Djibouti Imports
Imports of goods and services BM.GSR.GNFS.CD
Djibouti's imports was $5.5B in 2025, ranked 138th globally. This represents a 16.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Djibouti's imports stood at $5.5B in 2025, a rise of +$782.6M from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $5.5B by 2025. Djibouti ranked 138th globally.
Djibouti’s import volume has risen dramatically over the 35‑year series, expanding from a low of 299,897,029.61 in 1991 to an all‑time peak of 5,547,327,570.85 in 2025, the highest figure recorded in the dataset and ranking the country 138th globally. The trough in 1996, when imports fell to 248,906,994.67, underscores the early volatility of the small, open economy that relies heavily on port services and re‑exports. The recent surge places Djibouti’s imports marginally above Haiti’s 5,392,609,466.87 and just below South Sudan’s 5,906,706,780.00, reflecting a broader regional pattern of growing trade integration and infrastructure investment. The steep upward trajectory is driven by expanding logistics capacity, foreign military presence, and rising demand for construction inputs. Continued development of the Doraleh port and diversification of trade partners could sustain the upward trend, while any slowdown in regional shipping activity or fiscal constraints might temper future growth.
Data & projection
| Year | Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $6.0B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $5.8B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $5.5B | - | - |
| 2025 | $5.5B | +$782.6M | #138 |
| 2024 | $4.8B | −$504.5M | #25 |
| 2023 | $5.3B | +$173.1M | #39 |
| 2022 | $5.1B | −$387.3M | #43 |
| 2021 | $5.5B | +$2.1B | #53 |
| 2020 | $3.4B | −$1.3B | #46 |
| 2019 | $4.8B | +$574.7M | #52 |
| 2018 | $4.2B | −$117.1M | #50 |
| 2017 | $4.3B | +$1.5B | #53 |
| 2016 | $2.8B | −$133.2M | #47 |
| 2015 | $3.0B | −$142.0M | #48 |
| 2014 | $3.1B | −$788.6M | #47 |
| 2013 | $3.9B | +$3.2B | #48 |
| 2012 | $724.4M | +$50.1M | #19 |
| 2011 | $674.4M | +$181.4M | #19 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Djibouti matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw imports improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Djibouti's imports was $5.5B in 2025. Ranked 138th globally. This represents a 16.4% increase from the previous year.
Djibouti's imports peaked at $5.5B in 2025.
The lowest imports in Djibouti was $248.9M in 1996.
Djibouti ranks 138th globally in imports as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BM.GSR.GNFS.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Djibouti's imports is projected to reach $5.5B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Djibouti's imports was approximately 5.55 billion ($5.5B) in 2025.
The imports of Djibouti in 2025 was $5.5B. This ranks 138th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_djibouti_imports,
title = {Djibouti Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/djibouti/imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}