Imports of goods and services, US dollar (Balance of Payments and) in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC): Imports of goods and services, US dollar (Balance of Payments and) was 1.60 trillion in 2030. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2030)
1.60 trillion
Change on year
up 5.2%
Rank
4th
of 13 groups
All-time high
1.60 trillion
in 2030
All-time low
120.41 billion
in 2001
Years of data
31
2000–2030

Imports of goods and services, US dollar (Balance of Payments and) in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), 2000–2030

0500.0B1.0T1.5T2000201520302000: 120.6B2001: 120.4B2002: 131.2B2003: 151.6B2004: 194.1B2005: 241.7B2006: 302.2B2007: 407.8B2008: 512.3B2009: 446.3B2010: 489.8B2011: 584.6B2012: 653.6B2013: 698.8B2014: 758.1B2015: 724.0B2016: 677.2B2017: 696.9B2018: 723.2B2019: 720.9B2020: 614.6B2021: 704.8B2022: 863.4B2023: 969.6B2024: 1.1T2025: 1.2T2026: 1.2T2027: 1.3T2028: 1.4T2029: 1.5T2030: 1.6T

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for imports of goods and services, us dollar (balance of payments and) in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is 1.60 trillion, measured in 2030. That is the highest value across all 31 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.2% on the previous year and up 159.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, imports of goods and services, us dollar (balance of payments and) in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) peaked at 1.60 trillion in 2030 and was at its lowest, 120.41 billion, in 2001.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Imports of goods and services, US dollar (Balance of Payments and) in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), year by year

Annual values for Imports of goods and services, US dollar (Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6)) in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), 2000 to 2030.
Year Value Change
2000 120.64 billion
2001 120.41 billion -0.2%
2002 131.16 billion +8.9%
2003 151.58 billion +15.6%
2004 194.12 billion +28.1%
2005 241.70 billion +24.5%
2006 302.25 billion +25.1%
2007 407.78 billion +34.9%
2008 512.35 billion +25.6%
2009 446.28 billion -12.9%
2010 489.75 billion +9.7%
2011 584.58 billion +19.4%
2012 653.63 billion +11.8%
2013 698.80 billion +6.9%
2014 758.05 billion +8.5%
2015 723.99 billion -4.5%
2016 677.17 billion -6.5%
2017 696.86 billion +2.9%
2018 723.16 billion +3.8%
2019 720.86 billion -0.3%
2020 614.58 billion -14.7%
2021 704.83 billion +14.7%
2022 863.45 billion +22.5%
2023 969.61 billion +12.3%
2024 1.05 trillion +8.3%
2025 1.15 trillion +9.5%
2026 1.23 trillion +7.3%
2027 1.33 trillion +7.7%
2028 1.43 trillion +7.4%
2029 1.52 trillion +6.2%
2030 1.60 trillion +5.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 262.83 billion 120.41 billion 512.35 billion 10
2010s 672.69 billion 489.75 billion 758.05 billion 10
2020s 1.09 trillion 614.58 billion 1.52 trillion 10
2030s 1.60 trillion 1.60 trillion 1.60 trillion 1

Countries ranked near Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)

  1. 1 United Arab Emirates 873.50 billion compare
  2. 2 Saudi Arabia 436.03 billion compare
  3. 3 Egypt 149.30 billion compare
  4. 4 Iran 138.63 billion compare
  5. 5 Morocco 129.19 billion compare
  6. 6 Iraq 121.16 billion compare
  7. 7 Qatar 99.66 billion compare

See the full ranking of 44 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is imports of goods and services, us dollar (balance of payments and) in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)?
Imports of goods and services, us dollar (balance of payments and) in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) was 1.60 trillion in 2030, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest imports of goods and services, us dollar (balance of payments and) recorded in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)?
The highest recorded value was 1.60 trillion in 2030.
What is the lowest imports of goods and services, us dollar (balance of payments and) recorded in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)?
The lowest recorded value was 120.41 billion in 2001.
How does Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) rank for imports of goods and services, us dollar (balance of payments and)?
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) ranks 4th out of 13 groups with data for 2030.
Is imports of goods and services, us dollar (balance of payments and) rising or falling in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)?
Over the last ten years it is up 159.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Imports of goods and services, US dollar (Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6)). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Imports of goods and services, US dollar (Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6))
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The Middle East and Central Asia Department Regional Economic Outlook (MCDREO) provides information on recent economic developments and prospects for 32 countries and territories: Afghanistan, Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Djibouti, Egypt, Georgia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyz Republic, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, West Bank and Gaza, and Yemen. These countries and territories are divided into two main nonoverlapping groups, based on export earnings, namely (1) oil exporters; and (2) oil importers. The oil importers group comprises (1) emerging market and middle-income countries (EM&MI) and (2) low-income countries (LICs) based on the income level. Additional analytical and regional groups might be used to provide a more granular breakdown for analysis and continuity.