United Kingdom—Merchandise Imports (USD)
United Kingdom's merchandise imports (USD) was $815.96B in 2024, ranking #4 out of 206 countries. This represents a +3.1% change from 2023. Over the past 25 years, the highest recorded value was $823.59B (2022) and the lowest was $339.64B (2000). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $815.96B | +3.1% |
| 2023 | $791.54B | -3.9% |
| 2022 | $823.59B | +18.5% |
| 2021 | $695.12B | +8.9% |
| 2020 | $638.25B | -8.3% |
| 2019 | $696.21B | +3.5% |
| 2018 | $672.45B | +4.9% |
| 2017 | $641.00B | +0.7% |
| 2016 | $636.73B | +1.1% |
| 2015 | $630.00B | -9.2% |
| 2014 | $694.13B | +4.8% |
| 2013 | $662.16B | -5.8% |
| 2012 | $702.84B | +3.2% |
| 2011 | $680.94B | +15.0% |
| 2010 | $592.27B | +13.3% |
| 2009 | $522.86B | -21.8% |
| 2008 | $668.60B | +3.7% |
| 2007 | $644.57B | +4.7% |
| 2006 | $615.68B | +18.0% |
| 2005 | $521.92B | +11.1% |
| 2004 | $469.73B | +19.0% |
| 2003 | $394.57B | +9.5% |
| 2002 | $360.33B | +5.7% |
| 2001 | $340.96B | +0.4% |
| 2000 | $339.64B |
Top Countries — Merchandise Imports (USD)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | $3.51T | 2025 |
| 2 | China | $2.58T | 2025 |
| 3 | Germany | $1.54T | 2025 |
| 4 | United Kingdom | $948.64B | 2025 |
| 5 | Netherlands | $870.44B | 2025 |
| 6 | Hong Kong SAR, China | $831.83B | 2025 |
| 7 | France | $786.43B | 2025 |
| 8 | Japan | $755.55B | 2025 |
| 9 | India | $753.48B | 2025 |
| 10 | Mexico | $683.02B | 2025 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Merchandise imports includes goods whose economic ownership is changed from a non-resident to a resident and that are not included in the following specific categories: goods under merchanting, non-monetary gold, and parts of travel, construction, and government goods and services n.i.e. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.
Methodology
Data compiled by World Trade Organization (WTO).