Imports of goods and services, Volume, Cost … CIF, 9/26/2025 in Iran
Iran: Imports of goods and services, Volume, Cost … CIF, 9/26/2025 was 3.08 in 2031. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services, Volume, Cost insurance freight (CIF) in Iran, 1980–2031
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2031, imports of goods and services, volume, cost insurance freight (cif) in Iran stood at 3.08.
The figure is down 6.5% on the previous year and down 69.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services, volume, cost insurance freight (cif) in Iran peaked at 46.62 in 1983 and was at its lowest, -39.04, in 1994.
That places Iran 17th out of 26 countries with data for 2031, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services, Volume, Cost … CIF, 9/26/2025 in Iran, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 0.9306 | — |
| 1981 | 13.26 | +1325.2% |
| 1982 | -6.02 | -145.4% |
| 1983 | 46.62 | -874.5% |
| 1984 | -10.67 | -122.9% |
| 1985 | -20.29 | +90.3% |
| 1986 | -27.5 | +35.5% |
| 1987 | 6.26 | -122.7% |
| 1988 | -21.3 | -440.5% |
| 1989 | 19.5 | -191.5% |
| 1990 | 34.7 | +78.0% |
| 1991 | 33.1 | -4.6% |
| 1992 | -9.1 | -127.5% |
| 1993 | -19.64 | +115.8% |
| 1994 | -39.04 | +98.8% |
| 1995 | -0.9279 | -97.6% |
| 1996 | 16.76 | -1906.1% |
| 1997 | -6.46 | -138.5% |
| 1998 | 0.3561 | -105.5% |
| 1999 | -5.27 | -1580.1% |
| 2000 | 10.32 | -295.8% |
| 2001 | 23.38 | +126.6% |
| 2002 | 32.32 | +38.2% |
| 2003 | 21.73 | -32.8% |
| 2004 | 12.06 | -44.5% |
| 2005 | 1.52 | -87.4% |
| 2006 | 5.31 | +248.3% |
| 2007 | 8.03 | +51.1% |
| 2008 | 10.37 | +29.2% |
| 2009 | 4.12 | -60.2% |
| 2010 | -2.76 | -167.0% |
| 2011 | -5.97 | +116.2% |
| 2012 | -12.06 | +101.9% |
| 2013 | -4.17 | -65.5% |
| 2014 | 17.44 | -518.7% |
| 2015 | -6.44 | -136.9% |
| 2016 | 12.68 | -297.0% |
| 2017 | 9.69 | -23.6% |
| 2018 | -16.58 | -271.0% |
| 2019 | -5.48 | -66.9% |
| 2020 | -21.49 | +291.9% |
| 2021 | 9.94 | -146.3% |
| 2022 | 14.59 | +46.7% |
| 2023 | 14.05 | -3.7% |
| 2024 | 10.18 | -27.6% |
| 2025 | -3.09 | -130.3% |
| 2026 | -9.15 | +196.5% |
| 2027 | 5.13 | -156.0% |
| 2028 | 1.47 | -71.3% |
| 2029 | 2.1 | +43.0% |
| 2030 | 3.29 | +56.7% |
| 2031 | 3.08 | -6.5% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 3.08 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.08, 1.0× the median. (7 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Imports of goods and services, Volume, Cost … CIF, 9/26/2025 in Iran changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | +1906.1% | -0.9279 | 16.76 |
| 1999 | -1580.1% | 0.3561 | -5.27 |
| 1981 | +1325.2% | 0.9306 | 13.26 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.0781 | -27.5 | 46.62 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.4476 | -39.04 | 34.7 | 10 |
| 2000s | 12.92 | 1.52 | 32.32 | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.36 | -16.58 | 17.44 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.37 | -21.49 | 14.59 | 10 |
| 2030s | 3.18 | 3.08 | 3.29 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Iran
More financial sector data for Iran
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 7.67 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0014 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 5.6 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 7.67 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services, volume, cost insurance freight (cif) in Iran?
- Imports of goods and services, volume, cost insurance freight (cif) in Iran was 3.08 in 2031, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest imports of goods and services, volume, cost insurance freight (cif) recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 46.62 in 1983.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services, volume, cost insurance freight (cif) recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was -39.04 in 1994.
- How does Iran rank for imports of goods and services, volume, cost insurance freight (cif)?
- Iran ranks 17th out of 26 countries with data for 2031.
- Is imports of goods and services, volume, cost insurance freight (cif) rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is down 69.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Imports of goods and services, Volume, Cost insurance freight (CIF), Percent change (9/26/2025). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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