Sri Lanka Imports
Imports of goods and services BM.GSR.GNFS.CD
Sri Lanka's imports was $21.8B in 2025, ranked 92nd globally. This represents a 2.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1975–2025.
Overview
Sri Lanka's imports stood at $21.8B in 2025, a decline of +$488.5M from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $21.8B by 2025. Sri Lanka ranked 92nd globally.
Sri Lanka's imports have experienced significant fluctuations over the past five decades, with the all-time peak of 26,840,586,808.69 USD in 2018 and the all-time trough of 682,952,924.47 USD in 1976. Since then, imports have witnessed a steady rise, reaching 21,828,079,046.59 USD in 2025, making Sri Lanka the 92nd largest importer globally. In comparison, Georgia's imports, which stood at 22,356,015,290.69 USD in 2025, surpass Sri Lanka's, while other peer countries like Honduras and Paraguay have also posted higher import values. The country's imports have grown steadily since the early 1980s, with a few minor downturns, indicating a generally upward trend. Looking ahead, a significant shift in global trade policies or a substantial increase in domestic demand could alter Sri Lanka's trajectory, potentially leading to a further surge in imports.
Data & projection
| Year | Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $23.0B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $22.4B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $21.8B | - | - |
| 2025 | $21.8B | −$488.5M | #92 |
| 2024 | $22.3B | +$3.1B | #64 |
| 2023 | $19.2B | −$69.3M | #81 |
| 2022 | $19.2B | −$2.3B | #88 |
| 2021 | $21.5B | +$3.3B | #97 |
| 2020 | $18.3B | −$6.3B | #104 |
| 2019 | $24.6B | −$2.3B | #109 |
| 2018 | $26.8B | +$1.4B | #113 |
| 2017 | $25.4B | +$2.0B | #115 |
| 2016 | $23.4B | +$435.2M | #118 |
| 2015 | $23.0B | −$135.2M | #118 |
| 2014 | $23.1B | +$1.6B | #113 |
| 2013 | $21.5B | −$220.6M | #109 |
| 2012 | $21.7B | −$525.2M | #110 |
| 2011 | $22.3B | +$7.0B | #114 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Sri Lanka matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw imports improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Sri Lanka's imports was $21.8B in 2025. Ranked 92nd globally. This represents a 2.2% decrease from the previous year.
Sri Lanka's imports peaked at $26.8B in 2018.
The lowest imports in Sri Lanka was $683.0M in 1976.
Sri Lanka ranks 92nd globally in imports as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BM.GSR.GNFS.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Sri Lanka's imports is projected to reach $21.8B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Sri Lanka's imports was approximately 21.83 billion ($21.8B) in 2025.
The imports of Sri Lanka in 2025 was $21.8B. This ranks 92nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_sri-lanka_imports,
title = {Sri Lanka Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sri-lanka/imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}