Bangladesh Imports
Imports of goods and services BM.GSR.GNFS.CD
Bangladesh's imports was $84.9B in 2025, ranked 51st globally. This represents a 11.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1976–2025.
Overview
Bangladesh's imports stood at $84.9B in 2025, a rise of +$8.9B from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $84.9B by 2025. Bangladesh ranked 51st globally.
Bangladesh's imports have experienced significant growth over the past five decades, with the country ranking 51 globally in 2025, at $84,910,549,954.59. The all-time peak of $93,634,992,762.09 in 2022, and the all-time trough of $947,869,209.93 in 1976, illustrate the substantial increase in import values. In comparison, Colombia, a peer country, had a higher import value in 2025 at $91,497,657,251.92. Bangladesh's imports have been driven by its large population and growing economy, with a significant portion of imports consisting of machinery, electronics, and fuels. The country's increasing reliance on imports is expected to continue, driven by its industrialization and urbanization. However, a shift towards more domestic production and a potential decline in global trade dynamics due to rising protectionism or global economic downturns could alter the trajectory of Bangladesh's imports in the future.
Data & projection
| Year | Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $90.2B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $87.6B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $84.9B | - | - |
| 2025 | $84.9B | +$8.9B | #51 |
| 2024 | $76.0B | +$2.9B | #100 |
| 2023 | $73.2B | −$20.5B | #121 |
| 2022 | $93.6B | +$8.3B | #132 |
| 2021 | $85.3B | +$28.5B | #135 |
| 2020 | $56.8B | −$7.5B | #134 |
| 2019 | $64.2B | −$1.4B | #132 |
| 2018 | $65.6B | +$8.8B | #131 |
| 2017 | $56.8B | +$8.6B | #131 |
| 2016 | $48.2B | +$2.6B | #134 |
| 2015 | $45.6B | +$399.1M | #130 |
| 2014 | $45.2B | +$3.6B | #128 |
| 2013 | $41.6B | +$3.8B | #122 |
| 2012 | $37.7B | −$129.2M | #125 |
| 2011 | $37.9B | +$8.4B | #125 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bangladesh matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2020. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw imports improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bangladesh's imports was $84.9B in 2025. Ranked 51st globally. This represents a 11.7% increase from the previous year.
Bangladesh's imports peaked at $93.6B in 2022.
The lowest imports in Bangladesh was $947.9M in 1976.
Bangladesh ranks 51st globally in imports as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BM.GSR.GNFS.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bangladesh's imports is projected to reach $84.9B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Bangladesh's imports was approximately 84.91 billion ($84.9B) in 2025.
The imports of Bangladesh in 2025 was $84.9B. This ranks 51st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bangladesh_imports,
title = {Bangladesh Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bangladesh/imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}