India vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Imports of goods and services
Imports of goods and services over time
- India
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
How they compare
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland currently reports 1.28 trillion current US$ against 949.66 billion current US$ in India, a difference of 325.58 billion current US$.
That makes United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's figure about 1.3 times India's.
Across all 56 years both countries report, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has been ahead every year.
India ranks 7th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 4th of 193 countries.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | India | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.98 billion current US$ | 62.34 billion current US$ | 56.37 billion current US$ | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 1980s | 18.47 billion current US$ | 157.66 billion current US$ | 139.19 billion current US$ | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 1990s | 39.15 billion current US$ | 330.70 billion current US$ | 291.55 billion current US$ | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 2000s | 185.78 billion current US$ | 643.26 billion current US$ | 457.48 billion current US$ | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 2010s | 541.46 billion current US$ | 875.98 billion current US$ | 334.51 billion current US$ | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 2020s | 803.89 billion current US$ | 1.07 trillion current US$ | 267.66 billion current US$ | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher imports of goods and services, India or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, at 1.28 trillion current US$ against 949.66 billion current US$ in India as of 2025.
- What is the difference in imports of goods and services between India and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 325.58 billion current US$, with United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for India and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 56 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2025.
- How do India and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for imports of goods and services?
- India ranks 7th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 4th of 193 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as Imports of goods and services (current US$). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. 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.