Trade · East Africa
Somalia Imports of Goods & Services
Imports of Goods & Services is measured in current U.S. dollars, so sharp year-over-year moves often reflect shifts in the SOS/USD exchange rate — such as a currency devaluation — rather than an equivalent change in the real economy.
Imports of goods and services, in current US dollars. Source: World Bank — World Development Indicators. Updated June 25, 2026.
Trend
History
| Period | Imports of Goods & Services |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $11.86B |
| 2023 | $8.9B |
| 2022 | $7.46B |
| 2021 | $5.97B |
| 2020 | $5.35B |
| 2019 | $4.95B |
| 2018 | $4.69B |
| 2017 | $4.24B |
| 2016 | $3.85B |
| 2015 | $3.67B |
| 2014 | $3.58B |
| 2013 | $3.28B |
Get this via API
The series above is served by the /v1/data endpoint. With a free key you get JSON for every country and indicator on this site.
curl "https://api.africa-api.com/v1/data?country_code=SO&metric_key=imports_goods_services_usd" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $AFRICA_API_KEY"Imports of Goods & Services across Africa
Rank all 54 ->| Country | Imports of Goods & Services |
|---|---|
| Nigeria | $710.2M |
| Kenya | $27.82B |
| South Africa | $119.76B |
| Egypt | $90.36B |
| Ghana | $28.24B |
| Ethiopia | $17.76B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Somalia's imports of goods and services?
Somalia's imports of goods and services is $11.86B as of 2024, according to World Bank — World Development Indicators.
What is the source for this figure?
The figure comes from World Bank — World Development Indicators and is republished by the Africa API with the retrieval date shown on this page.
How do I get Somalia Imports of Goods & Services data via API?
Call GET /v1/data?country_code=SO&metric_key=imports_goods_services_usd with a free Africa API key to receive the full time series as JSON.
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