiye’s 443,246,700,000.00, reflecting a middle‑of‑the‑pack position among similarly ranked nations. The persistent growth suggests that, barring major disruptions to global demand or a shift toward protectionist policies, Australia’s import bill will likely continue to climb, reinforcing its reliance on external markets for both raw materials and finished goods.
Data & projection
| Year | Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $536.6B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $499.0B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $461.3B | - | - |
| 2025 | $461.3B | +$55.2B | #20 |
| 2024 | $406.1B | +$16.9B | #131 |
| 2023 | $389.2B | +$9.2B | #152 |
| 2022 | $380.0B | +$71.7B | #158 |
| 2021 | $308.3B | +$50.0B | #159 |
| 2020 | $258.3B | −$42.8B | #161 |
| 2019 | $301.1B | −$15.2B | #164 |
| 2018 | $316.3B | +$22.9B | #163 |
| 2017 | $293.5B | +$29.7B | #164 |
| 2016 | $263.7B | −$8.6B | #167 |
| 2015 | $272.3B | −$37.3B | #167 |
| 2014 | $309.6B | −$12.8B | #168 |
| 2013 | $322.4B | −$19.2B | #165 |
| 2012 | $341.5B | +$24.2B | #167 |
| 2011 | $317.3B | +$57.1B | #167 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Australia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw imports improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Recent news highlights a global fuel crisis and a surge in crude oil prices, alongside broad rises in base metal prices. These developments indicate increasing costs for Australia's energy and industrial commodity imports. Such price increases could contribute to a higher overall value for Australia's imports, currently at $461.3B, or necessitate greater expenditure for existing import volumes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Australia's imports was $461.3B in 2025. Ranked 20th globally. This represents a 13.6% increase from the previous year.
Australia's imports peaked at $461.3B in 2025.
The lowest imports in Australia was $52.7B in 1991.
Australia ranks 20th globally in imports as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BM.GSR.GNFS.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Australia's imports is projected to reach $461.3B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Australia's imports was approximately 461.31 billion ($461.3B) in 2025.
The imports of Australia in 2025 was $461.3B. This ranks 20th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_australia_imports,
title = {Australia Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/australia/imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}